Support with the process of Expression of Interest, as part of applications for residency permits for carrying out professional activity under an employment contract or self-employed activity.

Third country citizens who have legally entered Portugal and need a residence permit to carry out a professional activity under an employment contract or self-employed activity.

Support with registration on the SAPA website of the Foreigners and Borders Service, and registration of the expression of interest application, including uploading the necessary documents.

– In person, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm, at the Public Service Centers of the Regional Directorate for the Communities in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo and Horta;
– By appointment at the town councils of Vila do Porto (Santa Maria), Povoação and Nordeste (São Miguel), Madalena and Lajes do Pico (Pico), Calheta and Velas (São Jorge), Santa Cruz da Graciosa (Graciosa), Santa Cruz das Flores and Lajes das Flores (Flores)  and Vila do Corvo (Corvo). Appointments can be scheduled by email or by phone;
– By e-mail: [email protected]

– By phone: (+351) 296 204 700.

Please see the Contacts section for further information.