Last updated 1 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Professional training, internship and volunteer visas to Portugal for British citizens
Professional student visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, work
, long stay
, other
Professional training, internship and volunteer visas — what you need to know
Issued for exchange programs, training, unpaid internship, volunteer, as well as commitments pursuant to international agreements or conventions. Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. Temporary stay visas are valid during the entire stay and allow for multiple entries.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 1 year
Fees
€90 (~$105)
Which professional training, internship and volunteer visas is best suited for you?
Service provider transfer visa
Eligible individuals
Worker, employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Unpaid internship visa
Eligible individuals
Intern, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Volunteer visa
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, charity worker
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)
Professional training visa
Eligible individuals
Student, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€90 (~$105)