What are the most in-demand jobs in Portugal for Indians?

Portugal has more than 57,000 job vacancies in several sectors. The most in-demand jobs in the country are in IT, business support centers, hospitality, construction, renewable energy, agriculture, and healthcare. In 2024, the employment rate of Portugal grew to 56%. The average annual salary in this country ranges from € 11,480 to € 130,000. In 2024, the GDP of Portugal increased by 5.5%. 

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Top 15 in-demand job roles in Portugal

The table below has the lists of the most in-demand job roles in Portugal:

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What are the work visas in Portugal you can apply for?

Indian professionals who are willing to work in Portugal are required to have a visa. The following are the work visas you can apply for:

• Work visa for skilled workers: Applicants who have a valid job offer in sectors like STEM, the medical field, and information technology can apply for this visa. 
• Tech visa: You can apply for this visa if you are employed by a company or organization that is actively working in the field of technology and communication. 
• Work visa for teaching: Applicants with a valid job offer from any educational or training institute and research center can apply for this visa.
• Work visa for highly-skilled workers: Applicants with exceptional qualifications in their specific work field can apply for this visa.
   

Requirements for applying for a Portugal Work visa

The following is the list of documents required to apply for a work visa in Portugal:

• A valid and original passport
• Evidence of enough funds
• Evidence of clean criminal record certificate
• Passport-sized photographs
• Employment contract provided by the employer
• Evidence of health insurance
• Proof of accommodation in Portugal
• Proof of consent to the SEF to ensure clean criminal records 
• Proof of legal entry into Portugal’s territory, such as a visa if the candidate is already in Portugal
• Proof of legal stay, such as a visa or residence permit (if applying from outside Portugal)

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