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1. Int - eures
3 Index 1. Introduction 3 2. Free Movement of Workers 4 3. Looking for a Job 5 4. Looking for a Place to Stay 6 5. Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas 8 6. Labour Legislation 10 7. Social Security 12 8. Taxes 14 9. Health Care 15 10. Educational System 16 11. Checklist 18 12. Useful Contacts 19 Portugal is a member of the EU – European Union since 1986 (then EEC – European Economic Community). It is a southern state in Europe, with its mainland lying on the extreme southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, occupying an area of 92.000 kms2. To the north and east, it has borders with Spain, to the west and south with the Atlantic Ocean. There are two Autonomous Regions that make part of the Portuguese Republic – the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, both situated in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago of Madeira is basically made of the Madeira and Porto Santo islands. The archipelago of the Azores is formed by 9 islands (Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores, Corvo) and some islets. Portugal has approximately 10.599 thousand inhabitants. The capital is Lisbon, with around 2.794 thousand inhabitants in its metropolitan area. Other important cities are Oporto (the second largest city, in the north of the country, in the mouth of river Douro), Braga (in the Northern region), Aveiro and Coimbra (in the Centre region), Évora (in the Alentejo), Faro (in the Algarve), Funchal (in Madeira) and Ponta Delgada (in the Azores, S. Miguel island). the river Tagus, the Mediterranean influences can be felt with rather hot and prolonged summers and short winters with little rainfall. In Madeira, the climate is Mediterranean with mild temperatures throughout the year. The Azores have a maritime temperate climate with a high rainfall. The People: The typical Portuguese is generally reserved and patient, but also warm, tolerant to difference and open to experiments. The Catholic Church still has a considerable influence in the Portuguese society, although the vast majority of “catholics” declare not to practice. The family is still the core of Portuguese life. National Emergency Service Number: 112 (in case of an accident or if you don’t know who to call, dial this number) Red Cross: +351 21 940 49 90/99 Official Language: Portuguese. The Climate: Portugal generally has a temperate climate, with daily average temperatures between 8º C and 18º C in the winter and between 16º C and 30º C in the summer. However, the differences between north and south, between the coastal and the inland regions and the archipelagos are quite pronounced during certain periods of the year. The northern region has the highest rainfall and the lowest average temperatures. To the south of Living and Working in Portugal 1. Introduction 3 Index Index 1. Introduction 3 2. Free Movement of Workers 4 3. Looking for a Job 5 4. Looking for a Place to Stay 6 5. Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas 8 6. Labour Legislation 10 7. Social Security 12 8. Taxes 14 9. Health Care 15 10. Educational System 16 11. Checklist 18 12. Useful Contacts 19 Portugal is a member of the EU – European Union since 1986 (then EEC – European Economic Community). It is a southern state in Europe, with its mainland lying on the extreme southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, occupying an area of 92.000 kms2. To the north and east, it has borders with Spain, to the west and south with the Atlantic Ocean. There are two Autonomous Regions that make part of the Portuguese Republic – the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, both situated in the Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago of Madeira is basically made of the Madeira and Porto Santo islands. The archipelago of the Azores is formed by 9 islands (Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores, Corvo) and some islets. Portugal has approximately 10.599 thousand inhabitants. The capital is Lisbon, with around 2.794 thousand inhabitants in its metropolitan area. Other important cities are Oporto (the second largest city, in the north of the country, in the mouth of river Douro), Braga (in the Northern region), Aveiro and Coimbra (in the Centre region), Évora (in the Alentejo), Faro (in the Algarve), Funchal (in Madeira) and Ponta Delgada (in the Azores, S. Miguel island). the river Tagus, the Mediterranean influences can be felt with rather hot and prolonged summers and short winters with little rainfall. In Madeira, the climate is Mediterranean with mild temperatures throughout the year. The Azores have a maritime temperate climate with a high rainfall. The People: The typical Portuguese is generally reserved and patient, but also warm, tolerant to difference and open to experiments. The Catholic Church still has a considerable influence in the Portuguese society, although the vast majority of “catholics” declare not to practice. The family is still the core of Portuguese life. National Emergency Service Number: 112 (in case of an accident or if you don’t know who to call, dial this number) Red Cross: +351 21 940 49 90/99 Official Language: Portuguese. The Climate: Portugal generally has a temperate climate, with daily average temperatures between 8º C and 18º C in the winter and between 16º C and 30º C in the summer. However, the differences between north and south, between the coastal and the inland regions and the archipelagos are quite pronounced during certain periods of the year. The northern region has the highest rainfall and the lowest average temperatures. To the south of Living and Working in Portugal 1. Introduction 5 Index 2. Free Movement of Workers 3. Looking for a Job As a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), you may travel, circulate and work in any Member State (including Portugal), enjoying the same rights as the nationals of the country of your choice. It will not be easy to find a job in Portugal if you do not speak enough Portuguese. Consequently, if you are the citizen of a Member State, you are entitled to carry out a professional activity in Portugal, under either an employed or self-employed regime, without the need to apply for a work permit1. You will also have the same rights as Portuguese workers as regards salary, working conditions, vocational training, social security and trade union rights. As a EU/EEA citizen, you may enter and move freely in Portugal, with no conditions or formalities other than the need to hold a valid identity card or a passport. The same applies to your direct family members, irrespective of their nationality, as long as they hold one of these documents and are able to prove their family relationship to you. However, should you intend to live and/or work in Portugal for a period longer than 3 months, you must formalise your right of residence by applying for a Registration Certificate. Registration Certificate EU/EEA Member State nationals You must register within 30 days from the end of the first 3 months in the country at the nearest SEF (Immigration Service) Delegation or at Town Council (Municipality) in which you live. When you register you are issued with a Registration Certificate which is valid for 5 years (or for the estimated period of residence, if less than 5 years). A valid identity card or passport is required for issuing the Registration Certificate, as well as a declaration under oath that the applicant: – works under a labour contract or is self-employed in Portugal, or – has sufficient resources for him/herself and for his/her family, or 1 Exceptional transitional rules apply to citizens from Romania and Bulgaria up until end-2008. These citizens are still subject to work permits for access to the Portuguese labour market in an employed regime. – is registered in a public or private education officially recognised establishment and has sufficient financial resources for him/herself and his/her family. The possession of a health insurance may also be a pre-requisite for non-workers (if mandatory for Portuguese citizens in their own country of origin). Nationals of an EEA Member State who live in Portugal as family members must ask the nearest SEF Delegation or the Town Council (Municipality) where they live for a Registration Certificate. Before this can be issued, a valid identity card or passport, a document in evidence of the family relationship and the Registration Certificate of the national of the EEA Member State they are accompanying or going to join must be presented. Residence Card Family members of a EU/EEA citizen nationals of a third country Family members of an EEA Member State citizen who are nationals of a third State must apply for a Residence Card at the SEF (Immigration Service) Central Offices or at the nearest SEF Regional Office to their area of residence within 30 days of the end of their first 3 months in Portugal. A valid passport, a document in evidence of the family relationship and the Registration Certificate of the national of the EEA Member State who they are accompanying or going to join must be presented before the Residence Card can be issued. More information SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration Service): www.sef.pt Before deciding to go to Portugal to find a job, you should contact the EURES network in your country, which will provide you with updated information on the labour market in Portugal. You can also make your own search at the EURES Portal (www.eures.europa.eu), where you will find information on job vacancies, on the labour market situation and on the living and working conditions in Portugal (or in any other EU/EEA country). If you are already in Portugal, you can look for a job in: Job Centres Internet – Job Exchange Banks The Public Employment Service (IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. [Institute for Employment and Vocational Training]) has a network of 86 Job Centres (addresses available at www.iefp.pt). You can register with a Job Centre and get information on jobs on offer throughout the country. You must present a valid identity card or passport to be able to register. Portuguese employers also advertise their job vacancies on several websites. The most commonly used are also made available on the EURES Portal (www.eures.europa.eu), under Search for a Job > Related Links > National Employment Services > Other Employment Services. You can also consult job vacancies notified to IEFP on the Netemprego portal (www.netemprego.gov.pt). How to Apply for a Job Temporary Work Agencies You can also use temporary work agencies, which assign their employees to other companies. A temporary job may lead to a permanent job. The contact details of temporary work agencies authorised to carry out this activity are regularly updated on the IEFP portal (www.iefp.pt > Emprego > Soluções para entidades > Empresas de Trabalho Temporário Regulamentadas). The Press Portuguese companies make great use of the national and regional press to advertise their recruitment needs. The most widely used national newspapers are: Diário de Notícias, Público, Jornal de Notícias and Correio da Manhã, which publish job vacancies in a variety of sectors on a daily basis. The weekly newspaper Expresso publishes job vacancies (on Saturday) for managerial and specialist staff, executives and consultants in the Emprego (Employment) section. These newspapers usually also have easy-search online versions of their “Ads” or “Employment” sections, similar to job exchange banks. Application letters, either in response to an advertisement or when presenting a spontaneous, unsolicited application, are normally short and simple. A single A4 page (or a short e-mail) is enough. The content should be conventional and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be attached. A Portuguese CV is generally drafted in reverse chronological order on no more than 2 or 3 pages, including the following items: personal details (address, phone numbers, e-mail, etc.), education (highest level of schooling), vocational training (list of training courses and on-the-job practical training periods, mention to Professional Certificates or cards attesting your membership to a particular professional association), professional experience, other skills (language and IT skills, mention to the driving licence type) and hobbies / leisure activities (optional). A photo is sometimes required and valued by the employers. The Europass CV model (available in http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu) is also reasonably well accepted by the Portuguese employers. Copies of diplomas and training certificates are only required later on, during the recruitment process itself, which takes an average of two months. Living and Working in Portugal 4 5 Index 2. Free Movement of Workers 3. Looking for a Job As a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), you may travel, circulate and work in any Member State (including Portugal), enjoying the same rights as the nationals of the country of your choice. It will not be easy to find a job in Portugal if you do not speak enough Portuguese. Consequently, if you are the citizen of a Member State, you are entitled to carry out a professional activity in Portugal, under either an employed or self-employed regime, without the need to apply for a work permit1. You will also have the same rights as Portuguese workers as regards salary, working conditions, vocational training, social security and trade union rights. As a EU/EEA citizen, you may enter and move freely in Portugal, with no conditions or formalities other than the need to hold a valid identity card or a passport. The same applies to your direct family members, irrespective of their nationality, as long as they hold one of these documents and are able to prove their family relationship to you. However, should you intend to live and/or work in Portugal for a period longer than 3 months, you must formalise your right of residence by applying for a Registration Certificate. Registration Certificate EU/EEA Member State nationals You must register within 30 days from the end of the first 3 months in the country at the nearest SEF (Immigration Service) Delegation or at Town Council (Municipality) in which you live. When you register you are issued with a Registration Certificate which is valid for 5 years (or for the estimated period of residence, if less than 5 years). A valid identity card or passport is required for issuing the Registration Certificate, as well as a declaration under oath that the applicant: – works under a labour contract or is self-employed in Portugal, or – has sufficient resources for him/herself and for his/her family, or 1 Exceptional transitional rules apply to citizens from Romania and Bulgaria up until end-2008. These citizens are still subject to work permits for access to the Portuguese labour market in an employed regime. – is registered in a public or private education officially recognised establishment and has sufficient financial resources for him/herself and his/her family. The possession of a health insurance may also be a pre-requisite for non-workers (if mandatory for Portuguese citizens in their own country of origin). Nationals of an EEA Member State who live in Portugal as family members must ask the nearest SEF Delegation or the Town Council (Municipality) where they live for a Registration Certificate. Before this can be issued, a valid identity card or passport, a document in evidence of the family relationship and the Registration Certificate of the national of the EEA Member State they are accompanying or going to join must be presented. Residence Card Family members of a EU/EEA citizen nationals of a third country Family members of an EEA Member State citizen who are nationals of a third State must apply for a Residence Card at the SEF (Immigration Service) Central Offices or at the nearest SEF Regional Office to their area of residence within 30 days of the end of their first 3 months in Portugal. A valid passport, a document in evidence of the family relationship and the Registration Certificate of the national of the EEA Member State who they are accompanying or going to join must be presented before the Residence Card can be issued. More information SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration Service): www.sef.pt Before deciding to go to Portugal to find a job, you should contact the EURES network in your country, which will provide you with updated information on the labour market in Portugal. You can also make your own search at the EURES Portal (www.eures.europa.eu), where you will find information on job vacancies, on the labour market situation and on the living and working conditions in Portugal (or in any other EU/EEA country). If you are already in Portugal, you can look for a job in: Job Centres Internet – Job Exchange Banks The Public Employment Service (IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. [Institute for Employment and Vocational Training]) has a network of 86 Job Centres (addresses available at www.iefp.pt). You can register with a Job Centre and get information on jobs on offer throughout the country. You must present a valid identity card or passport to be able to register. Portuguese employers also advertise their job vacancies on several websites. The most commonly used are also made available on the EURES Portal (www.eures.europa.eu), under Search for a Job > Related Links > National Employment Services > Other Employment Services. You can also consult job vacancies notified to IEFP on the Netemprego portal (www.netemprego.gov.pt). How to Apply for a Job Temporary Work Agencies You can also use temporary work agencies, which assign their employees