Work in Portugal: all the information on the new visa

From 26 September the new visa to look for work in the country begins

Now Brazilians who intend to go to Portugal for work, but still out of work, will be able to enter the country to look for a job legally. Law no. 18 of 2022 was published in the Portuguese Official Gazette on 25 August, which introduces a new wording for the law on foreigners.

The new law changes the legal regime for the entry, stay, departure and removal of foreigners from the Portuguese national territory, explains the lawyer Vanessa Lopes, of ALM Advogadas Associadas: “This law enters into force on the 30th day after the date of its publication, and will enter into force starting from the republication of the law on foreigners, ie from 26 September 2022 “.

One of the most awaited novelties is the visa to look for work in Portugal, a new type of visa in which the foreigner enters and remains legally in the country to look for work, says the lawyer: “The citizen will have the right to stay in Portugal for a period 120 days, extendable for another 60 days and allows entry to Portugal for the duration of the visa “.

But it’s not just about packing your bags and getting on board: the visa to look for work is in any case required in the territory of origin of the citizen or of his legal residence at the Consulate or Embassy of Portugal, that is, before arrival in Portuguese territory. As this is a temporary visa, it is still necessary to prove a flight ticket that guarantees return.

See below what changes and all the main information on the new visa for Portugal, with the guidance of experts.

Has entering Portugal for work become easier in practice?

Even before the new rule comes into force, foreigners should have a contract, promise or declaration of work still in their country of origin to apply for a work visa, explains lawyer Beatriz Pinheiro Correa Costa, law specialist to the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV).

Already with the new standard, this is not necessary. The new visa must be requested directly at the Portuguese consulate and embassies, without the need to contact the Foreign and Borders Service (SEF) in Portugal: “The test will be practically automatic, if the applicant collects the basic documentation”, said the lawyer .

Another advantage of this new law is the visa for foreign professionals who work remotely for companies outside the Portuguese territory, it is sufficient to prove the employment relationship or the provision of services, informed Beatriz Costa.

Digital nomads have also been contemplated, says the lawyer Vanessa Lopes: “We also have the novelty of the residence visa for digital nomads, or those subordinate workers and independent professionals who have a professional activity provided, at a distance, and the relationship of work must be demonstrated. or the provision of services “.

Find out how to apply for a new work visa in Portugal

The new rule facilitates the entry of Brazilians and other foreigners from Portuguese-speaking countries.

“This is an attempt by the government to attract regulated immigration,” explained Beatriz Correa Costa. See below the guidelines for those who want to enter Portugal for work, taking advantage of the benefits of the new law.

Below is the information in detail, according to the replies of the experts:

How long is the visa to look for work in Portugal?

The visa allows you to look for work for up to 120 days and an additional 60 days can be granted.

If an employment contract is obtained at the end of the maximum period of 180 days (120 plus 60 days), the candidate can apply for a residence visa in the country for 2 years, being in Portuguese territory, with the SEF.

How to apply for a visa to work in Portugal and how does it work?

The new visa must be applied for directly at the Portuguese consulate and embassies, without the need to apply to the SEF in Portugal.

Basic documentation required: proof of on-site livelihood, valid passport, travel insurance, accommodation. No restrictions on entry into the Schengen area.

What happens if i don’t get the job within the visa period in Portugal?

The foreigner must find a job during this period, otherwise, to avoid irregular stays, he must leave the country.

Is it possible to apply for a visa to look for work in Portugal more than once?

If, during the period of validity of the aforementioned visa, the citizen is unable to establish an employment relationship, he will have to leave the country. He will be able to re-apply to enter the country with the same visa after one year (counting one year after the expiry of the previous visa).

Source: Terra

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