The Portugal D1 visa is a residency visa for third-country nationals with a job offer or employment contract to perform subordinate work activity in Portugal. The visa is typically valid for 4 months and allows two entries , during which you must apply for a residence permit with AIMA . Portuguese isn’t required to obtain the D1 visa—but it becomes a major advantage for workplace integration and administrative life, and it’s strategically smart to start an A2 pathway ea