Portugal long-stay study visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (vistos.mne.gov.pt / aima.gov.pt sources)
Which visa do you need to study in Portugal for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national visa: the residence visa for study (type D), valid 4 months and 2 entries. On arrival, you apply for the residence permit (autorização de residência) at AIMA (the agency that replaced SEF). You need an enrolment at a recognized higher-education institution, funds of about €920/month (2026), health insurance, and a criminal-record certificate (with apostille). Visa fee €110. Note: OuiVisa assists the enrollment and the visa; the AIMA residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: vistos.mne.gov.pt
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Residence visa for study (type D)
- Visa validity
- 4 months / 2 entries
- After arrival
- Residence permit at AIMA
- Enrolment
- Recognized higher-education institution
- Funds
- ≈ €920/month (2026, RMMG)
- Insurance
- Health + repatriation
- Fee
- €110
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Proof of enrolment / admission at a recognized higher-education institution
- Proof of funds (≈ €920/month, ~12 months)
- Health insurance (+ repatriation)
- Criminal-record certificate with apostille (+ translation)
- Authorization to consult the Portuguese criminal record (AIMA)
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal
- Identity photos
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get enrolment / admission at a recognized higher-education institution
Recognized higher-education program in Portugal.
- 2Gather funds, insurance and criminal-record certificate
≈ €920/month; health insurance; apostilled criminal-record certificate.
- 3Lodge the residence visa application (type D) at the embassy
Portuguese Embassy in Algiers; fee €110.
- 4With the visa (4 months / 2 entries), enter Portugal
The visa is the entry document.
- 5On arrival: residence permit at AIMA
Residency step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Residence visa for study (type D) | €110 |
| Required funds | ≈ €920/month |
| Health insurance | varies |
Fees: national / residence visa €110, funds ≈ €920/month (2026, based on the RMMG). The national visa is an immigration matter; the AIMA residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser. Decision ≈ 60 days. Confirm on vistos.mne.gov.pt and aima.gov.pt.
Frequently asked questions
What is AIMA?
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo), which replaced SEF in 2023. It issues the residence permit (autorização de residência) after your arrival in Portugal.
Is the visa enough to stay?
No. The residence visa is valid 4 months (2 entries); you must apply for the residence permit at AIMA after arrival.
What funds must I prove?
About €920/month for 2026 (based on the Portuguese minimum wage, RMMG), for ~12 months.
Is a criminal-record certificate required?
Yes: a criminal-record certificate with apostille (and translation), plus an authorization to consult the Portuguese criminal record.
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists the enrollment and visa; the AIMA residence permit (residency) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What fee and timeline?
Residence visa €110; decision ≈ 60 days.
Studying in Portugal for more than 90 days?
A OuiVisa partner agency assists your enrollment and residence visa, and refers the AIMA residence permit.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.