Working in Portugal: what documents do you need?

Changing country is always a big change. It’s a decision that makes us leave our comfort zone in order to discover a new country and a new culture. With great challenges come great rewards : learning a new language, meeting new people with different customs and a different culture. Portugal has a very welcoming population, very open to foreigners and travellers.

To work in Portugal it’s essential that you know what documents you need in order to be legal in the country and to make the most out of what you can benefit as an expat in Portugal.

The documents you need if you belong to the EU are

Your ID or Passport

Criminal Record

Portuguese NIF number

Proof of Address

Portuguese Bank number and

School Diploma

Health Card

If your birth country doesn’t belong to the EU:

Your ID or Passport

Resident Permit

Criminal Record

Portuguese NIF number

Proof of Address

Portuguese Bank number and

School Diploma

Health Card

Here’s where you can request your documentation in Portugal!

Criminal Record: Campus de Justiça – Parque das Nações – metro station – Oriente (click here to see map)

NIF number: Financial Office – Loja do Cidadão Laranjeiras – metro station – Laranjeiras (click here to see map)

Proof of Address: Junta de Freguesia (Council Hall) in your area

Portuguese bank number: any bank in Portugal

School Diploma: you can bring it from your country

Health Card: Within National Health Care services. Know more here.