Why apply for Portugal Job Seeker Visa?

You can permanently move to Australia from the UK with a PR visa. You must apply under an appropriate visa category matching your skillset, education level, and other circumstances. One of the most popular visa routes is the General Skilled Migration Visa. It would be best to meet the age, language, education, work experience, and sponsorship requirements to qualify for a General Skilled Migration visa.

You must submit your Australia PR visa application and all relevant supporting documents to boost your eligibility for PR under your chosen visa category. The requirement for moving to Australia from the UK permanently varies considerably depending on your visa route selected. Some of the most common conditions are age, English language skill levels, if employment is categorized under skilled, education qualification, qualifications gained in Australia, and nominations/sponsorship by relevant bodies.

You will need to meet additional criteria depending on your chosen visa category and your circumstances. Accordingly, your Australia visa processing time will vary. You can also get an AUD 10000 grant from the Australian government for purchasing your first house, apartment, or townhouse if you are eligible.

Items	Cost
Skills Assessment Costs	AUD 500 to 1,000 or UKP 275 to 550
Authentication Fees	AUD 100 to 200 or UKP 55 to 110
Visa Application Fee	AUD 4,640 or UKP 2,417 for subclass 189
Visa Assistance	AUD 2,000 to 4,000 or UKP 1,100 to 2,200 (agency)
Mandatory Medical Check	AUD 300 to 600 or UKP 165 to  330 per person
Shipping	AUD 6,000 to 12,000 or UKP 3,300 to 6,600
Rental Deposits & Advance Rent	AUD 4,500 or UKP 2,475
Police Certificate	AUD 50 to 100 or UKP 28 to 55
Health Insurance	AUD 250 to 400 or UKP 140 to 220
Flights from the UK to Australia	AUD 1,500 to 3,000 or UKP 825 to 1,650 for 0061 1-way ticket

You shouldn't book flights or make one-way travel commitments to Australia while your PR visa application is in process. You will be answerable to yourself for any financial loss incurred by you if your PR visa application was finalized later or unsuccessful. It is essential that, as a UK citizen, you must obtain a valid PR visa before entering Australia. 

 

You can travel to Australia on a temporary visa while you wait for the finalization of your PR visa. Remember that you must meet all the relevant criteria and ensure that your arrival and permanent residency in Australia comply with all the conditions. Note that if your UK-to-Australia travels have resulted in you spending time equal to 12 months or more in Australia in the past 10 years, you must provide an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check for your PR visa to be granted. 

If you are over 50, you can’t qualify to migrate to Australia from the UK under the General Skilled Migration Visa. However, you can apply for certain types of business visas, but it only allows for three 90-day stays in Australia in a year. Also, your passport must have 6 months remaining by the time it expires.

As a 50-year-old, the business visas you can apply for are Business Innovation Visa, Investor Stream Visa, and Significant Investor Visa. Around 230,000 retired UK immigrants currently live in Australia. All of them claim state pensions from the government of Australia.

However, you can still immigrate to Australia from the UK by applying for Age Dependent Resident Visa (you are dependent on financial support), Parent Visa (you are a parent), Remaining Relative Visa (your only relative lives in Australia), and Carer Relative Visa (you are only carer of relative). To get a PR visa under any of these approved, it is essential that your relative is an Australian citizen.

You need to apply for a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) from the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Transport, which can take up to 4-6 weeks to be processed.

Once in Australia, the car will be quarantined for inspection, so it must be thoroughly cleaned inside and out beforehand. You must pay import duties and taxes depending on vehicle age and specifications. It can be up to 33% of the car’s value if the Luxury Car Tax is applied. You can ship your vehicle from the UK to Australia through a reliable automobile shipper.

You can immigrate from the UK to Australia with your pets, also. Note Australia has stringent rules regarding animals that can be imported as pets. Only dogs, cats, some types of birds, rabbits, and horses can be imported into Australia. No insects, reptiles, or fish are allowed.

You can ship your pet from the UK to Australia by planning around 2 to 3 months in advance, as many permits are needed to send pets in a plane’s cargo hold or separately through a reliable animal mover only to Melbourne. On arrival in Australia, your pet will be quarantined for 10 days at least, which can be extended if there is any biosecurity risk involved.

The pet also needs to be micro-chipped and must pass a Rabies test. The cost of 10 days of quarantine is AUD 2000, which can increase if additional quarantine is required. You will also need to pay airline transport fees, vet fees, and import permit fees, which may cost you up to GBP 3,000.

The acceptance or success rate for a Job Seeker Visa in Portugal is around 84.9%. Individuals applying for a Portugal Job seeker visa from the UK have a high chance of approval. With a Portuguese job seeker visa, individuals can stay in Portugal for up to 120 days, which can also be extended to an additional 60 days. You can live and find employment in Portugal for a total of 6 months.

You can follow the steps given below to get a visa for Portugal from the UK:

Step 1: Decide on the type of visa (short-stay Schengen visa or National visa)

Step 2: Arrange the documents required for the visa

Step 3: Schedule a visa appointment at the nearest embassy

Step 4: Submit your application for a Portugal visa

Step 5: Wait for the visa to be processed

While it is possible to move to Portugal from the UK, the process may be complicated and involve multiple visa applications. You can apply for the Portugal D7, the Passive income visa, the D2 visa, or the residence visa for entrepreneurs and independent professionals from the UK.

The success rate of a Portugal job seeker visa is 84.9%, and the chances of approval for individuals applying from the UK are considerably high.

To be eligible for a Portugal Job seeker visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a non-EU national
• Have a valid passport with at least 3 months of validity
• A Bachelor’s degree
• Sufficient funds to cover your stay
• Medical insurance
• Clear criminal record

Proof of accommodation in Portugal

You must submit proof of sufficient funds to apply for a Portugal job seeker visa. You must have at least funds worth at least three times the minimum monthly income of €705.

The application fees for a Portugal job seeker visa may range from €75 to €90. You will also be required to pay an additional fee of €170 for a Portuguese residence permit.