December 2nd, 2022 at 07:07 am
PORTUGAL EASY WORK PERMIT FOR FOREIGNERS
Portugal has grown in popularity as a travel destination recently for a variety of reasons. One of those common reasons is to work in Portugal. You might need to apply for a particular Portuguese Work Visa if you want to travel to Portugal for business.
You can learn all you need to understand regarding work permits in Portugal in this comprehensive NewsNowGh guide.
A Portuguese work visa essentially consists of a temporary residency permit that permits you to work in Portugal for a period longer than three months or a short-stay visa that allows you to work there for a period of time not to exceed 90 days.
After two years, a temporary residency visa might be extended for a further three years. You can submit an application for citizenship or permanent residency in Portugal after five years.
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING FOR A WORK PERMIT FOR PORTUGAL
Before requesting your Portugal work visa, there are a few basic things you should be aware of;
- You should have a job offer or work contract in Portugal
- Once your job offer or work contract is approved, you can proceed with your work permit application. Your employer can equally apply for a work permit on your behalf
TYPES OF PORTUGAL WORK PERMITS FOR FOREIGNERS
- Portugal work permit
- Independent work permit
- Highly qualifies work permit
- EU Blue Card
REQUIREMENTS FOR A WORK PERMIT IN PORTUGAL
- A current Portuguese residence permit
- Evidence of residence in Portugal
- A valid passport or other travel document issued by the government
- 2 most recent colored passport pictures.
- A background with no criminal history
- A contract of employment between an employer and an employee
- Proof of Portugal Social Security registration
- Business tax returns
- Evidence that an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen could not fill the role
HOW TO APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT IN PORTUGAL?
As soon as you have agreed to the terms of your new employment, your employer must apply for a work permit on your behalf.
Make sure you give your employer all the information they request. Once your Work Permit has been accepted, they will submit the proper documents and let you know.
DURATION FOR PROCESSING OF PORTUGUESE WORK PERMIT
Stay up with NewsNowGh for all updates on how to apply for a work permit as a foreigner in Portugal. Read and apply for a work permit in Portugal below.
The processing period for a work permit in Portugal could take anywhere from 60 days to several months. SEF typically needs 30 to 60 days to process a Work Permit application. After that, after two to three months, you can anticipate the Embassy issuing an entry visa.