to other companies. A temporary job may lead to a permanent job. The contact details of temporary work agencies authorised to carry out this activity are regularly updated on the IEFP portal (www.iefp.pt > Emprego > Soluções para entidades > Empresas de Trabalho Temporário Regulamentadas). The Press Portuguese companies make great use of the national and regional press to advertise their recruitment needs. The most widely used national newspapers are: Diário de Notícias, Público, Jornal de Notícias and Correio da Manhã, which publish job vacancies in a variety of sectors on a daily basis. The weekly newspaper Expresso publishes job vacancies (on Saturday) for managerial and specialist staff, executives and consultants in the Emprego (Employment) section. These newspapers usually also have easy-search online versions of their “Ads” or “Employment” sections, similar to job exchange banks. Application letters, either in response to an advertisement or when presenting a spontaneous, unsolicited application, are normally short and simple. A single A4 page (or a short e-mail) is enough. The content should be conventional and a Curriculum Vitae (CV) should be attached. A Portuguese CV is generally drafted in reverse chronological order on no more than 2 or 3 pages, including the following items: personal details (address, phone numbers, e-mail, etc.), education (highest level of schooling), vocational training (list of training courses and on-the-job practical training periods, mention to Professional Certificates or cards attesting your membership to a particular professional association), professional experience, other skills (language and IT skills, mention to the driving licence type) and hobbies / leisure activities (optional). A photo is sometimes required and valued by the employers. The Europass CV model (available in http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu) is also reasonably well accepted by the Portuguese employers. Copies of diplomas and training certificates are only required later on, during the recruitment process itself, which takes an average of two months. Living and Working in Portugal 4 6 7 Index 4. Looking for a Place to Stay Real Estate Agents Association) or the Associação Lisbonense de Proprietários (Lisbon Property Owners Association), or some banks, which also have databases of houses or flats for sale or to rent. Because it is rare for an employer to provide accommodation (although you might get a help in the search), you should start to look for a place to live in before you travel to Portugal. Before signing any contract with a real estate agent, make sure that it is in fact government licensed. INCI – Instituto da Construção e do Imobiliário, I.P. (Construction and Real Estate Institute) is the responsible body for licensing and making available an updated online database on the licensed real estate agents. Finding a Place to Stay Internet In the main university cities some people also rent rooms (generally furnished) to students. You can start by looking on the Internet: there are many sites (some in English) that provide reasonable coverage of what is available in the main cities. Houses / apartments that are to rent / for sale may have a sign saying aluga-se (to rent) or vende-se (for sale), with a telephone number for direct contact and further information. The contact may be the owner’s or that of a real estate agency. For short-term accommodation you can always visit the “Onde dormir” [Where to stay] section on the Portugal Tourism Official Portal or make an online reservation in one of the Portuguese Youth Hostels at the Youth Portal. Types of Accommodation Renting Newspapers Once you are in Portugal you can look at the classified ads (”aluga-se” [for rent] or “vende-se” [for sale]): Rents vary according to the type and location, the quality and the number of rooms of the accommodation. The following is an indication of the minimum and maximum reference cost for renting an apartment in Lisbon: – in the most widely-read national newspapers: Diário de Notícias, Jornal de Notícias, Correio da Manhã, Público or the weekly Expresso, for the main cities; – T1 flat: minimum ¤250 / maximum ¤900 – in some advertising newspapers, such as Jornal Ocasião; The rent generally does not cover water, electricity, telephone or gas. Most houses or flats for longterm rental are unfurnished, though some may have wardrobes or fitted kitchens. Central heating or air-conditioning are still far from being generalised. – in the local press if you intend to live in a smaller city. You can also find some ads for accommodation in English, in some Anglo-Portuguese newspapers and online (e.g. The Portugal News, mostly for the Algarve region). You should always check if these ads are genuine and liable. Ask whether you have to pay to see the accommodation: if the answer is yes, it is better not to go. Always look for ads stating “Mediador Autorizado” [government licensed Real Estate Agent]. – T2 flat: minimum ¤350 / maximum ¤1.100 – T3 flat: minimum ¤750 / maximum ¤2.000 Rental agreements usually have a minimum duration of six months. When the contract is signed, it is usual to pay an additional month’s rent in advance as a deposit. This corresponds to the month’s notice the tenant must give the landlord of his/her intention to leave. Although not very common, the landlord may sometimes require a surety (fiador, a third person who will be responsible for paying the debts of the rent run into by the tenant). Real Estate Agents You can also use Empresas / Sociedades de Mediação Imobiliária (Real Estate Agents / Mediators) or contact certain associations, such as the APEMIP – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Mediação Imobiliária (Portuguese Buying If you are planning to stay for a long period it may be cheaper and easier to buy rather than to rent an apartment. Real estate agents and newspapers are a good way to find high-quality accommodation. The purchase price of a 3-bedroom house in the Lisbon area can vary between ¤150.000 in the outskirts and ¤600.000 at some of the most fashionable areas in Lisbon. A mortgage can be obtained from banks, whose conditions vary according to the financial terms of the mortgage, the location of the property and the bank itself. The purchase of accommodation is subject to a tax of almost 10% of the sale price (before you can buy the property you need a Portuguese taxpayer’s number and a Taxpayer’s Card – which you must already have if you pay taxes). A notary deals with the entire property purchasing transaction. A contrato promessa de compra e venda (preliminary contract) is generally signed before the final contract, escritura (deed of sale). The purchase of accommodation is still subject to the payment of IMT – Imposto Municipal Sobre as Transmissões Onerosas de Imóveis (municipal tax on the costly transfer of property), based on the value of the property, its location and local services. The rate of this tax varies from 0.7% to 1.3%. Short-Term Accommodation A network of almost 50 youth hostels and youth centres may be a more economic alternative for a short-term stay in Portugal. However, a membership card (cartão de alberguista) or the European youth card will be required in order for you to have access to the bookings. Both of these cards are valid for a one-year period and can be obtained at one of the following places: youth hostels, IPJ (Portuguese Youth Institute) regional delegations, Movijovem, Ponto Já youth store or Citizen Stores (Lojas do Cidadão). They can also be required online. For a more sophisticated accommodation solution, the hotel offer is very diversified in the country, covering reasonably well the whole territory. You can reach most of the hotel chains by entering the Portugal Tourism Official Portal. More Information APEMIP – Associação de Profissionais e Empresas de Mediação Imobiliária de Portugal (Portuguese Real Estate Agents Association): www.apemip.pt ComprarCasa: www.comprarcasa.pt Portal da Habitação (House Ownership Portal): www.portaldahabitação.pt INCI – Instituto da Construção e do Imobiliário, I.P. (Construction and Real Estate Institute): www.inci.pt The Portugal News online: http://thenews.net/property/ Portugal Tourism Official Portal: www.visitportugal.com Youth Hostels in Portugal: www.pousadasjuventude.pt Living and Working in Portugal Renting or buying a house or apartment in the big cities and in touristic regions may be a difficult and very expensive task, mostly when taking into account the average wages practiced in Portugal. 6 7 Index 4. Looking for a Place to Stay Real Estate Agents Association) or the Associação Lisbonense de Proprietários (Lisbon Property Owners Association), or some banks, which also have databases of houses or flats for sale or to rent. Because it is rare for an employer to provide accommodation (although you might get a help in the search), you should start to look for a place to live in before you travel to Portugal. Before signing any contract with a real estate agent, make sure that it is in fact government licensed. INCI – Instituto da Construção e do Imobiliário, I.P. (Construction and Real Estate Institute) is the responsible body for licensing and making available an updated online database on the licensed real estate agents. Finding a Place to Stay Internet In the main university cities some people also rent rooms (generally furnished) to students. You can start by looking on the Internet: there are many sites (some in English) that provide reasonable coverage of what is available in the main cities. Houses / apartments that are to rent / for sale may have a sign saying aluga-se (to rent) or vende-se (for sale), with a telephone number for direct contact and further information. The contact may be the owner’s or that of a real estate agency. For short-term accommodation you can always visit the “Onde dormir” [Where to stay] section on the Portugal Tourism Official Portal or make an online reservation in one of the Portuguese Youth Hostels at the Youth Portal. Types of Accommodation Renting Newspapers Once you are in Portugal you can look at the classified ads (”aluga-se” [for rent] or “vende-se” [for sale]): Rents vary according to the type and location, the quality and the number of rooms of the accommodation. The following is an indication of the minimum and maximum reference cost for renting an apartment in Lisbon: – in the most widely-read national newspapers: Diário de Notícias, Jornal de Notícias, Correio da Manhã, Público or the weekly Expresso, for the main cities; – T1 flat: minimum ¤250 / maximum ¤900 – in some advertising newspapers, such as Jornal Ocasião; The rent generally does not cover water, electricity, telephone or gas. Most houses or flats for longterm rental are unfurnished, though some may have wardrobes or fitted kitchens. Central heating or air-conditioning are still far from being generalised. – in the local press if you intend to live in a smaller city. You can also find some ads for accommodation in English, in some Anglo-Portuguese newspapers and online (e.g. The Portugal News, mostly for the Algarve region). You should always check if these ads are genuine and liable. Ask whether you have to pay to see the accommodation: if the answer is yes, it is better not to go. Always look for ads stating “Mediador Autorizado” [government licensed Real Estate Agent]. – T2 flat: minimum ¤350 / maximum ¤1.100 – T3 flat: minimum ¤750 / maximum ¤2.000 Rental agreements usually have a minimum duration of six months. When the contract is signed, it is usual to pay an additional month’s rent in advance as a deposit. This corresponds to the month’s notice the tenant must give the landlord of his/her intention to leave. Although not very common, the landlord may sometimes require a surety (fiador, a third person who will be responsible for paying the debts of the rent run into by the tenant). Real Estate Agents You can also use Empresas / Sociedades de Mediação Imobiliária (Real Estate Agents / Mediators) or contact certain associations, such as the APEMIP – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Mediação Imobiliária (Portuguese Buying If you are planning to stay for a long period it may be cheaper and easier to buy rather than to rent an apartment. Real estate agents and newspapers are a good way to find high-quality accommodation. The purchase price of a 3-bedroom house in the Lisbon area can vary between ¤150.000 in the outskirts and ¤600.000 at some of the most fashionable areas in Lisbon. A mortgage can be obtained from banks, whose conditions vary according to the financial terms of the mortgage, the location of the property and the bank itself. The purchase of accommodation is subject to a tax of almost 10% of the sale price (before you can buy the property you need a Portuguese taxpayer’s number and a Taxpayer’s Card – which you must already have if you pay taxes). A notary deals with the entire property purchasing transaction. A contrato promessa de compra e venda (preliminary contract) is generally signed before the final contract, escritura (deed of sale). The purchase of accommodation is still subject to the payment of IMT – Imposto Municipal Sobre as Transmissões Onerosas de Imóveis (municipal tax on the costly transfer of property), based on the value of the property, its location and local services. The rate of this tax varies from 0.7% to 1.3%. Short-Term Accommodation A network of almost 50 youth hostels and youth centres may be a more economic alternative for a short-term stay in Portugal. However, a membership card (cartão de alberguista) or the European youth card will be required in order for you to have access to the bookings. Both of these cards are valid for a one-year period and can be obtained at one of the following places: youth hostels, IPJ (Portuguese Youth Institute) regional delegations, Movijovem, Ponto Já youth store or Citizen Stores (Lojas do Cidadão). They can also be required online. For a more sophisticated accommodation solution, the hotel offer is very diversified in the country, covering reasonably well the whole territory. You can reach most of the hotel chains by entering the Portugal Tourism Official Portal. More Information APEMIP – Associação de Profissionais e Empresas de Mediação Imobiliária de Portugal (Portuguese Real Estate Agents Association): www.apemip.pt ComprarCasa: www.comprarcasa.pt Portal da Habitação (House Ownership Portal): www.portaldahabitação.pt INCI – Instituto da Construção e do Imobiliário, I.P. (Construction and Real Estate Institute): www.inci.pt The Portugal News online: http://thenews.net/property/ Portugal Tourism Official Portal: www.visitportugal.com Youth Hostels in Portugal: www.pousadasjuventude.pt Living and Working in Portugal Renting or buying a house or apartment in the big cities and in touristic regions may be a difficult and very expensive task, mostly when taking into account the average wages practiced in Portugal. 8 9 Index 5. Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas If the profession you are going to carry out is not regulated in Portugal, you do not have to request the recognition of your professional qualifications. You will carry out your professional activity under the same conditions as the Portuguese workers. Automatic Recognition System For a limited number of regulated professions, an automatic recognition system was established, by means of a series of Sectoral European Directives, which confers you the right to pursue that profession in any member state (automatic recognition) if you are a citizen of one of the member states and possess one of the relevant diplomas for that profession’s pursue. The 7 professions presently covered by this system are: Doctors – General Practitioners and Specialists; Nurses – General Health Care; Dentists; Midwives; Veterinarians; Pharmacists; and Architects. Recognition Mechanism may require that you have relevant professional experience. School Equivalence If you wish to pursue a regulated profession in Portugal which is not covered by this automatic recognition system, you should apply for recognition at the competent authority that will examine your case individually, making sure that: Should there be considerable differences in terms of the professions themselves or of the training contents, the authority may require that you undergo a training period or an examination (at your choice). In any case, only one compensatory measure may be imposed. For information on the equivalence request process of your school diplomas and certificates, you should contact: – the regulated profession you wish to carry out is the profession for which you are fully qualified in your member state; and – the duration and content of your training are not significantly different from the duration and training content required. If the professions are the same and the respective training is similar overall, the competent authority should recognise your qualifications. In most cases, if you’re fully qualified in the country of origin to pursue a specific profession, these professional qualifications will be recognised as such in Portugal. However, if there proves to be substantial differences between the professions’ functional contents or between the respective training duration or contents, a compensatory measure may apply. Compensatory Measures Should there be a difference of at least 1 year in the training duration, the competent authority In addition, it should, in principle, take into account the professional experience that may have been acquired, which may reduce, or even do away with, the compensatory measure envisaged. Special Cases – If the profession for which you have requested qualifications recognition is not regulated in your country, the competent authority may require that you have at least 2 years of professional experience; – If you obtained your diploma in a country not belonging to the EU/EEA but that diploma has already been recognised in a member state and if you carried out that profession in that member state for 2 or 3 years, it is very likely that your diploma will be recognised in Portugal. Recognition Requests – The Ministry of Education’s DGIDC, or the basic or secondary school nearest to you in Portugal, for the basic and secondary education levels; – NARIC Portugal, for higher education diplomas. Translations In some instances, you will be required to present a translation into Portuguese of these documents. This translation should be obtained, at your own expense, from a notary, a legally recognised official translator or authenticated by a Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority in your country. More Information NARIC Portugal: www.dges.mctes.pt/dges/pt/reconhecimento/naricenic Ministry of Education’s DGIDC: www.dgidc.min-edu.pt/equivale.asp National Reference Point for Qualifications: http://portal.iefp.pt/pnrq/index.html The request should be addressed at the competent authority in Portugal for receiving and analysing the requests regarding the regulated profession you wish to pursue. To identify the competent authority in your specific case, please contact: – NARIC Portugal, for higher education diplomas; – The Ministry of Educations’s DGIDC – Direcção Geral de Inovação e Desenvolvimento Curricular (Innovation and Curricular Development Directorate-General), or the basic or secondary school nearest to you in Portugal, for professional education/training certificates of basic, secondary or post-secondary levels; – NRP Portugal (National Reference Point for Vocational Qualifications recognition), integrated in the Portuguese Public Employment Service (IEFP, I.P.), for other diplomas, certificates and evidence of formal qualifications not covered by the former, as well as for the recognition of qualifications acquired by means of professional experience. Living and Working in Portugal As a basic principle, any EU/EEA citizen should be able to freely practise his/her profession in any member state. However, in Portugal, as in many other EU/EEA countries, access to certain professional activities is still restricted by national requirements, related to specific diploma, certificate or another degree requisites. These are called regulated professions. 