Portugal’s minimum wage is €920 a month in 2026 – and on top of 12 monthly salaries you get a holiday allowance and a Christmas allowance. 79.6% of people aged 20–64 have a job, above the EU average. Find out where the shortages are, where to look for a job, how to apply (in Portuguese or, if needed, in English) and what to do in your first weeks.
A Portuguese application usually contains:
The interview is the main selection method. Employers focus on your professional experience and on how much you know about the company – prepare examples and read about the firm beforehand.
Diplomas: for most jobs the employer judges your qualifications. Foreign higher-education degrees can be recognised through the Directorate-General for Higher Education (DGES) – automatic, level or specific recognition, applied for online. For regulated professions (e.g. doctors, nurses, engineers) you need professional recognition; the Assistance Centre for Professional Qualifications helps, and you can start the procedure before you move. See also Your Europe on recognition of professional qualifications.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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