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Portugal Working Holiday for Uruguayans (2026)

Plan your Working Holiday visa application for Portugal: review Uruguay’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
18–35 years inclusiveLearn moreReferences: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS
Annual quota
200 per yearLearn moreReferences: UYPT1
Application dates
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS
Language requirement
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS
Length of stay
Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: UYPT2
Visa fee
Confirm the age requirement with the official authorityLearn moreReferences: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS
Funds for your stay
Initial maintenance and return travelLearn moreReferences: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS
Passport and nationality
Valid for at least the stayLearn moreReferences: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Source research for Uruguayan citizens. Annual quotas do not show remaining places. Confirm every requirement with the authority before applying.

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Working Holiday in Portugal for Uruguayans (2026)

Requirements, application steps and travel preparation.

Step 1

Check requirements and prepare your language skills

Age when applying

18–35 years inclusive

You must be 18 to 35 inclusive when the diplomatic or consular mission receives the application, not when buying travel.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Passport and nationality

Valid for at least the stay

The passport must be valid for at least the intended stay. File with the Portuguese embassy in Montevideo following its instructions.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Documents and previous participation

First participation and character evidence

You must not have participated previously under the memorandum; provide character evidence and cover. Dependants need their own legal status.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Document separate expenses

Initial funds do not replace departure travel or whole-stay cover.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Review the work plan

Avoid indefinite contracts and plan a maximum of six months’ work in total.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

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

200 per year

Agreement allocation; not remaining places.

References: UYPT1

Application dates

Uruguay’s list establishes no annual intake or current appointment system here. Confirm filing with Montevideo without treating the allocation as availability.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Visa fee

The reviewed specific list does not establish Uruguay’s fee here. Confirm the charge and payment directly with Montevideo.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

How to prepare your application

File with the Portuguese embassy in Montevideo and confirm its current appointment channel. Age is assessed when the file is received; another country’s electronic system is not invented.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

  1. Check age when the file is received and first participation.
  2. Gather passport, funds, departure, character and insurance evidence.
  3. Confirm appointment and fee with Montevideo and file as instructed.
  4. Check the visa granted and individual formalities before travel.
Read official programme instructions

We 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

Do not plan to remain beyond your authorised stay.

References: UYPT2

Step 4

Get ready for my trip

Funds for your stay

Initial maintenance and return travel

Show sufficient initial means and a return ticket or additional purchase funds. Uruguay’s checklist sets no numerical minimum here.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Travel insurance

Medical and hospital, whole stay

Medical and hospital insurance throughout the authorised stay; confirm policy documents accepted by the embassy.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

My preparation checklist

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Step 5

Start my Working Holiday in Portugal

Work conditions

Up to 6 months in total

You may not enter an indefinite employment contract and total work must not exceed six months. The main purpose remains holiday.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Conditions during the Portuguese stay

  1. Read granted instructions

    Confirm any subsequent formality stated on the visa with the embassy; no residence appointment is invented.

    References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

  2. Maintain cover

    Medical and hospital insurance must cover the whole authorised stay.

    References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

  3. Track employment and study

    Total work and study or training are each limited to six months; do not sign an indefinite contract.

    References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

  4. Observe individual permission

    Keep departure means and check granted expiry; dependants need their own status.

    References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

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.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the age-35 limit assessed?

You must be 18 to 35 inclusive when the diplomatic or consular mission receives the application, not when buying travel.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Is a numerical minimum published?

Show sufficient initial means and a return ticket or additional purchase funds. Uruguay’s checklist sets no numerical minimum here.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

How long must insurance last?

Medical and hospital insurance throughout the authorised stay; confirm policy documents accepted by the embassy.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Can I sign an indefinite contract?

You may not enter an indefinite employment contract and total work must not exceed six months. The main purpose remains holiday.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Can I bring dependants?

You must not have participated previously under the memorandum; provide character evidence and cover. Dependants need their own legal status.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

Is the fee confirmed?

The reviewed specific list does not establish Uruguay’s fee here. Confirm the charge and payment directly with Montevideo.

References: UYD-PT-DOCUMENTS

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.

Official 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 16 October 2026. The site owner reviewed this content and its translations. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  1. MNE Portugal - Mobilidade jovem / Uruguai

    Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  2. Presidencia Uruguay - acuerdo con Portugal

    Source checked: 2026-10-16. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  3. MRREE - Working Holiday para uruguayos

    Source checked: date not recorded. Check current requirements with the official authority.

  4. Official PT authority · Uruguay research

    Source checked: 2026-10-18. Check current requirements with the official authority.

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