What are the visa sponsorship jobs in Portugal?

In Portugal, the jobs that offer visa sponsorship include roles in hospitality, health, technology, etc. There are more than 57,000 job opportunities available in the country in different sectors. Candidates interested in these job roles will get a sponsorship certificate from a valid employer in Portugal. The employer has to submit the job offer of the candidate, evidence of social security registration, and proof that the job was advertised to EU/EEA nationals. 

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Top 10 visa sponsorship job roles in Portugal

The table below has the list of the job roles that can obtain visa sponsorship in Portugal:

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How do visa sponsorships work in Portugal? 

Employers in Portugal who have a valid sponsor license are allowed to hire workers from outside. They can sponsor employees to migrate to Portugal. The employer needs to apply for a work permit in Portugal on behalf of the employee. Applicants can also apply for a Portuguese work visa with the employer as a sponsor. The employer must obey Portugal's immigration laws. 
 

Sponsorship Eligibility Criteria for the employer in Portugal

The following are the criteria for the employers in Portugal willing to sponsor employees:

• Must provide a job offer
• Must ensure the job is advertised to EU/EEA nationals
• Proof of social security registration
• Must provide evidence of the employee’s work visa and accommodation proof 
• Must give a valid employment contract to the employee
• Proof of the company’s legal registration
• Must provide details of the employee’s work experience and qualification
   

Requirements for the Portugal work visa

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

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

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