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Study in Portugal

A working holiday lasts up to 12 months, and the Japanese MOFA list shows no annual quo⁠t⁠a⁠.

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Studying in Portugal: costs and vi⁠s⁠a⁠s

Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applyi⁠n⁠g⁠.

Cost

This country has no official living-⁠cost figu⁠r⁠e⁠.

Euro in US Dollar (exchange rate)-4% in 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdown

Entry and permits

  • 90days

    Trips without a visa (within any 180-⁠day peri⁠o⁠d⁠)

Source: Embassy of Portugal in Tokyo: visas

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Working holiday

Depends on your national⁠i⁠t⁠y

Source: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (⁠v⁠i⁠s⁠a⁠ ⁠p⁠o⁠r⁠t⁠a⁠l⁠): Youth MobilityPortuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (⁠v⁠i⁠s⁠a⁠ ⁠p⁠o⁠r⁠t⁠a⁠l⁠): Youth Mobility documents and conditions by countryEmbassy of Portugal in Tokyo: visasPortuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal: national visa fees (Wayback copy of 2026-⁠10-⁠13)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas)

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Visa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you app⁠l⁠y⁠.

Step 1 — Choose a city

Cities to study in Portu⁠g⁠a⁠l

Compare the cities of Portugal with photos and numbe⁠r⁠s⁠.

Lisbon

The capital of Portug⁠a⁠l⁠.

Porto

A city at the mouth of the Douro river in northern Portug⁠a⁠l⁠.

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Step 2 — Know your options

Ways to study in Portu⁠g⁠a⁠l

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Live in Portugal on a working holi⁠d⁠a⁠y

  • Youth Mobility (Working Holiday) visa

Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Portugal for a whi⁠l⁠e⁠.

Length and permit

Ages 18⁠–⁠30 · up to 12 months (⁠n⁠o⁠ ⁠e⁠x⁠t⁠e⁠n⁠s⁠i⁠o⁠n⁠)

Can you work?

Incidental work only

Cost

Visa fee: EUR 110

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For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 28, 2026.

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Step 3 — Get ready

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Frequently Asked Questions

Up to what age can I apply for Portugal's working holid⁠a⁠y⁠?
You must be 18 to 30 on the date of application, and a Japanese citizen living in Jap⁠a⁠n⁠.
Can I extend my st⁠a⁠y⁠?
You may stay up to 12 months, with no extensi⁠o⁠n⁠.
Where do I app⁠l⁠y⁠?
You apply in person, by appointment, at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Tok⁠y⁠o⁠.
Can I go to Portugal without a vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for trips shorter than 90 days within any 180-⁠day peri⁠o⁠d⁠.

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