Age when applying
Ages 18–30
Inclusive when submitting your application.
Argentina
PortugalArgentine passport / practical guide
Portugal Working Holiday for Argentines (2026)
Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Portugal: review Argentina’s programme, organise your budget and know what to confirm before travelling.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Portugal at a glance
- Age when applying
- Ages 18–30Learn moreReferences: ARPT1 ARPT2
- Annual quota
- Up to 100 per yearLearn moreReferences: ARPT1 ARPT5
- Application dates
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARPT4
- Language requirement
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARPT2
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: ARPT1 ARPT4 ARPT5
- Visa fee
- EUR 110 · payable in pesosLearn moreReferences: ARPT4
- Funds for your stay
- Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: ARPT2 ARPT3 ARPT5
- Passport and nationality
- Argentine passport + over 3 monthsLearn moreReferences: ARPT2 ARPT4
Source research for Argentine citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.
Working Holiday in Portugal for Argentines (2026)
Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language skills
Passport and nationality
Argentine passport + over 3 months
You must reside in Argentina. Bring original passport and ID plus copies; passport validity must exceed the visa’s expiry by three months. Copy identity and used pages.
Language requirement
A mandatory Portuguese test is not confirmed here. Language preparation may help study and daily life; schools have their own entry requirements.
References: ARPT2
Explore Portuguese courses →Documents and previous participation
Tertiary qualification or 2 university years
First participation, without dependent family. Prepare two photos, apostilled police evidence issued less than 90 days before the appointment, housing, funds, insurance and education evidence. The embassy accepts plain education copies and certificates for a pending diploma.
Initial accommodation is only part of the budget
The embassy allows initial accommodation evidence for 15–20 days. As cautious preparation, arrange evidence for 20 days and budget for the rest of your trip. Later accommodation is not free.
References: ARPT3
If someone else supports your stay
The embassy describes a supporter’s declaration and evidence of their funds. For money outside bank accounts it mentions a legalised notarial declaration, subject to AIMA’s acceptance. Confirm evidence before paying for paperwork.
References: ARPT3
Language courses · commercial service
Prepare your language skills before travelling.
Through ViveCampus, you can get quotes for language courses with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. Request a personalized quote to confirm available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Step 2
Apply for the Working Holiday visa
Annual quota
Up to 100 per year
Treaty allocation for Argentines, not remaining places or consular appointments.
Application dates
Appointments use the E-Visa portal. The embassy does not accept applications with intended travel more than 90 days after the appointment. Check its official calendar: general appointment releases are not an annual programme opening.
References: ARPT4
Visa fee
EUR 110 · payable in pesos
The embassy publishes this national fee, payable at the appointment exclusively in Argentine-peso cash. Confirm the conversion and current local amount before attending.
References: ARPT4
How to prepare your application
The Argentine route combines E-Visa registration and document upload with a personal appointment and printed file. Confirm the peso payment and current originals with the embassy; the initial upload is not an approved visa.
- Read the programme and common requirements; confirm education, funds and document validity.
- Register in E-Visa, complete the form and attach documents to book an appointment. Never upload documents to this website.
- Attend with the complete application printed single-sided on A4 and the peso payment confirmed by the embassy. Printed photographs of documents are not accepted.
- Wait for authorisation and follow collection and entry instructions. Check dates and conditions before non-refundable spending.
The embassy gives approximately 40–60 days from the appointment, depending on complexity. Appointment waiting time is additional and no approval date is guaranteed. ARPT4
Read official instructionsWe do not handle visa applications or receive application documents. Do not send personal documents to this website.
Step 3
If my visa is approved
Wait for a written decision. Before booking, check your entry deadline and the conditions of the permit you receive.
Length of stay
Up to 12 months
The memorandum counts the stay from first entry and permits multiple entries. MNE states it cannot be extended. The embassy specifies 90 days from authorisation to collect the visa and enter: check your document’s dates.
Step 4
Get ready for my trip
Funds for your stay
Sufficient funds are required for your stay and travel, including a return ticket or money to buy one. The embassy accepts peso or dollar bank balances; confirm the amount and accepted evidence before applying.
Travel insurance
Insurance for one year
The programme-specific instructions require one year of health cover. MNE includes hospitalisation and repatriation; the embassy requests the insurer’s statement with dates, continuous cover and insured-person details.
My preparation checklist
Mark what you have reviewed. This helps you organise your trip; it is not a requirements assessment.
These marks are not saved or sent. Reloading clears them.
Step 5
Start my Working Holiday in Portugal
Work conditions
Up to 6 months of total work
The limit is cumulative, not six months per employer. Work supplements the holiday and permanent employment is not allowed.
Study during your trip
Up to 6 months of training
You may take one or more training or development courses lasting up to six months in total. Confirm your chosen course fits the authorisation.
Explore Portuguese courses →Check dates before departure
The embassy’s common instructions specify collection and entry within 90 days after authorisation; check the dates printed on your visa. The agreement counts the stay from first entry. Local post-arrival formalities remain unconfirmed in this review: ask the consulate before travel rather than transferring another visa’s rules.
Your first days
- Plan your transfer and keep your accommodation address available offline.
- Before accepting a job, check the contract, work conditions and relevant local formalities.
- If studying, confirm your timetable and location with the school. Save support contacts and review your budget.
Compare other options for Argentines
Agreements differ by destination. Check age, documents and conditions separately.
Frequently asked questions
What education do I need?
A tertiary qualification or two completed university years under Argentine instructions. The embassy allows plain copies and evidence of a diploma being processed.
Do I need documents to request the appointment?
Common instructions require E-Visa registration, the completed form and document upload before the appointment. Also bring the printed file required by the embassy.
References: ARPT4
How recent must police evidence be?
The embassy requires apostilled police evidence issued less than 90 days before the appointment. Calculate validity against the appointment, not just the form’s start date.
References: ARPT4
How much initial accommodation should I prepare?
The embassy mentions 15–20 days. As cautious preparation, arrange 20 days of evidence and budget for the remainder; this is not a newly verified condition.
References: ARPT3
Can I change employer and work another six months?
No. Work is limited to six months in total without a permanent contract. Training is also limited to six months in total.
Authorities and guidance
Official contacts for preparing your trip
Confirm the contact channel before sending information or attending. An embassy does not always receive visa applications.
Portuguese Consular Section in Buenos Aires
Confirm requirements, peso payment and appointment through official channels. Appointments are personal and non-transferable.
Maipú 942, piso 17, Retiro, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Official informationArgentine consular assistance
Check the official directory before travel.
Official informationOfficial sources
Independent information. We are not a government agency and do not provide immigration or legal advice. Confirm current rules and availability with the issuing authority.
Source research recorded on 18 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.