Student jobs and internships in European countries

Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland can work in Portugal without any permit, just like Portuguese students.

• IEFP traineeships (Estágios ATIVAR.PT): paid professional traineeships of 9 months (exceptionally up to 12) for young people and other job-seekers – eligibility depends on the programme, and offers are listed on iefponline.
• Summer jobs for students (PEJENE): short placements of 2–3 months in the summer.
• Public administration (EstágiAP XXI): 9-month traineeships in public bodies; INOV Contacto offers international traineeships of 6–9 months.
• Seasonal jobs in tourism and fruit picking, especially in the Algarve.

Students from outside the EU with a residence permit for studies may work – as employees or self-employed – alongside their studies.

Thinking of studying there first? See Studying in Portugal – practical information.