Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain and is a very popular destination with international job seekers. You can find seasonal, summer, winter, temporary, holiday and short term jobs in Portugal and apply through our website. View our guide to working in Portugal with information, advice, types of positions and recommended employers hiring foreigners and English speakers.
Companies Hiring Now
Village Camps
Village Camps offers activity and adventure camps, performing arts, dance, stem robotics and coding, surf, football, tennis, leadership, and language camps in Santa Cruz, on the West Coast of Portugal, just an hour from the capital Lisbon. Village Camps recruit summer camp employees and also have jobs all-year round in outdoor education.
More Companies Recruiting:
• Quinta do Lago Resort
• Algarve FunSports
• Coastline Algarve
• Surf2Smile Surf Camp
• Wavy Surf Camp
Best Places to Find Employment
Most jobs can be found in the larger towns and cities, and also the tourist hotspots, including:
Other Locations
These are some of the other largest cities in Portugal where you can find jobs: Amadora, Braga, Setúbal, Coimbra, Queluz, Cacém, Vila Nova de Gaia, Algueirão and Loures. Some seasonal positions can also be located in very rural areas of the country.
Top Reasons to Work in Portugal
There are so many reasons why you might want to work in Portugal, here are some of the main ones:
• Choice to live in a city, the countryside, on the coast or on an island
• Warm weather almost almost all year round with a great quality of living
• Friendly people and the chance to learn/improve your Portuguese language skills
• Competitive salaries
• The chance to travel and see spectacular places in your spare time including exploring the 500+ miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean!
How to Get a Job in Portugal
Are you looking for a short term seasonal job in Portugal? Find seasonal vacancies from some of the best local and international companies in Portugal. Recruiters hire EU and non-EU staff all year round. You can apply online from outside of Portugal, search employers on our directory. You can also seek employment online/locally once in the country if you are an EU passport holder. Like other worldwide destinations, you will need to put together a strong CV and application. To stand the best chances of getting hired you are best choosing to live in the bigger cities or tourism hotspots.
Summer Jobs in Portugal
Would you like to find temporary work in Portugal during summer? This is one of the best times of the year to find seasonal jobs, and thousands of staff get hired every year. Short term summer work is popular with students both Portuguese and international.
Most people find work in:
• Tourism – this is one of the main industries of the country
• Hotels and hospitality – local and international chains hire multilingual staff
• Childcare, language schools, summer camps and teaching
• Sports instructing
• Farm, vineyard and fruit picking
• Retail and sales
Year Round Jobs in Portugal
Keen to stay more than just a few months and have a career in Portugal? There are lots of professional roles available throughout the country. Portugal is seeking to attract more talent from around the world to fill skilled roles in industries like communications, IT and healthcare. You can also find so many local and international companies with offices in Portugal.
Visa, Eligibility & Requirements
If you live in an EU, EEA country or Switzerland you do not need a work permit to seek employment in Portugal. Initially you have six months to find work and after this period you must apply for a residence permit from the Portuguese Immigration Office.
Jobs in Portugal for Non-EU Citizens
If you live outside of the EU and are keen to live and work in Portugal, you will need to apply for a job and get hired before moving to the country. Obtaining a work permit can be tough from outside the EU but it is essential to get a residence permit to live in Portugal. Applying to work in Portugal from the UK is now a lot more difficult and complicated due to Brexit and the UK leaving the European Union.
Working in Portugal – FAQ
Language:
Portuguese. Knowing at least basic Portuguese will really boost your chances of getting hired although some jobs in the tourist industry only require English.
Currency:
Euro. Salaries aren’t the highest in Europe but the lifestyle makes up for this.
Capital City:
Lisbon, population 10 million people.
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