WOrk Permit in Portugal

Work in Portugal

Portugal, much like many other European nations, offers a variety of employment contracts, including permanent, part-time, fixed-term, and intermittent arrangements. The country boasts a pleasant maritime climate, a high quality of life, safety, and a welcoming environment. Portugal has implemented initiatives to attract job seekers, and residents holding a permit can take advantage of the Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) tax status, which comes with tax exemptions.

After securing a job offer, the process for obtaining a Portuguese work visa is divided into three steps:

  1. Your employer initiates the Work Permit application. They should do this after extending the job offer to you but before your travel to Portugal.

  2. You proceed to apply for a Work Visa at the Portuguese Embassy. Once you have obtained the Work Permit, you must submit an application for a work visa at the Portugal Embassy, which will enable your entry into the country.

  3. Upon your arrival in Portugal, you are required to apply for a Portugal Residence Permit for Work through the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF). This permit allows you to reside in Portugal for an extended period.



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Work Permit in Portugal

After obtaining permission to work in Portugal, you can proceed to apply for a work visa at the Portuguese Embassy in your home country. This visa enables you to travel to Portugal for employment and begin the residence permit application process. The steps involve finding the nearest Portuguese Embassy or Consulate, scheduling an appointment for document submission (which may require a call or email), gathering necessary documents, and attending a potential visa interview.

Types of Work for Unskilled Work Permit

Parcel Delivery Work

Restaurant based Work

Agricultural Field Work

hotel Management

Construction site work

Visa Guide

Types of Work Visas in Portugal

Portugal, being a member of the European Union (EU), allows citizens from other EU member countries to work in Portugal without needing a permit or visa. However, they must apply for a residence card within six months of relocating to Portugal for work purposes.

Non-EU citizens, on the other hand, must acquire a visa from their home country to travel to Portugal. Portugal offers three types of residency visas:

  1. Permanent residency visa
  2. Resettlement visa for relatives of Portuguese citizens
  3. Resettlement visa for relatives of permanent non-citizen residents in Portugal

Once the appropriate visa is obtained, the employee can travel to Portugal. They must convert this visa into a residence permit within four months of arrival. Additionally, a separate work permit is necessary to work legally in Portugal.

Requirements for Obtaining Portugal Work Visas In addition to a completed visa application, individuals seeking a visa must submit the following documents:

  1. A valid passport with at least two blank pages.
  2. A letter of invitation from the employer or other relevant documentation explaining the purpose of the trip.
  3. Proof of both health insurance and accident insurance.
  4. A color passport photo.
  5. Biometric data, including fingerprints and digital photos for facial recognition.
  6. Documented flight reservations.
  7. Proof of accommodation in Portugal, which can be an address of residence or a hotel reservation.

It’s important to note that a visa allows entry into Portugal, but a separate process is required to obtain a work permit. To apply for a work permit, known as “Autorização de Trabalho,” employees must provide the following documents:

  1. A valid Portuguese residence visa.
  2. Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
  3. A valid passport.
  4. Two color passport photos.
  5. Relevant tax documents.
  6. Criminal record background checks.
  7. An employment contract.
  8. Proof of registration with the Social Security system.

Frequently Asked Question

Why Choose Us?

Our team of First hand professionals, who have direct experience in this field, will assist you throughout the entire work permit process. This support begins with identifying your objectives and continues through to the application for your preferred job. When you apply through us, we can even aid in minimizing the visa expenses by matching you with companies that have suitable fees.

How much time will it take?

Knowing the immigration rules well and making sure your application is complete and well-prepared can make the process faster, usually taking around 3 to 4 months, and avoid delays.

How to book an appointment?

Contact us via our phone number : 01706-030208 to book an appointment in our office.

Can you provide digital services?

We would like to provide every service via phone call but we prefer being physically present in our office for providing all the necessary details.

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