8 9 Index 5. Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas If the profession you are going to carry out is not regulated in Portugal, you do not have to request the recognition of your professional qualifications. You will carry out your professional activity under the same conditions as the Portuguese workers. Automatic Recognition System For a limited number of regulated professions, an automatic recognition system was established, by means of a series of Sectoral European Directives, which confers you the right to pursue that profession in any member state (automatic recognition) if you are a citizen of one of the member states and possess one of the relevant diplomas for that profession’s pursue. The 7 professions presently covered by this system are: Doctors – General Practitioners and Specialists; Nurses – General Health Care; Dentists; Midwives; Veterinarians; Pharmacists; and Architects. Recognition Mechanism may require that you have relevant professional experience. School Equivalence If you wish to pursue a regulated profession in Portugal which is not covered by this automatic recognition system, you should apply for recognition at the competent authority that will examine your case individually, making sure that: Should there be considerable differences in terms of the professions themselves or of the training contents, the authority may require that you undergo a training period or an examination (at your choice). In any case, only one compensatory measure may be imposed. For information on the equivalence request process of your school diplomas and certificates, you should contact: – the regulated profession you wish to carry out is the profession for which you are fully qualified in your member state; and – the duration and content of your training are not significantly different from the duration and training content required. If the professions are the same and the respective training is similar overall, the competent authority should recognise your qualifications. In most cases, if you’re fully qualified in the country of origin to pursue a specific profession, these professional qualifications will be recognised as such in Portugal. However, if there proves to be substantial differences between the professions’ functional contents or between the respective training duration or contents, a compensatory measure may apply. Compensatory Measures Should there be a difference of at least 1 year in the training duration, the competent authority In addition, it should, in principle, take into account the professional experience that may have been acquired, which may reduce, or even do away with, the compensatory measure envisaged. Special Cases – If the profession for which you have requested qualifications recognition is not regulated in your country, the competent authority may require that you have at least 2 years of professional experience; – If you obtained your diploma in a country not belonging to the EU/EEA but that diploma has already been recognised in a member state and if you carried out that profession in that member state for 2 or 3 years, it is very likely that your diploma will be recognised in Portugal. Recognition Requests – The Ministry of Education’s DGIDC, or the basic or secondary school nearest to you in Portugal, for the basic and secondary education levels; – NARIC Portugal, for higher education diplomas. Translations In some instances, you will be required to present a translation into Portuguese of these documents. This translation should be obtained, at your own expense, from a notary, a legally recognised official translator or authenticated by a Portuguese diplomatic or consular authority in your country. More Information NARIC Portugal: www.dges.mctes.pt/dges/pt/reconhecimento/naricenic Ministry of Education’s DGIDC: www.dgidc.min-edu.pt/equivale.asp National Reference Point for Qualifications: http://portal.iefp.pt/pnrq/index.html The request should be addressed at the competent authority in Portugal for receiving and analysing the requests regarding the regulated profession you wish to pursue. To identify the competent authority in your specific case, please contact: – NARIC Portugal, for higher education diplomas; – The Ministry of Educations’s DGIDC – Direcção Geral de Inovação e Desenvolvimento Curricular (Innovation and Curricular Development Directorate-General), or the basic or secondary school nearest to you in Portugal, for professional education/training certificates of basic, secondary or post-secondary levels; – NRP Portugal (National Reference Point for Vocational Qualifications recognition), integrated in the Portuguese Public Employment Service (IEFP, I.P.), for other diplomas, certificates and evidence of formal qualifications not covered by the former, as well as for the recognition of qualifications acquired by means of professional experience. Living and Working in Portugal As a basic principle, any EU/EEA citizen should be able to freely practise his/her profession in any member state. However, in Portugal, as in many other EU/EEA countries, access to certain professional activities is still restricted by national requirements, related to specific diploma, certificate or another degree requisites. These are called regulated professions. 10 11 Index 6. Labour Legislation Types of Labour Contract Indefinite duration labour contract: no time limit. Fixed-term labour contract: duration limited in time. This type of contract generally lasts for six months, though they may be shorter (in situations provided for by law) or longer, up to a maximum of six years (including renewals). Labour contract of unspecified duration: lasts as long as necessary to replace an absent employee or to complete an activity, project, work or task the performance of which justifies the contract. Part-time labour contract: corresponds to normal weekly working hours equal to or less than 75% of the hours worked on a full-time basis in comparable circumstances. Telework contract: provision of labour with legal dependence, usually not on the employer’s premises, by means of information and communication technologies. Labour Contracts Portuguese law requires fixed-term labour contracts, contracts of unspecified duration, part-time and telework contracts to be set down in writing. This requirement does not apply to indefinite duration labour contracts. Special Categories Portuguese law lays down rules to protect children and young people. Since the minimum age for providing work is generally 16, minors under 16 who have completed compulsory schooling may carry out light work – e.g. very simple, defined tasks that cannot jeopardise the minor’s physical integrity, health or physical, mental or moral development. Working time for children must be defined so that they can take part in educational or vocational training programmes. The disabled whose average capacity to work is equal to or greater than one third of the normal capacity to work may benefit from a special employment scheme that provides personal and professional development to help them to be transferred to a regular job. Several benefits for employers associated to the creation of “Protected Employment” exist. Pregnant women or women with children less than 12 months of age may be exempted from working overtime outside normal working hours. Self-Employment The level of entrepreneurship in Portugal is not yet very high. The initiative to set up a company entails a range of risks that must be assessed and important decisions that must be taken, including defining the legal status of the company – with implications in terms of the entrepreneur’s liability and the liability of the business. Although complex, this process has been developing and certain alternative methods of setting up a company have recently been introduced: Empresa Online (possibility of setting up a company only by resorting to the Internet) and Empresa na Hora (possibility of setting up a company in less than one hour by delivering the requested documentation in one of the Business Formality Centres). These simplified forms are not available as yet for all legal types of company or for the whole country, however, so the traditional method is still the most widely used. It should be noted that the several steps to be taken to set up a company may be simplified to a greater or lesser extent according to the legal status chosen. The legislation regulating the setting up of companies in some specific areas of activity must also be borne in mind. Business Formality Centres (Centros de Formalidades de Empresas) can help you when it comes to formalising companies and licensing requirements. The Company Portal provides services, supporting information and guidelines on the several alternative procedures for starting your business. More Information Wages ACT – Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho (Labour Conditions Authority): www.act.gov.pt All employees are guaranteed a minimum monthly remuneration, the national minimum wage, which is set annually by special legislation. In 2008 this figure stood at ¤426 and in 2009 it will reach ¤450. Monthly, daily and hourly wages are the most common payment systems. Commission is often paid for sales work. In addition to monthly wages there is also a meal allowance, and travel allowances may also be payable. In the private sector these allowances are included in multiemployer collective agreements. Overtime and work on rest days may be compensated by statutory increases in pay for the work carried out. In most cases the wages paid by employers are higher than those provided for in the collective agreements for sectors of activity. Employees are also entitled to a Christmas and a holiday bonus, each one of them equal to one month's pay (paid respectively in November / December and in May / June). Salaries or wages are usually paid by bank transfer, though some employers still pay by cheque or cash. The employee is entitled to a pay slip which shows the remuneration (gross pay, meal allowance, etc.) and IRS tax and social security deductions. The employer is responsible for transferring the amounts withheld to the social security and tax authorities. DGERT – Direcção-Geral do Emprego e das Relações de Trabalho (Employment and Industrial Relations Directorate-General): www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt CITE – Comissão para a Igualdade no Trabalho e no Emprego (Equality in Work and Employment Commission): www.cite.gov.pt INR – Instituto Nacional para a Reabilitação (National Institute for Rehabilitation): www.inr.pt Company Portal: www.portaldaempresa.pt AICEP Portugal Global (Portuguese Investment and Foreign Trade Agency): www.investinportugal.pt Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal: www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt Empresa na Hora (On the spot company): www.empresanahora.mj.pt CGTP-IN – Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (Portuguese Workers General Confederation): www.cgtp.pt UGT – União Geral de Trabalhadores (Workers General Trade Union): www.ugt.pt Living and Working in Portugal The minimum age for working with an employer is 16. A young person can only enter into a labour contract, however, if he/she has completed compulsory schooling. If you are 18 years old, you may enter into a labour contract without having completed compulsory schooling (although we would not advise you to do so). 10 11 Index 6. Labour Legislation Types of Labour Contract Indefinite duration labour contract: no time limit. Fixed-term labour contract: duration limited in time. This type of contract generally lasts for six months, though they may be shorter (in situations provided for by law) or longer, up to a maximum of six years (including renewals). Labour contract of unspecified duration: lasts as long as necessary to replace an absent employee or to complete an activity, project, work or task the performance of which justifies the contract. Part-time labour contract: corresponds to normal weekly working hours equal to or less than 75% of the hours worked on a full-time basis in comparable circumstances. Telework contract: provision of labour with legal dependence, usually not on the employer’s premises, by means of information and communication technologies. Labour Contracts Portuguese law requires fixed-term labour contracts, contracts of unspecified duration, part-time and telework contracts to be set down in writing. This requirement does not apply to indefinite duration labour contracts. Special Categories Portuguese law lays down rules to protect children and young people. Since the minimum age for providing work is generally 16, minors under 16 who have completed compulsory schooling may carry out light work – e.g. very simple, defined tasks that cannot jeopardise the minor’s physical integrity, health or physical, mental or moral development. Working time for children must be defined so that they can take part in educational or vocational training programmes. The disabled whose average capacity to work is equal to or greater than one third of the normal capacity to work may benefit from a special employment scheme that provides personal and professional development to help them to be transferred to a regular job. Several benefits for employers associated to the creation of “Protected Employment” exist. Pregnant women or women with children less than 12 months of age may be exempted from working overtime outside normal working hours. Self-Employment The level of entrepreneurship in Portugal is not yet very high. The initiative to set up a company entails a range of risks that must be assessed and important decisions that must be taken, including defining the legal status of the company – with implications in terms of the entrepreneur’s liability and the liability of the business. Although complex, this process has been developing and certain alternative methods of setting up a company have recently been introduced: Empresa Online (possibility of setting up a company only by resorting to the Internet) and Empresa na Hora (possibility of setting up a company in less than one hour by delivering the requested documentation in one of the Business Formality Centres). These simplified forms are not available as yet for all legal types of company or for the whole country, however, so the traditional method is still the most widely used. It should be noted that the several steps to be taken to set up a company may be simplified to a greater or lesser extent according to the legal status chosen. The legislation regulating the setting up of companies in some specific areas of activity must also be borne in mind. Business Formality Centres (Centros de Formalidades de Empresas) can help you when it comes to formalising companies and licensing requirements. The Company Portal provides services, supporting information and guidelines on the several alternative procedures for starting your business. More Information Wages ACT – Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho (Labour Conditions Authority): www.act.gov.pt All employees are guaranteed a minimum monthly remuneration, the national minimum wage, which is set annually by special legislation. In 2008 this figure stood at ¤426 and in 2009 it will reach ¤450. Monthly, daily and hourly wages are the most common payment systems. Commission is often paid for sales work. In addition to monthly wages there is also a meal allowance, and travel allowances may also be payable. In the private sector these allowances are included in multiemployer collective agreements. Overtime and work on rest days may be compensated by statutory increases in pay for the work carried out. In most cases the wages paid by employers are higher than those provided for in the collective agreements for sectors of activity. Employees are also entitled to a Christmas and a holiday bonus, each one of them equal to one month's pay (paid respectively in November / December and in May / June). Salaries or wages are usually paid by bank transfer, though some employers still pay by cheque or cash. The employee is entitled to a pay slip which shows the remuneration (gross pay, meal allowance, etc.) and IRS tax and social security deductions. The employer is responsible for transferring the amounts withheld to the social security and tax authorities. DGERT – Direcção-Geral do Emprego e das Relações de Trabalho (Employment and Industrial Relations Directorate-General): www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt CITE – Comissão para a Igualdade no Trabalho e no Emprego (Equality in Work and Employment Commission): www.cite.gov.pt INR – Instituto Nacional para a Reabilitação (National Institute for Rehabilitation): www.inr.pt Company Portal: www.portaldaempresa.pt AICEP Portugal Global (Portuguese Investment and Foreign Trade Agency): www.investinportugal.pt Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal: www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt Empresa na Hora (On the spot company): www.empresanahora.mj.pt CGTP-IN – Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (Portuguese Workers General Confederation): www.cgtp.pt UGT – União Geral de Trabalhadores (Workers General Trade Union): www.ugt.pt Living and Working in Portugal The minimum age for working with an employer is 16. A young person can only enter into a labour contract, however, if he/she has completed compulsory schooling. If you are 18 years old, you may enter into a labour contract without having completed compulsory schooling (although we would not advise you to do so). 