Latest news and stories about integration in work in Portugal for expats and residents.
Lisbon is planning to establish a network of dedicated 'AIMA Spaces' to streamline support services and residency processing for the migrant population.
While Portugal has successfully positioned itself as a destination for international talent, the country now faces the critical challenge of effectively integrating these newcomers into its social and professional fabric.
A Brazilian woman who had no plans to relocate to Portugal has gained recognition as the “Queen of Straight Hair”.
Wesley Martins, originally from Minas Gerais, left his job as a welder to become a nail technician at his wife's salon in Matosinhos, in the Greater Porto area. He says he now earns more and has more time for his family.
When two organisations from different countries start working more closely together, it is not just strategies, structures, and processes that need to be aligned.
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.
A Brazilian woman who moved to Portugal at 42 and began her career painting shop windows has achieved success and is now showcasing her art in Barcelona.
From tourism to agriculture and Social Security, João Rodrigues dos Santos explains why foreign workers are so important to the Portuguese economy. The economist advocates for more resources for integration.
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum has launched a programme that aims to train and integrate 500 people into the construction sector by the first half of 2027. The initiative, called 'Integrar para a Construção' (Integrate for Construction), combines technical training with on-the-job training and is aimed at migrants and beneficiaries of international protection.
A story about a Brazilian immigrant in Portugal who overcame personal challenges to find professional success.
Angolans are the second largest nationality among foreigners. Employment, salaries, schools and healthcare are attracting a new wave. They often accept jobs below their qualifications. There are young people as well as families.
More than 1,500 Mozambicans were recruited in the first half of the year to work in Portugal in sectors facing labour shortages, half of them through the Institute for Employment, the President of the Republic told Lusa today, highlighting the integration of the community.
Portugal has received more than 50,000 refugees from Ukraine since the war began, the majority being women. They started their lives from scratch and many have created innovative businesses. RTP went to learn about the businesses of three Ukrainian women who, despite their success, have not forgotten their families or the conflict.
A personal reflection on the challenges and transformative power of starting a new life, moving countries, and letting go of a long-held professional identity. The author discusses the reality of emigration, the necessity of embracing uncertainty, and the courage required to outgrow one's past self.
With a degree in music, Estevão Baptista divides his routine between the classes he teaches, concerts, and his work as a locksmith in Braga. He plays classical music and Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) with influences from Portuguese fado.
Two-thirds of highly qualified professionals surveyed for the study “Mapping the Brazilian Scientific Diaspora in Portugal” faced a collapse of their expectations after moving. The research highlights that many struggle with xenophobia, discrimination, and difficulties in having their academic credentials recognized, leading to a sense of exclusion. Despite these challenges, most respondents prefer to remain in Portugal or Europe rather than return to Brazil, citing safety as a primary factor. The study's authors emphasize the need for public policies to address these integration issues rather than pathologizing the emotional distress experienced by migrants.
Open to 50 migrants and featuring simultaneous translation into English, registration is free but limited to unemployed migrants residing in the city of Porto.
The initiative focuses on networking and mentoring, bringing together institutions and companies to present practical solutions for integration and employment.
This is the story of those who change their lives and have no regrets. Susana and Filipe left Lisbon for a village of 200 inhabitants in Valpaços, Trás-os-Montes.
In a week where the country’s central bank made a point of stressing that immigrants who come to Portugal ‘are working, and practically none of them receive social security subsidies’, The post Portugal’s first Nepalese ‘bombeiro’ is welcomed in Moita appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The 41-year-old immigrant approached firefighters to offer his services and take a training course. A complaint put his appointment at risk.
Home News Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring Algarve city enhancing foreign workers hiring The Lagos City Council, through CLAIM (Local Centre for Support to the Integration of Migrants), is organising a clarification session on 26 February dedicated to the hiring of foreign workers.
