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GETTING A WORK AND RESIDENCE PERMIT IN PORTUGAL

Citizens from Schengen countries and countries of the EU do not need a working or residence permit. Still, after a period of three months of living and working in Portugal, an "autorizaca de residencia" will be needed.

If you are a citizen from a country that is not either an EU member or one of the Schengen countries you will need both a working and a residence permit. The easiest way to apply for it is to go to the Portuguese consulate in your country or the "Servicio de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras" (Foreigners Department) in Portugal. To get a working permit you will need to have a job offer of an in Portugal located company. Permits for long term employments are usually issued for periods of six months. Renewing is possible.

People who are self-employed can obtain a residence permit for five years which can be renewed for ten years. Students have to be registered at an educational establishment, have to have a health insurance and need financial resources to support themselves. A health insurance and financial resources are also necessary if you are planning on retiring in Portugal.

It can take up to 8 months to obtain all papers and documents.