12 13 Index 7. Social Security Internet or by means of a form or any other writing procedure at the Social Security District Centre. Portuguese social security system consists of: the public social security system, the social action system and the supplementary protection system. Once registered, the worker receives a Social Security Beneficiary’s Card. The public social security system, granted by the State, comprises the previdencial, the solidarity and the family protection schemes. Contributions It is the previdencial scheme, contributory-based, which covers in general all the workers (though special conditions apply for the independent workers). It provides financial support to those workers who lost their income due to one of the following events: sickness; maternity, paternity and adoption; unemployment; occupational diseases; invalidity; old age; and death (survivorship and supplementary support to dependants). In case of independent workers, the compulsory discounts (compulsory protection scheme) only cover the risks of maternity, paternity and adoption, occupational diseases, invalidity, old age and death (survivorship and supplementary support to dependants). These workers may, however, opt for an extended protection scheme, based on a higher discount rate, including in this case also support in the event of sickness. The family protection scheme covers all the people in general, particularly for increased family charges in such cases as disability and dependency (family grant for children and young people). The public social security system does not cover accidents at work. Employers (or, in the case of independent workers, themselves) are responsible for the full financing of protection against this risk. This coverage and a supplementary system covering occupational diseases are normally provided by insurance companies hired by employers. The independent workers must take out their own policies with insurance companies. Registration Employees are entitled to receive benefits only if they are registered in the public social security system. You should only register yourself once in a lifetime. Employers are required to notify the hiring of new employees and to register employees who are not yet registered in the public social security system. Every time an employee signs a labour contract, he/she will also have to notify the social security of the employer’s name, in 24 hours after the contract begins to take effect, either through the Both the employer and the employee registered in the social security system are required to pay contributions. The rates generally applied are 23.75% for employers and 11% (deducted at source from gross pay) for employees. Independent workers have to pay monthly contributions at a rate of 25.4% of their declared income (if covered by the compulsory protection scheme alone) or 32% (if they choose the extended protection scheme). Unemployment Insurance Involuntary unemployment, in case of an employee, may provide entitlement to the following benefits: – unemployment benefit; – social unemployment benefit; – partial unemployment benefit. People who were employed and are covered by the previdencial scheme are entitled to unemployment benefit. In order to qualify for unemployment benefit you must register with the nearest Job Centre within 90 days of becoming unemployed. You may request the benefit either in the act of registration in the Job Centre or online, in the Social Security portal – Segurança Social Directa (Social Security Online). You are entitled to unemployment benefit if you completed a period of 450 days’ paid work in the 24 months preceding the date your unemployment began. You are entitled to the initial social unemployment benefit if, not having reached the minimum period for unemployment benefit granting, you completed 180 days’ paid work in the 12 months preceding the date your unemployment began. This grant is also subsequently awarded to unemployed workers when their unemployment benefit expires. In both cases, the benefit is only granted to those whose per capita household income does not exceed 80% of the national IAS2. 2 Indexante dos Apoios Sociais (Social Supports Index): equal to ¤407.41 in 2008; amount revised every year. Partial unemployment benefit is granted when you were receiving unemployment benefit and begin a part-time job, in which the wage must not exceed the unemployment benefit you were receiving and your working time must be between 20% and 75% of normal full-time work. Benefits duration and amount Unemployment benefit can be awarded for between 9 and 38 months, depending on the employee’s age and on the number of years with registered earnings (after the last record as a benefit recipient unemployed). It corresponds to 65% of the average daily income received in the previous 12 months, starting from the second month prior to the one in which you became unemployed – but it is never less than the IAS or greater than three times the IAS. Social unemployment benefit can be awarded for the same period, except when it follows the unemployment benefit payment (when it is reduced by half). It may amount to 80% of the IAS, for a single worker, or 100%, if the employee has dependants. This amount will only go up to the average payment received in the previous six months. The payment of partial unemployment benefit begins when the part-time job starts and ends on conclusion of the unemployment benefit you were entitled to initially. It corresponds to the difference between the unemployment benefit the employee was receiving plus 35%, and the payment for the new part-time job. Unemployment benefit export If you are receiving an unemployment benefit in your country and wish to look for a job in Portugal, you may request that your unemployment benefit be exported to this country for a maximum period of 3 months. Nevertheless, the following rules and procedures should be observed: to remain available for employment in the Public Employment Service of your country for a minimum period of 4 weeks; to inform the competent Social Security entity in your country of your intention to look for work in Portugal, indicating the departure date; and to register as a jobseeker with the Public Employment Service in Portugal (IEFP, I.P. in the Mainland; IRE in Madeira; DRTQP in the Azores) in the 7 days immediately following the departure from your country. You should bring with you form E303 which you may obtain from the competent Social Security entity in your country. The Department for International Social Security Agreements is the link between Portuguese social security institutions and their foreign counterparts. It is also responsible for providing foreign employees in Portugal with information on their social security rights and obligations. District Social Security Centres, which make part of the Instituto de Segurança Social (Social Security Institute), can also currently provide first-level information on this issue. More Information Social Security Portal: www.seg-social.pt Living and Working in Portugal The System 12 13 Index 7. Social Security Internet or by means of a form or any other writing procedure at the Social Security District Centre. Portuguese social security system consists of: the public social security system, the social action system and the supplementary protection system. Once registered, the worker receives a Social Security Beneficiary’s Card. The public social security system, granted by the State, comprises the previdencial, the solidarity and the family protection schemes. Contributions It is the previdencial scheme, contributory-based, which covers in general all the workers (though special conditions apply for the independent workers). It provides financial support to those workers who lost their income due to one of the following events: sickness; maternity, paternity and adoption; unemployment; occupational diseases; invalidity; old age; and death (survivorship and supplementary support to dependants). In case of independent workers, the compulsory discounts (compulsory protection scheme) only cover the risks of maternity, paternity and adoption, occupational diseases, invalidity, old age and death (survivorship and supplementary support to dependants). These workers may, however, opt for an extended protection scheme, based on a higher discount rate, including in this case also support in the event of sickness. The family protection scheme covers all the people in general, particularly for increased family charges in such cases as disability and dependency (family grant for children and young people). The public social security system does not cover accidents at work. Employers (or, in the case of independent workers, themselves) are responsible for the full financing of protection against this risk. This coverage and a supplementary system covering occupational diseases are normally provided by insurance companies hired by employers. The independent workers must take out their own policies with insurance companies. Registration Employees are entitled to receive benefits only if they are registered in the public social security system. You should only register yourself once in a lifetime. Employers are required to notify the hiring of new employees and to register employees who are not yet registered in the public social security system. Every time an employee signs a labour contract, he/she will also have to notify the social security of the employer’s name, in 24 hours after the contract begins to take effect, either through the Both the employer and the employee registered in the social security system are required to pay contributions. The rates generally applied are 23.75% for employers and 11% (deducted at source from gross pay) for employees. Independent workers have to pay monthly contributions at a rate of 25.4% of their declared income (if covered by the compulsory protection scheme alone) or 32% (if they choose the extended protection scheme). Unemployment Insurance Involuntary unemployment, in case of an employee, may provide entitlement to the following benefits: – unemployment benefit; – social unemployment benefit; – partial unemployment benefit. People who were employed and are covered by the previdencial scheme are entitled to unemployment benefit. In order to qualify for unemployment benefit you must register with the nearest Job Centre within 90 days of becoming unemployed. You may request the benefit either in the act of registration in the Job Centre or online, in the Social Security portal – Segurança Social Directa (Social Security Online). You are entitled to unemployment benefit if you completed a period of 450 days’ paid work in the 24 months preceding the date your unemployment began. You are entitled to the initial social unemployment benefit if, not having reached the minimum period for unemployment benefit granting, you completed 180 days’ paid work in the 12 months preceding the date your unemployment began. This grant is also subsequently awarded to unemployed workers when their unemployment benefit expires. In both cases, the benefit is only granted to those whose per capita household income does not exceed 80% of the national IAS2. 2 Indexante dos Apoios Sociais (Social Supports Index): equal to ¤407.41 in 2008; amount revised every year. Partial unemployment benefit is granted when you were receiving unemployment benefit and begin a part-time job, in which the wage must not exceed the unemployment benefit you were receiving and your working time must be between 20% and 75% of normal full-time work. Benefits duration and amount Unemployment benefit can be awarded for between 9 and 38 months, depending on the employee’s age and on the number of years with registered earnings (after the last record as a benefit recipient unemployed). It corresponds to 65% of the average daily income received in the previous 12 months, starting from the second month prior to the one in which you became unemployed – but it is never less than the IAS or greater than three times the IAS. Social unemployment benefit can be awarded for the same period, except when it follows the unemployment benefit payment (when it is reduced by half). It may amount to 80% of the IAS, for a single worker, or 100%, if the employee has dependants. This amount will only go up to the average payment received in the previous six months. The payment of partial unemployment benefit begins when the part-time job starts and ends on conclusion of the unemployment benefit you were entitled to initially. It corresponds to the difference between the unemployment benefit the employee was receiving plus 35%, and the payment for the new part-time job. Unemployment benefit export If you are receiving an unemployment benefit in your country and wish to look for a job in Portugal, you may request that your unemployment benefit be exported to this country for a maximum period of 3 months. Nevertheless, the following rules and procedures should be observed: to remain available for employment in the Public Employment Service of your country for a minimum period of 4 weeks; to inform the competent Social Security entity in your country of your intention to look for work in Portugal, indicating the departure date; and to register as a jobseeker with the Public Employment Service in Portugal (IEFP, I.P. in the Mainland; IRE in Madeira; DRTQP in the Azores) in the 7 days immediately following the departure from your country. You should bring with you form E303 which you may obtain from the competent Social Security entity in your country. The Department for International Social Security Agreements is the link between Portuguese social security institutions and their foreign counterparts. It is also responsible for providing foreign employees in Portugal with information on their social security rights and obligations. District Social Security Centres, which make part of the Instituto de Segurança Social (Social Security Institute), can also currently provide first-level information on this issue. More Information Social Security Portal: www.seg-social.pt Living and Working in Portugal The System 14 15 Index 8. Taxes IRS is assessed annually. Income declarations relating to the previous year must be submitted from 1st February to 15th March for categories A and H, and from 16th March to 30th April for the other categories3. A Taxpayer’s Card is required and obtained from the Tax Authorities by presenting a valid identity document, e.g. an identity card or passport. A provisional taxpayer’s number is allocated for the first few months (Provisional Taxpayer Identification Document). IRS is levied on the value of the following categories of income: Category A – Labour income Category B – Income from business and professional services Category E – Investment income Category F – Property income Category G – Income from capital Category H – Pensions Residents are subject to IRS on income earned anywhere in the world. You will be considered to be a tax resident in Portugal for a given fiscal year if: 1. you remain in Portugal for more than 183 days during the tax year; 2. you remain in Portugal for a shorter period in a given year, and on 31 st December that year you have accommodation such as to suggest that you intend it to be a permanent residence; 3. you are a member of a vessel or aircraft crew whose companies are based in Portugal. All members of a family are considered to be resident in Portugal if the person responsible for the family lives in Portugal. Portugal has bilateral agreements with other Member States to avoid double taxation of 3 