How do you apply for jobs in Portugal from India?

How do you apply for jobs in Portugal from India?

You can apply for jobs in Portugal from India via the government portal and other trusted job portals available online. Portugal has more than 57,000 job vacancies. The major in-demand jobs are in the healthcare, Information Technology, banking, hospitality, engineering, business support, and renewable energy sectors. The annual average salary in Portugal ranges from 11,480 EUR to 130,000 EUR. In Portugal, the technology industry is booming with job opportunities, giving scope for thousands of foreign workers. In 2024, the employment rate increased to 56%. 
 

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Top 15 in-demand job roles in Portugal 

The table below consists of the most in-demand job roles in Portugal, along with their annual average salary:
 

In-demand job roles	Type of Industry	Average annual salary
Network	Information Technology	€20,000
Full-Stack Programmer		€20,000
UX/UI Developer		€24,632
Chemical Engineer	Engineering	€26,500
Software Engineer		€22,500
Development Engineer		€36,250
Project Manager	Administration, Accounting, and Human Resource	€20,000
Recruiter		€20,000
Auditor		€16,224
Surgeon	Healthcare and social services	€ 1,50,000
Caregiver		€21,600
Veterinarian		€22,200
Economist	Banking and Finance	€20,000
Financial Analyst		€17,000
Insurance Agent		€20,000

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What are the 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)

What are the steps to apply for a Portugal work visa?

The following are the steps to apply for a work visa in Portugal:

Step 1: Apply for a work permit in Portugal after getting a valid job offer

Step 2: Collect all the necessary documents

Step 3: Fill out the visa application form

Step 4: Submit the application form along with the visa fee

Step 5: Wait for your visa approval
 

Fees of Portugal Work Visa

The table below consists of the various types of work visas in Portugal, along with the fees:

Type of visa	Visa fees
Entry visa issued by the Portuguese Embassy	90 Euros
Portugal residence permit (for work from the SEF)	72 Euros
Portugal residence permit	83 Euros

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