Portugal’s D1 visa  is a residence visa for subordinate (employed) work . You typically apply from your country via the Portuguese consulate/VFS , enter Portugal on a visa valid for 4 months (120 days) with two entries , and apply for your residence permit during that validity window . Why the D1 visa matters (and who it’s for) If you already have a job offer from a Portuguese employer, the D1 is often the “cleanest” path: job offer → residence visa → residence permit . Many