income. If you earn income in another Member State, for example, you will only have to pay tax on that income in that country. Married taxpayers who are not separated or living separately, and unmarried couples as well, present their annual tax declaration jointly. This includes all income earned in or outside Portugal, including the income of dependants and people who are considered to be part of the household. Single taxpayers pay tax individually. The following deductions are made from taxable income: health, nursing homes, education and vocational training expenditure (of the taxpayer and dependants), expenditure on the purchase of or repairs/improvements to a dwelling (including the purchase of renewable power supplies equipments), some insurance prize charges, “PPR – Plano Poupança Reforma” (private pension plans) and other tax benefits. The employer must deduct a percentage of the employee's monthly salary (”tax deduction at source”) depending on his / her marital status and the number of dependants. A proportion of 25% is deducted from the salary of non-residents (please check the Double Taxation International Agreements). Income tax rates vary according to the 7 scales of annual income defined, and may range from 10.5% for income below ¤4.639 to 42% for income in excess of ¤62.5464. For further information you should consult your Local Tax Office. Value-Added Tax (VAT) The transmission of goods, the provision of services and the importation of goods are subject to this tax. The applicable rates vary according to the type of goods and services: 5% for basic goods, 12% for restaurants, 21% for other goods and services. These deadlines can be extended up until end-May, in case you choose to deliver the declaration online. More Information DGCI – Direcção Geral de Impostos (Taxes Directorate-General): www.dgci.min-financas.pt Online Tax Services www.e-financas.gov.pt 4 Income ranges revised every year. These apply to the 2008 fiscal year. 9. Health Care In Portugal, the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) (national health service – NHS), supervised by the Ministry of Health, provides healthcare by means of Health Centres and Public Hospitals. EU/EEA citizens are also beneficiaries of the NHS under the terms of the applicable EU legislation. Registration To be able to benefit from NHS healthcare you should register with the Health Centre in the area where you live as soon as you start a job, presenting: – a valid identity document (identity card or passport), – a social security beneficiary’s card and – a document proving that you are a resident. The Health Centre will issue a NHS user’s card in your name and inform you who your family doctor (médico de família) is. Health Centres provide general practice and family medicine, public healthcare, nursing, vaccination and some diagnostic tests. Hospitals have out-patient (specialist consultants), in-patient and emergency services. Beneficiaries pay a small charge (taxa moderadora) for each appointment or treatment provided in the NHS. A regular appointment in a Health Centre, for example, in 2008, costs ¤2.15, while an emergency appointment in a Hospital costs ¤9.205. In addition to Health Centres and Public Hospitals, several private health establishments and health practitioners operate on a freelance basis and 5 These charge values are revised every year. complete the supply of healthcare, providing services privately or by means of agreements or conventions with the NHS. When you go to Portugal you should bring your European Health Insurance Card with you so that you can get health care until your NHS user’s card is issued. Medicines The Portuguese State partially supports the cost of many medicines, though some are totally subsidised, particularly those which are vital for treating certain illnesses. NHS beneficiaries are partially subsidised when they purchase medicines prescribed by NHS doctors or private doctors, provided they present their NHS user’s card. Prescribed medicines are usually sold in Farmácias (pharmacies), though the sale of medicines in commercial areas, such as supermarkets or convenience stores, has been allowed since the end of 2005, provided they are duly controlled by qualified staff. These establishments are identified by a green cross on a white background. More Information Health Portal: www.portaldasaude.pt Ministry of Health: www.min-saude.pt DGS – Direcção Geral da Saúde (Health Directorate-General): www.dgs.pt Living and Working in Portugal Personal Income Tax (IRS) 14 15 Index 8. Taxes IRS is assessed annually. Income declarations relating to the previous year must be submitted from 1st February to 15th March for categories A and H, and from 16th March to 30th April for the other categories3. A Taxpayer’s Card is required and obtained from the Tax Authorities by presenting a valid identity document, e.g. an identity card or passport. A provisional taxpayer’s number is allocated for the first few months (Provisional Taxpayer Identification Document). IRS is levied on the value of the following categories of income: Category A – Labour income Category B – Income from business and professional services Category E – Investment income Category F – Property income Category G – Income from capital Category H – Pensions Residents are subject to IRS on income earned anywhere in the world. You will be considered to be a tax resident in Portugal for a given fiscal year if: 1. you remain in Portugal for more than 183 days during the tax year; 2. you remain in Portugal for a shorter period in a given year, and on 31 st December that year you have accommodation such as to suggest that you intend it to be a permanent residence; 3. you are a member of a vessel or aircraft crew whose companies are based in Portugal. All members of a family are considered to be resident in Portugal if the person responsible for the family lives in Portugal. Portugal has bilateral agreements with other Member States to avoid double taxation of 3 income. If you earn income in another Member State, for example, you will only have to pay tax on that income in that country. Married taxpayers who are not separated or living separately, and unmarried couples as well, present their annual tax declaration jointly. This includes all income earned in or outside Portugal, including the income of dependants and people who are considered to be part of the household. Single taxpayers pay tax individually. The following deductions are made from taxable income: health, nursing homes, education and vocational training expenditure (of the taxpayer and dependants), expenditure on the purchase of or repairs/improvements to a dwelling (including the purchase of renewable power supplies equipments), some insurance prize charges, “PPR – Plano Poupança Reforma” (private pension plans) and other tax benefits. The employer must deduct a percentage of the employee's monthly salary (”tax deduction at source”) depending on his / her marital status and the number of dependants. A proportion of 25% is deducted from the salary of non-residents (please check the Double Taxation International Agreements). Income tax rates vary according to the 7 scales of annual income defined, and may range from 10.5% for income below ¤4.639 to 42% for income in excess of ¤62.5464. For further information you should consult your Local Tax Office. Value-Added Tax (VAT) The transmission of goods, the provision of services and the importation of goods are subject to this tax. The applicable rates vary according to the type of goods and services: 5% for basic goods, 12% for restaurants, 21% for other goods and services. These deadlines can be extended up until end-May, in case you choose to deliver the declaration online. More Information DGCI – Direcção Geral de Impostos (Taxes Directorate-General): www.dgci.min-financas.pt Online Tax Services www.e-financas.gov.pt 4 Income ranges revised every year. These apply to the 2008 fiscal year. 9. Health Care In Portugal, the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) (national health service – NHS), supervised by the Ministry of Health, provides healthcare by means of Health Centres and Public Hospitals. EU/EEA citizens are also beneficiaries of the NHS under the terms of the applicable EU legislation. Registration To be able to benefit from NHS healthcare you should register with the Health Centre in the area where you live as soon as you start a job, presenting: – a valid identity document (identity card or passport), – a social security beneficiary’s card and – a document proving that you are a resident. The Health Centre will issue a NHS user’s card in your name and inform you who your family doctor (médico de família) is. Health Centres provide general practice and family medicine, public healthcare, nursing, vaccination and some diagnostic tests. Hospitals have out-patient (specialist consultants), in-patient and emergency services. Beneficiaries pay a small charge (taxa moderadora) for each appointment or treatment provided in the NHS. A regular appointment in a Health Centre, for example, in 2008, costs ¤2.15, while an emergency appointment in a Hospital costs ¤9.205. In addition to Health Centres and Public Hospitals, several private health establishments and health practitioners operate on a freelance basis and 5 These charge values are revised every year. complete the supply of healthcare, providing services privately or by means of agreements or conventions with the NHS. When you go to Portugal you should bring your European Health Insurance Card with you so that you can get health care until your NHS user’s card is issued. Medicines The Portuguese State partially supports the cost of many medicines, though some are totally subsidised, particularly those which are vital for treating certain illnesses. NHS beneficiaries are partially subsidised when they purchase medicines prescribed by NHS doctors or private doctors, provided they present their NHS user’s card. Prescribed medicines are usually sold in Farmácias (pharmacies), though the sale of medicines in commercial areas, such as supermarkets or convenience stores, has been allowed since the end of 2005, provided they are duly controlled by qualified staff. These establishments are identified by a green cross on a white background. More Information Health Portal: www.portaldasaude.pt Ministry of Health: www.min-saude.pt DGS – Direcção Geral da Saúde (Health Directorate-General): www.dgs.pt Living and Working in Portugal Personal Income Tax (IRS) 16 17 Index 10. Educational System Pre-School Education Pre-school education for children between 3 and 5 years of age is optional. It is provided by kindergartens, which are run by a variety of State organisations, charitable institutions, private schools and cooperatives, unions and other organisations. Basic Education Basic education is compulsory and free-of-charge and lasts for 9 years, covering children and young people between 6 and 15 years of age. It consists of 3 consecutive cycles: the 1st cycle (4 years) promotes overall education, with a single teacher (sometimes supported by others in specialised areas); the 2nd cycle (2 years) and the 3rd cycle (3 years) are taught by a teacher per subject or multidisciplinary educational field. Secondary Education This comprises 3 years of education (10th, 11th and 12th years of schooling). It is geared towards anyone who intends to continue studying or enter the labour market. It can take the form of scientific-humanistic courses, specialised artistic courses, technological or professional courses, and it is provided by secondary schools and professional schools. Higher Education Higher education in Portugal involves universities and polytechnics. The academic year generally begins in October. Bachelor (1st cycle), masters (2nd cycle) and PhD (3rd cycle) degrees can be obtained by university students. Bachelor courses last an average of 3 years and masters courses, in general, 1 to 2 years. Admission to higher education institutions depends on the number of vacancies available, which is regulated by the national admission exam organised by the Direcção Geral do Ensino Superior (Directorate-General for Higher Education). Applications are normally submitted in July and August to the admission services in the applicant’s area of residence. In order to be accepted, EU/EEA nationals must present an academic qualification equivalent to the 12 th year of schooling. Equivalence / Recognition of Academic Diplomas To obtain a direct comparison or equivalence between your qualifications and those recognised in Portugal you should contact the nearest basic or secondary school to the place where you live in Portugal or the Ministry of Education’s DGIDC (in Lisbon), in the case of basic or secondary qualifications, and NARIC Portugal in the case of higher education diplomas. Applications for equivalence or recognition must be presented to a pedagogically autonomous basic or secondary education establishment, or to the Scientific Board of a higher education establishment providing the same courses, and are treated on a case-by-case basis. Pre-School Education Basic Education Ministry of Education: www.min-edu.pt Ministry of Education’s Schooling Equivalences Webpage: www.dgidc.min-edu.pt/equivale.asp Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education: www.mctes.pt NARIC Portugal: www.dges.mctes.pt/dges/pt/reconhecimento/naricenic Secondary Education nd rd 1st cycle 2 cycle 3 cycle Kindergarten More Information Post-Secondary Education Courses Technological Scientific-Humanistic Specialisation Technological Courses Higher Education University Education Graduate Specialised Artistic Graduate 4 5 6 9 10 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 11 12 14 15 6th , 7th, 8th, 9th Compulsory Education 17 18 1 0 th, 1 1 th, 1 2 th Doctor Polytechnics Education Professional 3 Master 1st 19 18 2nd Master 20 21 1st 2nd 3rd 22 Ages ... 1st 2nd ... Schooling Years Living and Working in Portugal The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education are jointly responsible for the education system as a whole in Portugal. 16 17 Index 10. Educational System Pre-School Education Pre-school education for children between 3 and 5 years of age is optional. It is provided by kindergartens, which are run by a variety of State organisations, charitable institutions, private schools and cooperatives, unions and other organisations. Basic Education Basic education is compulsory and free-of-charge and lasts for 9 years, covering children and young people between 6 and 15 years of age. It consists of 3 consecutive cycles: the 1st cycle (4 years) promotes overall education, with a single teacher (sometimes supported by others in specialised areas); the 2nd cycle (2 years) and the 3rd cycle (3 years) are taught by a teacher per subject or multidisciplinary educational field. Secondary Education This comprises 3 years of education (10th, 11th and 12th years of schooling). It is geared towards anyone who intends to continue studying or enter the labour market. It can take the form of scientific-humanistic courses, specialised artistic courses, technological or professional courses, and it is provided by secondary schools and professional schools. Higher Education Higher education in Portugal involves universities and polytechnics. The academic year generally begins in October. Bachelor (1st cycle), masters (2nd cycle) and PhD (3rd cycle) degrees can be obtained by university students. Bachelor courses last an average of 3 years and masters courses, in general, 1 to 2 years. Admission to higher education institutions depends on the number of vacancies available, which is regulated by the national admission exam organised by the Direcção Geral do Ensino Superior (Directorate-General for Higher Education). Applications are normally submitted in July and August to the admission services in the applicant’s area of residence. In order to be accepted, EU/EEA nationals must present an academic qualification equivalent to the 12 th year of schooling. Equivalence / Recognition of Academic Diplomas To obtain a direct comparison or equivalence between your qualifications and those recognised in Portugal you should contact the nearest basic or secondary school to the place where you live in Portugal or the Ministry of Education’s DGIDC (in Lisbon), in the case of basic or secondary qualifications, and NARIC Portugal in the case of higher education diplomas. Applications for equivalence or recognition must be presented to a pedagogically autonomous basic or secondary education establishment, or to the Scientific Board of a higher education establishment providing the same courses, and are treated on a case-by-case basis. Pre-School Education Basic Education Ministry of Education: www.min-edu.pt Ministry of Education’s Schooling Equivalences Webpage: www.dgidc.min-edu.pt/equivale.asp Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education: www.mctes.pt NARIC Portugal: www.dges.mctes.pt/dges/pt/reconhecimento/naricenic Secondary Education nd rd 1st cycle 2 cycle 3 cycle Kindergarten More Information Post-Secondary Education Courses Technological Scientific-Humanistic Specialisation Technological Courses Higher Education University Education Graduate Specialised Artistic Graduate 4 5 6 9 10 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 11 12 14 15 6th , 7th, 8th, 9th Compulsory Education 17 18 1 0 th, 1 1 th, 1 2 th Doctor Polytechnics Education Professional 3 Master 1st 19 18 2nd Master 20 21 1st 2nd 3rd 22 Ages ... 1st 2nd ... Schooling Years Living and Working in Portugal The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education are jointly responsible for the education system as a whole in Portugal. 