If you already have a Portuguese job offer , the D1 (subordinate work) residence visa is often the most straightforward route: employment contract (or qualifying offer) → apply via consulate/VFS → enter Portugal on a residence visa valid for 4 months (120 days) with two entries → apply for a residence permit during that window . Important: Requirements and document ordering can vary by consular post. Always cross-check your local VFS/consulate checklist. The “clean logic” t