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.
Teachers waiting tables, nurses working as elderly caregivers, and physiotherapists driving ride-sharing vehicles: a study by the Migration Observatory reveals that more than 50% of non-EU citizens in Portugal with higher education are overqualified for their jobs, a rate significantly higher than the European average. The report highlights structural issues, such as instability and job insecurity, and recommends accelerating the recognition of foreign qualifications to better align skills with the labour market.
Out of 500 available spots, only 44 people have enrolled in 'Integrar para a Construção' (Integrate for Construction), an initiative aimed at integrating immigrants into the civil construction sector. The figure, confirmed to DN by the Association of Construction and Public Works Companies (AICCOPN), represents just over 8% of the total capacity. The programme combines theoretical and practical training with on-the-job experience, covering trades such as plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and masonry. Participants receive a stipend during the 600-hour course, which includes both technical training and an internship.
An analysis of the reasons behind the migration of Brazilian citizens from Portugal to Spain in pursuit of better professional and personal prospects.
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.
