Latest news and stories about job market in immigration in Portugal for expats and residents.
In 2024, 65 Brazilian dentists were authorised to practice in Portugal, contributing to a total of 705 active Brazilian dental professionals currently registered in the country.
Brazilians living in Portugal who have not completed Primary or Secondary education can sit the Encceja Abroad exam—a Brazilian government certification of basic skills—and a free preparatory course in Lisbon now has registrations open to help candidates prepare. Organisers and participants, including Rejane Lima, stress that the qualification is a valuable asset in the job market and facilitates adaptation to life in Portugal. The initiative is being covered by Radar DN Brasil (a Diário de Notícias segment for the Brazilian community), which airs Fridays at 08:00 on YouTube and Spotify; the next edition airs on Friday 13 February.
The Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities also rejected the idea that the arrival of foreigners in the country is putting downward pressure on wages.
The Portuguese government acknowledges that the country's economic success relies on immigrant labour to fill specific job vacancies.
A new study indicates that Portugal is successfully attracting highly skilled immigrants, yet the local job market is failing to fully utilise their qualifications.
Portugal is seeing an influx of highly skilled immigrants, yet the local job market is failing to provide adequate opportunities for their level of expertise.