18 Index 11. Checklist Before arriving After arriving Make sure that you have: Mostly if you’re planning to stay for more than 3 months, you should: – a valid identity document (passport or identity card); – a European Health Insurance Card; – documents in evidence of professional experience and academic and vocational training, and professional skills certificates translated into Portuguese; – passport-size photographs; – enough money to remain in the country until you receive your first salary, or to return home should this prove necessary. If you already have a job offer in sight, make sure that you: – have a copy of the labour contract or document confirming the conditions offered, and you understand them; – know the method and frequency of the salary payment; – know the housing conditions and if the employer will be bearing this expense. It is advisable that you: – try to obtain as much information as you can on the Portuguese labour market situation, either on the Internet (visit the EURES Portal, under Living & Working > Labour Market Information) or on the most relevant Portuguese newspapers (also made available online); – contact the social security in your country for more detailed information on the social security system in Portugal; – take out travel insurance. If you do not know any Portuguese you should learn the language beforehand: – look for a language school offering Portuguese classes in your country; – use the e-learning resources available on the Internet, such as the Centro Virtual Camões or Easy Portuguese; – contact one of the Portuguese Language Centres in your country (if any); – if you cannot access any of these resources, at least buy a Conversation Guide and a dictionary to help you in the initial stages. – open a bank account, since salaries are normally paid by bank transfer; – if you are looking for a job, register with the nearest Job Centre or at www.netemprego.gov.pt; – if you hold professional skills certificates or academic qualifications, ask for them to be recognised (you can also begin the procedure before you go to Portugal: please check the above info on Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas, for further details); – register yourself and your family members in the Town Council (Municipality) where you live or at the nearest SEF Regional Delegation (please check the above info on Free Movement of Workers); – apply for a Taxpayer’s Card in a Local Tax Office; – apply for a Health Card in the Health Centre in the area where you live; – apply for a Social Security Card when you start work; – improve your Portuguese. 18 Index 11. Checklist Before arriving After arriving Make sure that you have: Mostly if you’re planning to stay for more than 3 months, you should: – a valid identity document (passport or identity card); – a European Health Insurance Card; – documents in evidence of professional experience and academic and vocational training, and professional skills certificates translated into Portuguese; – passport-size photographs; – enough money to remain in the country until you receive your first salary, or to return home should this prove necessary. If you already have a job offer in sight, make sure that you: – have a copy of the labour contract or document confirming the conditions offered, and you understand them; – know the method and frequency of the salary payment; – know the housing conditions and if the employer will be bearing this expense. It is advisable that you: – try to obtain as much information as you can on the Portuguese labour market situation, either on the Internet (visit the EURES Portal, under Living & Working > Labour Market Information) or on the most relevant Portuguese newspapers (also made available online); – contact the social security in your country for more detailed information on the social security system in Portugal; – take out travel insurance. If you do not know any Portuguese you should learn the language beforehand: – look for a language school offering Portuguese classes in your country; – use the e-learning resources available on the Internet, such as the Centro Virtual Camões or Easy Portuguese; – contact one of the Portuguese Language Centres in your country (if any); – if you cannot access any of these resources, at least buy a Conversation Guide and a dictionary to help you in the initial stages. – open a bank account, since salaries are normally paid by bank transfer; – if you are looking for a job, register with the nearest Job Centre or at www.netemprego.gov.pt; – if you hold professional skills certificates or academic qualifications, ask for them to be recognised (you can also begin the procedure before you go to Portugal: please check the above info on Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas, for further details); – register yourself and your family members in the Town Council (Municipality) where you live or at the nearest SEF Regional Delegation (please check the above info on Free Movement of Workers); – apply for a Taxpayer’s Card in a Local Tax Office; – apply for a Health Card in the Health Centre in the area where you live; – apply for a Social Security Card when you start work; – improve your Portuguese. 20 21 Index 12. Useful Contacts Belgium Honorary Consulates Mainland IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. (Employment and Vocational Training Institute) Rua de Xabregas, 52 – 2º 1949-003 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 614 100 Fax: +351 218 614 612 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iefp.pt Chancellery Praça Marquês Pombal, 14 – 6º 1269-024 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 170 510 Fax: +351 213 561 556 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.diplomatie.be/lisbon/ Oporto Rua dos Arrependidos Quinta do Cisne – Laborim de Baixo 4430-099 VILA NOVA DE GAIA Phone: +351 252 853 351 Fax: +351 252 859 011 E-mail: [email protected] Madeira Autonomous Region IRE – Instituto Regional de Emprego da Madeira (Madeira Regional Employment Institute) Rua da Boa Viagem, 36 9060-027 LISBOA Phone: +351 291 213 260/261 Fax: +351 291 220 014 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ire.gov.pt Oporto Edifício Palácio da Bolsa Rua Ferreira Borges, s/n 4050-253 PORTO Phone: +351 223 392 110 Fax: +351 223 392 119 E-mail: [email protected] Azores Autonomous Region DRTQP – Direcção Regional do Trabalho e Qualificação Profissional (Labour and Professional Qualification Regional Directorate) Rua Dr. José Bruno Tavares Carreiro, s/n 9500-119 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 308 000 Fax: +351 296 308 190 E-mail: [email protected] EURES in Portugal Website: www.iefp.pt/eures Embassies and Consulates Austria Chancellery Av. Infante Santo, 43 – 4º 1399-046 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 943 900 Fax: +351 213 958 224 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Oporto Pç. Bom Sucesso, 123-137, 8° – Sala 803 (Edifício Península) 4150-146 PORTO Phone: +351 226 053 000/001 Fax: +351 226 053 002 E-mail: [email protected] Albufeira (Algarve) Rua Ramalho Ortigão Praia da Oura 8200-604 ALBUFEIRA Phone: +351 289 510 900 Fax: +351 289 510 999 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia Edifício Princesa – Loja 0/4 9000-018 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 206 100/103 Fax: +351 291 281 6 20 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Faro (Algarve) Rua de Santo António, 68 – 2° Dto. 8000-283 FARO Phone: +351 289 899 590 Fax: +351 289 899 599 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua Dr. Brito Câmara, 20 – 1° 9000-039 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 210 200/202 Fax: +351 291 210 209 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Dr. José Manuel Almeida Braz Rua da Pranchinha, 92 9500-331 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 201 580 Fax: +351 296 201 589 E-mail: [email protected] Bulgaria Chancellery Rua Sacramento à Lapa, 31 1200-792 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 976 364/367 Fax: +351 213 979 272 E-mail: [email protected] Cyprus Chancellery Av. da Liberdade, 229 – 1º 1250-142 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 194 180 Fax: +351 213 194 189 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassylisbon Czech Republic Chancellery Rua Pêro de Alenquer, 14 Phone: +351 213 010 487 Fax: +351 213 010 629 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail (Economic Section): [email protected] Website: www.czechtourism.com/por/pt/docs/_pt/embassyconsulate/ Funchal (Madeira) Rua Dr. José Joaquim de Freitas, 24 9060-143 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 228 654 E-mail: [email protected] Denmark Tavira (Algarve) Praça Dr. António Padinha, 12 8800-354 TAVIRA Phone: +351 281 321 779 Fax: +351 281 320 888 E-mail: [email protected] Finland Chancellery Rua do Possolo, 76 – 1º 1350-251 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 933 040 Fax: +351 213 904 758 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.finlandia.org.pt Chancellery Rua Castilho, 14 C – 3º 1296-077 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 512 960 Fax: +351 213 554 615 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amblissabon.um.dk Honorary Consulates Honorary Consulates Lisbon Edifício Alcântara Rio Rua Fradesso da Silveira, 2 – 2º A 1300-260 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 210 900 Fax: +351 210 051 100 Oporto Rua Eugénio de Castro, 280 – 1 4100-225 PORTO Phone: +351 226 094 584 Fax: +351 226 099 746 E-mail: [email protected] Faro (Algarve) Rua Conselheiro Bívar, 10 – 1º 8000-255 FARO Phone: +351 289 803 010 Fax: +351 289 803 333 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua do Paiol, 4 9000-198 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 761 997 Fax: +351 291 742 596 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6 – 1º 9500-762 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 284 291/283 249/ 286 013/287 405 Fax: +351 296 283 619 E-mail: [email protected] Estonia Chancellery Rua Filipe Folque, 10 J – 2º Esq. 1050-113 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 194 150 Fax: +351 213 194 155 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.embest.pt Honorary Consulates Oporto Rua de São Francisco, 4 – 2º Dto. 4050-548 PORTO Phone: +351 223 402 514 Fax: +351 223 402 511 E-mail: [email protected] Oporto Av. da Boavista, 3477-4, Room 401 4100-139 PORTO Phone: 351 226 102 397 Fax: +351 226 107 346 E-mail: [email protected] Vila Real de Sto. António (Algarve) Av. da República, 133, Apartado 31 8900 Vila Real de Santo António Phone: +351 281 511 721 Fax: +351 281 511 199 Quarteira (Algarve) Estrada Nacional 125 Edifício Cor de Rosa (Gisélia Farias’ Lawyers Office) Pereiras – Quatro Estradas, Apartado 92 8125-902 QUARTEIRA Phone: +351 289 399 873/4 Fax: +351 289 399 872 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua 31 de Janeiro, 15-B-1 9050-011 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 234 871 Fax: +351 291 227 111 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Ladeira de Sta. Rita, 17 Fajã de Baixo 9500-454 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 381 378 Mobile: +351 917 700 290 E-mail: [email protected] France Chancellery Rua de Santos-o-Velho, 5 1249-079 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 939 100 Fax: +351 213 939 151 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ambafrance-pt.org Living and Working in Portugal Public Employment Services 20 21 Index 12. Useful Contacts Belgium Honorary Consulates Mainland IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. (Employment and Vocational Training Institute) Rua de Xabregas, 52 – 2º 1949-003 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 614 100 Fax: +351 218 614 612 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iefp.pt Chancellery Praça Marquês Pombal, 14 – 6º 1269-024 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 170 510 Fax: +351 213 561 556 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.diplomatie.be/lisbon/ Oporto Rua dos Arrependidos Quinta do Cisne – Laborim de Baixo 4430-099 VILA NOVA DE GAIA Phone: +351 252 853 351 Fax: +351 252 859 011 E-mail: [email protected] Madeira Autonomous Region IRE – Instituto Regional de Emprego da Madeira (Madeira Regional Employment Institute) Rua da Boa Viagem, 36 9060-027 LISBOA Phone: +351 291 213 260/261 Fax: +351 291 220 014 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ire.gov.pt Oporto Edifício Palácio da Bolsa Rua Ferreira Borges, s/n 4050-253 PORTO Phone: +351 223 392 110 Fax: +351 223 392 119 E-mail: [email protected] Azores Autonomous Region DRTQP – Direcção Regional do Trabalho e Qualificação Profissional (Labour and Professional Qualification Regional Directorate) Rua Dr. José Bruno Tavares Carreiro, s/n 9500-119 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 308 000 Fax: +351 296 308 190 E-mail: [email protected] EURES in Portugal Website: www.iefp.pt/eures Embassies and Consulates Austria Chancellery Av. Infante Santo, 43 – 4º 1399-046 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 943 900 Fax: +351 213 958 224 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Oporto Pç. Bom Sucesso, 123-137, 8° – Sala 803 (Edifício Península) 4150-146 PORTO Phone: +351 226 053 000/001 Fax: +351 226 053 002 E-mail: [email protected] Albufeira (Algarve) Rua Ramalho Ortigão Praia da Oura 8200-604 ALBUFEIRA Phone: +351 289 510 900 Fax: +351 289 510 999 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua Imperatriz D. Amélia Edifício Princesa – Loja 0/4 9000-018 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 206 100/103 Fax: +351 291 281 6 20 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Faro (Algarve) Rua de Santo António, 68 – 2° Dto. 8000-283 FARO Phone: +351 289 899 590 Fax: +351 289 899 599 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua Dr. Brito Câmara, 20 – 1° 9000-039 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 210 200/202 Fax: +351 291 210 209 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Dr. José Manuel Almeida Braz Rua da Pranchinha, 92 9500-331 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 201 580 Fax: +351 296 201 589 E-mail: [email protected] Bulgaria Chancellery Rua Sacramento à Lapa, 31 1200-792 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 976 364/367 Fax: +351 213 979 272 E-mail: [email protected] Cyprus Chancellery Av. da Liberdade, 229 – 1º 1250-142 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 194 180 Fax: +351 213 194 189 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mfa.gov.cy/embassylisbon Czech Republic Chancellery Rua Pêro de Alenquer, 14 Phone: +351 213 010 487 Fax: +351 213 010 629 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail (Economic Section): [email protected] Website: www.czechtourism.com/por/pt/docs/_pt/embassyconsulate/ Funchal (Madeira) Rua Dr. José Joaquim de Freitas, 24 9060-143 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 228 654 E-mail: [email protected] Denmark Tavira (Algarve) Praça Dr. António Padinha, 12 8800-354 TAVIRA Phone: +351 281 321 779 Fax: +351 281 320 888 E-mail: [email protected] Finland Chancellery Rua do Possolo, 76 – 1º 1350-251 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 933 040 Fax: +351 213 904 758 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.finlandia.org.pt Chancellery Rua Castilho, 14 C – 3º 1296-077 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 512 960 Fax: +351 213 554 615 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.amblissabon.um.dk Honorary Consulates Honorary Consulates Lisbon Edifício Alcântara Rio Rua Fradesso da Silveira, 2 – 2º A 1300-260 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 210 900 Fax: +351 210 051 100 Oporto Rua Eugénio de Castro, 280 – 1 4100-225 PORTO Phone: +351 226 094 584 Fax: +351 226 099 746 E-mail: [email protected] Faro (Algarve) Rua Conselheiro Bívar, 10 – 1º 8000-255 FARO Phone: +351 289 803 010 Fax: +351 289 803 333 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua do Paiol, 4 9000-198 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 761 997 Fax: +351 291 742 596 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6 – 1º 9500-762 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 284 291/283 249/ 286 013/287 405 Fax: +351 296 283 619 E-mail: [email protected] Estonia Chancellery Rua Filipe Folque, 10 J – 2º Esq. 1050-113 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 194 150 Fax: +351 213 194 155 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.embest.pt Honorary Consulates Oporto Rua de São Francisco, 4 – 2º Dto. 4050-548 PORTO Phone: +351 223 402 514 Fax: +351 223 402 511 E-mail: [email protected] Oporto Av. da Boavista, 3477-4, Room 401 4100-139 PORTO Phone: 351 226 102 397 Fax: +351 226 107 346 E-mail: [email protected] Vila Real de Sto. António (Algarve) Av. da República, 133, Apartado 31 8900 Vila Real de Santo António Phone: +351 281 511 721 Fax: +351 281 511 199 Quarteira (Algarve) Estrada Nacional 125 Edifício Cor de Rosa (Gisélia Farias’ Lawyers Office) Pereiras – Quatro Estradas, Apartado 92 8125-902 QUARTEIRA Phone: +351 289 399 873/4 Fax: +351 289 399 872 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua 31 de Janeiro, 15-B-1 9050-011 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 234 871 Fax: +351 291 227 111 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Ladeira de Sta. Rita, 17 Fajã de Baixo 9500-454 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 381 378 Mobile: +351 917 700 290 E-mail: [email protected] France Chancellery Rua de Santos-o-Velho, 5 1249-079 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 939 100 Fax: +351 213 939 151 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ambafrance-pt.org Living and Working in Portugal Public Employment Services 23 Index Consular Sections