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Check Work Visa & Immigration Requirements for Hiring Talent in Portugal

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Benefits of Our Portugal Pre-Employment Screening

Ensure Legal Compliance in Portugal

Avoid costly mistakes and delays by understanding Portuguese immigration rules for tech talent, freelancers, and relocated employees—especially around nationality-based quotas and visa pathways.

Check Portugal-Specific Documents

From NIF numbers to Portuguese health insurance, know exactly what your candidate needs for a D7, Tech Visa, or Highly Qualified Activity (HQA) permit.

Plan Visa Timelines with SEF

Get clear estimates based on SEF processing delays and embassy timelines—critical for Portugal's multiple visa types.

Assess Eligibility for Portuguese Work & Residence Permits

Verify if your candidate qualifies based on education, salary, and nationality—especially useful for Brazilian, Indian, or US hires.

Join hundreds of companies already using our pre-hiring check to make better, faster hiring decisions for international recruitment.

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Avoid Costly Delays with Pre-Hiring Immigration Compliance

Plan Recruitment and Check Legal & Processing Time for International Hires

Plan Recruitment for Portugal with Accuracy

Check document needs, timelines, and legal compliance for international hires entering Portugal's immigration system.

AI-powered & Instant

Instantly assess visa fit for Portugal using real-time SEF and Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidelines.

Free to Use

No sign-up needed. Test Portugal's pre-hiring check with your HR workflows and international candidates at no cost.

Multi-Visa Coverage for Portugal

See side-by-side comparisons for Portugal's Tech Visa, D7, EU Blue Card, and HQA permits.

Risk-Free for Employers

Avoid costly false starts. Know if your candidate lacks qualifications, has nationality-specific issues, or faces timeline risks.

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Portugal Visa Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pre-Hiring Immigration Check and why is it important in Portugal?

It helps you determine if an international hire meets Portugal’s visa requirements—such as for the Tech Visa, D7, or Highly Qualified Activity (HQA) routes—before making an offer. It reduces SEF-related risks and hiring delays.

Who is this tool designed for?

HR teams, mobility leads, and hiring managers relocating talent to Portugal—especially for tech startups, remote-friendly roles, and highly skilled international positions.

What information do I need to get started?

How long does the immigration assessment take?

The check takes 2 minutes and gives instant results based on Portuguese immigration rules.

What happens after the assessment?

You’ll receive a summary of eligibility and visa options. If suitable, you can move forward with Jobbatical’s full support for SEF applications, NIF registration, and onboarding.

Check Visa Eligibility for Other Top Destinations

You can currently run pre-hiring eligibility checks for these countries. More destinations will be added soon!

Estonia

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France

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Germany

Instantly check work visa eligibility and residence permit requirements for foreign hires in Germany in 2 minutes.

Spain

Quick 2-minute pre-hiring check for work and residence permit eligibility, suitable for Skilled Worker and ICT talent – perfect for HR teams.

United Kingdom

Verify UK Skilled Worker, Global Talent, and ICT visa requirements with ease with an immigration pre-hiring check in just 2 minutes.

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Our pre-hiring check is completely free to use. Get a reliable assessment of your candidate's visa requirements for Portugal in 2 minutes and make your next hiring decision with confidence.

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