ELIMINATION OF QUOTAS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A RESIDENCE VISA TO EXERCISE A SUBORDINATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

ELIMINATION OF QUOTAS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A RESIDENCE VISA TO EXERCISE A SUBORDINATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

The global contingent indicating employment opportunities in Portugal in the issuance of residence visas for the exercise of subordinate work was eliminated, that is, there is no longer a maximum number of vacancies per sector of activity that could be occupied in the country by foreign nationals with a subordinate work visa, and for the issuance of this visa, in addition to general conditions, it is necessary to have:

i) Employment contract or promise of employment contract; or

ii) Qualifications, competences or qualifications recognized and suitable for the exercise of one of the job offers, promoted by IEFP, I.P., on its own initiative or at the request of employers or associations and a letter of manifestation of interest by the employer.