Lisbon Calçada do Marquês de Abrantes, 123 1200-718 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 939 292 Fax: +351 213 939 222 E-mail: [email protected] Oporto Av. da Boavista, 1681 – 2º 4100-132 PORTO Phone: +351 226 078 220 Fax: +351 226 078 221 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.consulfrance-porto.org Germany Chancellery Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 38 1169-043 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 810 210 Fax: +351 218 853 846 Fax (Consular Section): +351 218 810 261 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lissabon.diplo.de Consulate Oporto Av. da França, 20 – 6º 4050-275 PORTO Phone: +351 226 052 810 Fax: +351 226 052 819 E-mail: [email protected] Greece Chancellery Rua do Alto do Duque, 3 1449-026 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 031 260 Fax: +351 213 011 205 E-mail: [email protected] Consulates Lisbon Av. Defensores de Chaves, 15 – 4º G 1000-109 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 501 600 Oporto Rua Pedro Homem de Melo, 91 – 9.4 4150-599 PORTO Phone: +351 226 175 669 Fax: +351 226 175 669 Greece also has Honorary Consulates in Funchal (Madeira), Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada (Azores). Hungary Chancellery and Consulate Calçada de Sto. Amaro, 85 1349-042 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 645 928 Phone (General Consulate): +351 213 630 395 Fax: +351 213 632 314 E-mail: [email protected] Iceland Chancellery 8, Avenue Kléber 75116 PARIS Phone: +33 1 44 17 32 85 Fax: +33 1 40 67 99 96 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iceland.org/fr Consulates Lisbon Rua José Ferrão, Castelo Branco, 19 2780-682 PAÇO DE ARCOS Phone: +351 214 411 564 Fax: +351 214 411 564 Oporto Largo do Terreiro, 4 4150-339 PORTO Phone: +351 223 322 512 Fax: +351 222 054 955 E-mail: [email protected] Gafanha da Nazaré (Aveiro) Porto Bacalhoeiro, Apartado 6 3830-556 GAFANHA DA NAZARÉ Phone: +351 234 390 210 Fax: +351 234 390 211 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua Luís Soares de Sousa, 35 9501-902 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 284 558 Fax: +351 296 284 920 Horta (Azores, Faial) Rua Cônsul Dabney, Bungalow 2 9900 HORTA Phone: +351 292 282 770 Chancellery Rua da Imprensa à Estrela, 1 – 4º 1200-684 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 929 440 Fax: +351 213 977 363 E-mail: [email protected] Italy Chancellery and Consular Section Lg. Conde Pombeiro, 6 1150-100 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 515 320 Fax: +351 213 154 926 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail (Consular Section): [email protected] Website: www.amblisbona.esteri.it Honorary Consulates Oporto Rua de Restauração, 409 4000 PORTO Phone: +351 226 006 546 Fax: +351 226 006 532 E-mail: [email protected] Vila Real de S. António (Algarve) Av. 25 de Abril, 65 8900 VILA REAL DE S. ANTÓNIO Phone: +351 281 512 025 Fax: +351 281 512 293 Funchal (Madeira) Rua do Bom Jesus, 14 – 1 Dto. 9050-028 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 223 890 Fax: +351 291 224 388 Chancellery Av. da Liberdade, 49 – 5º Esq. 1250-139 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 405 470 Fax: +351 213 405 479 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Latvia Chancellery Tv. da Palmeira, 31A 1200-315 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 407 170 Fax: +351 213 469 045 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulate Oporto Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 292 4100-259 PORTO Phone: +351 226 167 331 Fax: +351 226 167 315 E-mail: [email protected] Lithuania Ireland Malta Chancellery Av. 5 de Outubro, 81 – 1º Esq. 1050-050 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 990 110 Fax: +351 217 996 363 E-mail: [email protected] Luxembourg Chancellery and Consular Section Rua das Janelas Verdes, 43 1200-690 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 931 940 Fax: +351 213 901 410 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mae.lu/mae.taf?ldNav=620 Lisbon Praça Duque de Terceira, 24 – 1º 1200-017 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 470 231 Fax: +351 213 463 832 E-mail: [email protected] Oporto Praça dos Álamos, 30 4100-026 PORTO Phone: +351 226 170 68 Fax: +351 226 168 434 E-mail: [email protected] Tavira (Algarve) Rua José Pires Padinha, 44 – Gab. 8 8800 TAVIRA Phone: +351 281 380 930 Fax: +351 281 380 939 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Palácio José do Canto 9500 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 213 243 690 Fax: +351 213 243 699 E-mail: [email protected] Netherlands Chancellery Av. Infante Santo, 43 – 5º 1399-011 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 914 900 Fax: +351 213 966 436 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emb-paisesbaixos.pt Honorary Consulates Honorary Consulates Lisbon Pç. de Londres, 3 – 3° Dto. 1000 LISBOA Phone: +351 211 881 177 Oporto Rua Garcia de Orta, 37 4150-345 PORTO Phone: +351 226 160 066 Fax: +351 226 161 222 E-mail: gagç[email protected] Vila Real Av. 1° de Maio, 11 – 2° 5000-651 VILA REAL Phone: +351 259 322 312 / 325 516 Fax: +351 259 375 204 Oporto Rua da Reboleira, 7 4050-492 PORTO Phone: +351 222 080 061 Fax: +351 222 080 061 E-mail: [email protected] Albufeira (Algarve) Rua do Lageado, Lt.14 Edifício Mercúrio 8200-328 ALBUFEIRA Phone: +351 289 820 903 Fax: +351 289 820 903 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Complexo Vila Porto Maré Rua Leichlingen, 5 – 2º 9000-003 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 703 803 Fax: +351 291 703 803 E-mail: [email protected] Living and Working in Portugal 22 23 Index Consular Sections Lisbon Calçada do Marquês de Abrantes, 123 1200-718 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 939 292 Fax: +351 213 939 222 E-mail: [email protected] Oporto Av. da Boavista, 1681 – 2º 4100-132 PORTO Phone: +351 226 078 220 Fax: +351 226 078 221 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.consulfrance-porto.org Germany Chancellery Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, 38 1169-043 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 810 210 Fax: +351 218 853 846 Fax (Consular Section): +351 218 810 261 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lissabon.diplo.de Consulate Oporto Av. da França, 20 – 6º 4050-275 PORTO Phone: +351 226 052 810 Fax: +351 226 052 819 E-mail: [email protected] Greece Chancellery Rua do Alto do Duque, 3 1449-026 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 031 260 Fax: +351 213 011 205 E-mail: [email protected] Consulates Lisbon Av. Defensores de Chaves, 15 – 4º G 1000-109 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 501 600 Oporto Rua Pedro Homem de Melo, 91 – 9.4 4150-599 PORTO Phone: +351 226 175 669 Fax: +351 226 175 669 Greece also has Honorary Consulates in Funchal (Madeira), Angra do Heroísmo and Ponta Delgada (Azores). Hungary Chancellery and Consulate Calçada de Sto. Amaro, 85 1349-042 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 645 928 Phone (General Consulate): +351 213 630 395 Fax: +351 213 632 314 E-mail: [email protected] Iceland Chancellery 8, Avenue Kléber 75116 PARIS Phone: +33 1 44 17 32 85 Fax: +33 1 40 67 99 96 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iceland.org/fr Consulates Lisbon Rua José Ferrão, Castelo Branco, 19 2780-682 PAÇO DE ARCOS Phone: +351 214 411 564 Fax: +351 214 411 564 Oporto Largo do Terreiro, 4 4150-339 PORTO Phone: +351 223 322 512 Fax: +351 222 054 955 E-mail: [email protected] Gafanha da Nazaré (Aveiro) Porto Bacalhoeiro, Apartado 6 3830-556 GAFANHA DA NAZARÉ Phone: +351 234 390 210 Fax: +351 234 390 211 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua Luís Soares de Sousa, 35 9501-902 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 284 558 Fax: +351 296 284 920 Horta (Azores, Faial) Rua Cônsul Dabney, Bungalow 2 9900 HORTA Phone: +351 292 282 770 Chancellery Rua da Imprensa à Estrela, 1 – 4º 1200-684 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 929 440 Fax: +351 213 977 363 E-mail: [email protected] Italy Chancellery and Consular Section Lg. Conde Pombeiro, 6 1150-100 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 515 320 Fax: +351 213 154 926 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail (Consular Section): [email protected] Website: www.amblisbona.esteri.it Honorary Consulates Oporto Rua de Restauração, 409 4000 PORTO Phone: +351 226 006 546 Fax: +351 226 006 532 E-mail: [email protected] Vila Real de S. António (Algarve) Av. 25 de Abril, 65 8900 VILA REAL DE S. ANTÓNIO Phone: +351 281 512 025 Fax: +351 281 512 293 Funchal (Madeira) Rua do Bom Jesus, 14 – 1 Dto. 9050-028 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 223 890 Fax: +351 291 224 388 Chancellery Av. da Liberdade, 49 – 5º Esq. 1250-139 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 405 470 Fax: +351 213 405 479 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Latvia Chancellery Tv. da Palmeira, 31A 1200-315 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 407 170 Fax: +351 213 469 045 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulate Oporto Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 292 4100-259 PORTO Phone: +351 226 167 331 Fax: +351 226 167 315 E-mail: [email protected] Lithuania Ireland Malta Chancellery Av. 5 de Outubro, 81 – 1º Esq. 1050-050 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 990 110 Fax: +351 217 996 363 E-mail: [email protected] Luxembourg Chancellery and Consular Section Rua das Janelas Verdes, 43 1200-690 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 931 940 Fax: +351 213 901 410 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mae.lu/mae.taf?ldNav=620 Lisbon Praça Duque de Terceira, 24 – 1º 1200-017 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 470 231 Fax: +351 213 463 832 E-mail: [email protected] Oporto Praça dos Álamos, 30 4100-026 PORTO Phone: +351 226 170 68 Fax: +351 226 168 434 E-mail: [email protected] Tavira (Algarve) Rua José Pires Padinha, 44 – Gab. 8 8800 TAVIRA Phone: +351 281 380 930 Fax: +351 281 380 939 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores) Palácio José do Canto 9500 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 213 243 690 Fax: +351 213 243 699 E-mail: [email protected] Netherlands Chancellery Av. Infante Santo, 43 – 5º 1399-011 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 914 900 Fax: +351 213 966 436 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emb-paisesbaixos.pt Honorary Consulates Honorary Consulates Lisbon Pç. de Londres, 3 – 3° Dto. 1000 LISBOA Phone: +351 211 881 177 Oporto Rua Garcia de Orta, 37 4150-345 PORTO Phone: +351 226 160 066 Fax: +351 226 161 222 E-mail: gagç[email protected] Vila Real Av. 1° de Maio, 11 – 2° 5000-651 VILA REAL Phone: +351 259 322 312 / 325 516 Fax: +351 259 375 204 Oporto Rua da Reboleira, 7 4050-492 PORTO Phone: +351 222 080 061 Fax: +351 222 080 061 E-mail: [email protected] Albufeira (Algarve) Rua do Lageado, Lt.14 Edifício Mercúrio 8200-328 ALBUFEIRA Phone: +351 289 820 903 Fax: +351 289 820 903 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Complexo Vila Porto Maré Rua Leichlingen, 5 – 2º 9000-003 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 703 803 Fax: +351 291 703 803 E-mail: [email protected] Living and Working in Portugal 22 25 Index Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua de Lisboa, Apart. 195 9501-997 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 301 800 Fax: +351 296 301 812 E-mail: [email protected] Norway Chancellery Av. D. Vasco da Gama, 1 1400-127 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 015 344 Fax: +351 213 016 158 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.noruega.org.pt Consulates Oporto Largo do Terreiro, 4 4050-603 PORTO Phone: +351 223 322 512/587 Fax: +351 222 081 568 E-mail: [email protected] Portimão (Algarve) Rua Júdice Biker, 11 – 4° 8500 PORTIMÃO Phone: +351 282 414 878/480 580 Fax: +351 282 414 879/416 660 Funchal (Madeira) Quinta das Maravilhas Rua das Maravilhas, 23 9000 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 741 515 Fax: +351 291 741 514 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Largo da Matriz, 56 9500-118 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 205 030 Fax: +351 296 205 039 E-mail: [email protected] Horta (Azores, Faial) Azores University Cais de Santa Cruz 9901-862 HORTA Phone: +351 292 200 400/414 Fax: +351 292 200 411 E-mail: [email protected] Poland Chancellery Av. das Descobertas, 2 1400-092 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 012 350 Fax: +351 213 041 429 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emb-polonia.pt Consular Section Phone: +351 213 012 350 Fax: +351 213 041 427 E-mail: [email protected] Romania Caniço (Madeira) Switzerland Chancellery Rua de S. Caetano, 5 (Lapa) 1200-828 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 968 812/979 982 Fax: +351 213 960 984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://lisabona.mae.ro or http://lisbon.mae.ro 9125-043 CANIÇO Phone: +351 291 936 936 Fax: +351 291 936 936 E-mail: [email protected] Chancellery Tv. do Jardim, 17 1350-185 LISBOA Phone: 213 944 090 Fax: 213 955 945 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.eda.admin.ch/lisbon Consular Section Phone: +351 213 966 463/960 866 Fax: +351 213 976 169/960 984 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Oporto R. do Campo Alegre, 1306, 4º – Sala 407 4150 PORTO Phone: +351 226 004 215 Fax: +351 226 007 631 E-mail: [email protected] Cascais R. dos Bem Lembrados, 141 – Manique 2645-471 ALCABIDECHE – CASCAIS Phone: +351 214 449 666 Fax: +351 214 449 667 E-mail: [email protected] Vilamoura (Algarve) R. das Estrelas, Edifício Bacará, R/c – Sala 005 8125-468 VILAMOURA Phone: +351 289 324 811 Fax: +351 289 324 813 E-mail: [email protected] Slovak Republic Chancellery Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 19 – 7º Dto. 1050-116 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 583 300 Fax: +351 213 583 309 E-mail: [email protected] Slovenia Chancellery Av. da Liberdade, 49 – 6º Esq. 1250-139 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 423 301 Fax: +351 213 423 305 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://lizbona.veleposlanistvo.si Honorary Consulates Oporto Rua António Cândido, 287 4200-077 PORTO Phone: +351 225 510 032 Fax: +351 225 510 032 E-mail: [email protected] Rua da Olaria, Falésia do Garajau, Bloco C, R/c U Spain Chancellery Rua do Salitre, 1 1269-052 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 472 381/382/383 +351 213 478 621/622 Fax: +351 213 472 384/425 376 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mae.es/embajadas/lisboa/es/home Labour Services and Social Affairs Phone: +351 213 469 877 Fax: +351 213 422 015 E-mail: [email protected] Sweden Chancellery R. Miguel Lupi, 12 – 2º 1249-077 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 942 260 Fax: +351 213 942 261 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.swedenabroad.com/lisbon Consulates Oporto Largo do Terreiro, 4 4050-603 PORTO Phone: +351 223 322 512/587 Fax: +351 222 054 955 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua Padre Gonçalves da Câmara, 26 – 1º Dto. 9000-085 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 233 603 Fax: +351 291 220 634 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Almancil (Algarve) Av. 5 de Outubro Edifício Coral, Sala V 8135-908 ALMANCIL Phone: +351 289 355 213 Fax: +351 289 358 637 E-mail: [email protected] Vila Franca do Campo (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua de S. Lázaro, 20 B Água d'Alto 9680-909 VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO Phone: +351 296 582 776 Fax: +351 296 582 998 E-mail: [email protected] Consulate Oporto Rua do Carvalho, 102 M – 6º Dto. 4150-192 PORTO Phone: +351 225 321 433 Fax: +351 225 321 434 E-mail: [email protected] United Kingdom Embassy and Consular Section Rua de S. Bernardo, 33 1249-082 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 924 000 Fax: +351 213 924 153 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uk-embassy.pt Honorary Consulates Oporto Tv. Barão de Forrester, 10 4400-034 VILA NOVA DE GAIA Phone: +351 226 184 789 Fax: +351 226 100 438 E-mail: [email protected] Portimão (Algarve) Largo Francisco A. Maurício, 7 – 1° 8500-535 PORTIMÃO Phone: +351 282 490 750 Fax: +351 282 490 758 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua da Alfândega, 10 – 3º C 9000-059 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 212 860/867 Fax: +351 291 212 869 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua Domingos Rebelo, 43 A 9500-234 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 628 175 Fax: +351 296 628 175 E-mail: [email protected] Portuguese Embassies and Consulates in the World Website: www.mne.publinet.com.pt/home/missoesdiplomaticas-no-mundo/ Living and Working in Portugal 24 25 Index Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua de Lisboa, Apart. 195 9501-997 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 301 800 Fax: +351 296 301 812 E-mail: [email protected] Norway Chancellery Av. D. Vasco da Gama, 1 1400-127 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 015 344 Fax: +351 213 016 158 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.noruega.org.pt Consulates Oporto Largo do Terreiro, 4 4050-603 PORTO Phone: +351 223 322 512/587 Fax: +351 222 081 568 E-mail: [email protected] Portimão (Algarve) Rua Júdice Biker, 11 – 4° 8500 PORTIMÃO Phone: +351 282 414 878/480 580 Fax: +351 282 414 879/416 660 Funchal (Madeira) Quinta das Maravilhas Rua das Maravilhas, 23 9000 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 741 515 Fax: +351 291 741 514 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Largo da Matriz, 56 9500-118 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 205 030 Fax: +351 296 205 039 E-mail: [email protected] Horta (Azores, Faial) Azores University Cais de Santa Cruz 9901-862 HORTA Phone: +351 292 200 400/414 Fax: +351 292 200 411 E-mail: [email protected] Poland Chancellery Av. das Descobertas, 2 1400-092 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 012 350 Fax: +351 213 041 429 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.emb-polonia.pt Consular Section Phone: +351 213 012 350 Fax: +351 213 041 427 E-mail: [email protected] Romania Caniço (Madeira) Switzerland Chancellery Rua de S. Caetano, 5 (Lapa) 1200-828 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 968 812/979 982 Fax: +351 213 960 984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://lisabona.mae.ro or http://lisbon.mae.ro 9125-043 CANIÇO Phone: +351 291 936 936 Fax: +351 291 936 936 E-mail: [email protected] Chancellery Tv. do Jardim, 17 1350-185 LISBOA Phone: 213 944 090 Fax: 213 955 945 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.eda.admin.ch/lisbon Consular Section Phone: +351 213 966 463/960 866 Fax: +351 213 976 169/960 984 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Oporto R. do Campo Alegre, 1306, 4º – Sala 407 4150 PORTO Phone: +351 226 004 215 Fax: +351 226 007 631 E-mail: [email protected] Cascais R. dos Bem Lembrados, 141 – Manique 2645-471 ALCABIDECHE – CASCAIS Phone: +351 214 449 666 Fax: +351 214 449 667 E-mail: [email protected] Vilamoura (Algarve) R. das Estrelas, Edifício Bacará, R/c – Sala 005 8125-468 VILAMOURA Phone: +351 289 324 811 Fax: +351 289 324 813 E-mail: [email protected] Slovak Republic Chancellery Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 19 – 7º Dto. 1050-116 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 583 300 Fax: +351 213 583 309 E-mail: [email protected] Slovenia Chancellery Av. da Liberdade, 49 – 6º Esq. 1250-139 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 423 301 Fax: +351 213 423 305 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://lizbona.veleposlanistvo.si Honorary Consulates Oporto Rua António Cândido, 287 4200-077 PORTO Phone: +351 225 510 032 Fax: +351 225 510 032 E-mail: [email protected] Rua da Olaria, Falésia do Garajau, Bloco C, R/c U Spain Chancellery Rua do Salitre, 1 1269-052 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 472 381/382/383 +351 213 478 621/622 Fax: +351 213 472 384/425 376 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mae.es/embajadas/lisboa/es/home Labour Services and Social Affairs Phone: +351 213 469 877 Fax: +351 213 422 015 E-mail: [email protected] Sweden Chancellery R. Miguel Lupi, 12 – 2º 1249-077 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 942 260 Fax: +351 213 942 261 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.swedenabroad.com/lisbon Consulates Oporto Largo do Terreiro, 4 4050-603 PORTO Phone: +351 223 322 512/587 Fax: +351 222 054 955 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua Padre Gonçalves da Câmara, 26 – 1º Dto. 9000-085 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 233 603 Fax: +351 291 220 634 E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulates Almancil (Algarve) Av. 5 de Outubro Edifício Coral, Sala V 8135-908 ALMANCIL Phone: +351 289 355 213 Fax: +351 289 358 637 E-mail: [email protected] Vila Franca do Campo (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua de S. Lázaro, 20 B Água d'Alto 9680-909 VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO Phone: +351 296 582 776 Fax: +351 296 582 998 E-mail: [email protected] Consulate Oporto Rua do Carvalho, 102 M – 6º Dto. 4150-192 PORTO Phone: +351 225 321 433 Fax: +351 225 321 434 E-mail: [email protected] United Kingdom Embassy and Consular Section Rua de S. Bernardo, 33 1249-082 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 924 000 Fax: +351 213 924 153 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uk-embassy.pt Honorary Consulates Oporto Tv. Barão de Forrester, 10 4400-034 VILA NOVA DE GAIA Phone: +351 226 184 789 Fax: +351 226 100 438 E-mail: [email protected] Portimão (Algarve) Largo Francisco A. Maurício, 7 – 1° 8500-535 PORTIMÃO Phone: +351 282 490 750 Fax: +351 282 490 758 E-mail: [email protected] Funchal (Madeira) Rua da Alfândega, 10 – 3º C 9000-059 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 212 860/867 Fax: +351 291 212 869 E-mail: [email protected] Ponta Delgada (Azores, S. Miguel) Rua Domingos Rebelo, 43 A 9500-234 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 628 175 Fax: +351 296 628 175 E-mail: [email protected] Portuguese Embassies and Consulates in the World Website: www.mne.publinet.com.pt/home/missoesdiplomaticas-no-mundo/ Living and Working in Portugal 24 27 Index Professional Associations Ordem dos Advogados (Lawyers Professional Association) Largo de São Domingos, 14 – 1º 1169-060 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 823 550 Fax: +351 218 862 403 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oa.pt Ordem dos Arquitectos (Architects Professional Association) Tv. do Carvalho, 23 1249-003 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 241 110 Fax: +351 213 241 101 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arquitectos.pt Ordem dos Biólogos (Biologists Professional Association) Rua José Ricardo, 11 – 2º Esq. 1900-286 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 401 878 Fax: +351 218 401 876 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordembiologos.pt Associação Nacional de Bioquímicos (Biochemists Professional Association) Apartado 756 4151-701 PORTO E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anbioq.org Ordem dos Economistas (Economists Professional Association) Rua da Estrela, 8 1200-669 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 929 470 Fax: +351 213 961 428 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemeconomistas.pt Ordem dos Enfermeiros (Nurses Professional Association) Av. Almirante Gago Coutinho, 75 1700-028 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 455 230 Fax: +351 218 455 259 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemenfermeiros.pt Ordem dos Engenheiros (Engineers Professional Association) Av. Sidónio Pais, 4 E 1050-212 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 132 600 Fax: +351 213 524 632 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemengenheiros.pt Associação Nacional dos Engenheiros Técnicos (Technical Engineers Professional Association) Praça D. João da Câmara, 19 1200-147 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 256 327/328 Fax: +351 213 256 334 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anet.pt Ordem dos Farmacêuticos (Pharmacists Professional Association) Rua da Sociedade Farmacêutica, 18 1169-075 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 191 380 Fax: +351 213 191 399 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemfarmaceuticos.pt Comissão da Carteira Profissional dos Jornalistas (Journalists Professional Card Commission) Palácio Foz – Praça dos Restauradores 1250-187 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 221 230 +351 213 424 303 Fax: +351 213 221 229 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccpi.pt Ordem dos Médicos (Medical Doctors Professional Association) Av. Almirante Gago Coutinho, 151 1749-084 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 427 100 Fax: +351 218 427 199 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemdosmedicos.pt Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas (Medical Dentists Professional Association) Av. Dr. Antunes Guimarães, 463 4100-080 PORTO Phone: +351 226 197 690 Fax: +351 226 197 699 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.omd.pt Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários (Veterinary Professional Association) Rua Gomes Freire, Edifício ESMV 1169-014 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 129 370 Fax: +351 213 129 379 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.omv.pt Pró-Ordem dos Professores (Teachers Professional Association) Rua Prof. Vieira de Almeida, 7 – 4º N 1600-664 LISBOA Phone / Fax: +351 217 590 701 Mobile: +351 967 615 321 Website: www.ordemdosprofessores.org Associação Pró-Ordem dos Psicólogos (Psychologists Professional Association) Latino Coelho Business Centre Rua Latino Coelho, 87 1050-134 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 502 571 Mobile: +351 962 251 575 Fax: +351 213 502 564 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemdospsicologos.org Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas (Chartered Account Auditors Professional Association) Rua do Salitre, 51/53 1250-198 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 536 158 Fax: +351 213 536 149 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oroc.pt Câmara dos Técnicos Oficiais de Contas (Chamber of Chartered Accountants) Av. Barbosa du Bocage, 45 1049-013 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 999 700 Fax: +351 217 957 332 / 959 080 / 959 208 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ctoc.pt Trade Union Confederations CGTP-IN – Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (Portuguese Workers’ General Confederation) Rua Victor Cordon, 1 1249-102 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 236 500 Fax: +351 213 236 695 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cgtp.pt UGT – União Geral dos Trabalhadores (Workers General Trade Union) Rua de Buenos Aires, 11 1249-067 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 931 200 Fax: +351 213 974 612 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ugt.pt Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce Associação Empresarial de Portugal (Portugal Business Association) Leça de Palmeira 4450-617 MATOSINHOS Phone: +351 229 981 500/530 Fax: +351 229 981 616/617 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aeportugal.pt Associação de Empresas de Construção Civil e Obras Públicas (Civil Construction and Public Works Companies Association) R. Duque de Palmela, 20 1250-098 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 110 200 Fax: +351 213 562 816 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aecops.pt Confederação do Comércio e Serviços de Portugal (Commerce and Services Portuguese Confederation) Av. D. Vasco da Gama, 29 1449-032 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 031 380 Fax: +351 213 031 401 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccp.pt Associação Industrial de Lisboa – Câmara de Comércio e Indústria (Lisbon Business Association – Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Rua das Portas de Sto. Antão, 89 1169-022 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 224 050 Fax: +351 213 224 051 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.port-chambers.com Associação Industrial Portuguesa (Portuguese Industrial Association) Praça das Indústrias 1300-307 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 601 000 Fax: +351 213 641 301 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aip.pt Câmara de Comércio Luso-Alemã (German-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. Liberdade, 38 – 2º 1269-039 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 211 200 Fax: +351 213 467 150 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccila-portugal.com Câmara de Comércio Luso-Belga-Luxemburguesa (Portuguese-Belgian-Luxembourghese Chamber of Commerce) Av. Duque d’Ávila, 203 – 5º 1050-082 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 152 502/503 Fax: +351 213 547 738 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cclbl.com Câmara de Comércio Luso-Britânica (British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Rua da Estrela, 8 1200-669 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 942 020 Fax: +351 213 942 029 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bpcc.pt Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Espanhola (Spanish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Av. Marquês de Tomar, 2 – 7º 1050-155 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 509 310 Fax: +351 213 526 333 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.portugalespanha.org Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Francesa (French-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Av. Liberdade, 9 – 7º 1250-139 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 241 996 Fax: +351 213 424 881 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccilf.pt Câmara de Comércio Portugal-Holanda (Dutch-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. Infante Santo, 43 – 5º 1399-011 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 955 581 Fax: +351 213 955 582 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccph.pt Câmara de Comércio Luso-Húngara (Hungarian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Rua Tierno Galvan, 3 – 7º, Sala 701 1070-274 LISBOA Phone: +351 917 256 594 / 933 258 251 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.cclusohungara.pt Living and Working in Portugal 26 27 Index Professional Associations Ordem dos Advogados (Lawyers Professional Association) Largo de São Domingos, 14 – 1º 1169-060 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 823 550 Fax: +351 218 862 403 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oa.pt Ordem dos Arquitectos (Architects Professional Association) Tv. do Carvalho, 23 1249-003 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 241 110 Fax: +351 213 241 101 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arquitectos.pt Ordem dos Biólogos (Biologists Professional Association) Rua José Ricardo, 11 – 2º Esq. 1900-286 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 401 878 Fax: +351 218 401 876 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordembiologos.pt Associação Nacional de Bioquímicos (Biochemists Professional Association) Apartado 756 4151-701 PORTO E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anbioq.org Ordem dos Economistas (Economists Professional Association) Rua da Estrela, 8 1200-669 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 929 470 Fax: +351 213 961 428 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemeconomistas.pt Ordem dos Enfermeiros (Nurses Professional Association) Av. Almirante Gago Coutinho, 75 1700-028 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 455 230 Fax: +351 218 455 259 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemenfermeiros.pt Ordem dos Engenheiros (Engineers Professional Association) Av. Sidónio Pais, 4 E 1050-212 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 132 600 Fax: +351 213 524 632 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemengenheiros.pt Associação Nacional dos Engenheiros Técnicos (Technical Engineers Professional Association) Praça D. João da Câmara, 19 1200-147 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 256 327/328 Fax: +351 213 256 334 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anet.pt Ordem dos Farmacêuticos (Pharmacists Professional Association) Rua da Sociedade Farmacêutica, 18 1169-075 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 191 380 Fax: +351 213 191 399 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemfarmaceuticos.pt Comissão da Carteira Profissional dos Jornalistas (Journalists Professional Card Commission) Palácio Foz – Praça dos Restauradores 1250-187 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 221 230 +351 213 424 303 Fax: +351 213 221 229 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccpi.pt Ordem dos Médicos (Medical Doctors Professional Association) Av. Almirante Gago Coutinho, 151 1749-084 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 427 100 Fax: +351 218 427 199 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemdosmedicos.pt Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas (Medical Dentists Professional Association) Av. Dr. Antunes Guimarães, 463 4100-080 PORTO Phone: +351 226 197 690 Fax: +351 226 197 699 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.omd.pt Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários (Veterinary Professional Association) Rua Gomes Freire, Edifício ESMV 1169-014 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 129 370 Fax: +351 213 129 379 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.omv.pt Pró-Ordem dos Professores (Teachers Professional Association) Rua Prof. Vieira de Almeida, 7 – 4º N 1600-664 LISBOA Phone / Fax: +351 217 590 701 Mobile: +351 967 615 321 Website: www.ordemdosprofessores.org Associação Pró-Ordem dos Psicólogos (Psychologists Professional Association) Latino Coelho Business Centre Rua Latino Coelho, 87 1050-134 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 502 571 Mobile: +351 962 251 575 Fax: +351 213 502 564 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ordemdospsicologos.org Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas (Chartered Account Auditors Professional Association) Rua do Salitre, 51/53 1250-198 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 536 158 Fax: +351 213 536 149 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oroc.pt Câmara dos Técnicos Oficiais de Contas (Chamber of Chartered Accountants) Av. Barbosa du Bocage, 45 1049-013 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 999 700 Fax: +351 217 957 332 / 959 080 / 959 208 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ctoc.pt Trade Union Confederations CGTP-IN – Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses (Portuguese Workers’ General Confederation) Rua Victor Cordon, 1 1249-102 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 236 500 Fax: +351 213 236 695 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cgtp.pt UGT – União Geral dos Trabalhadores (Workers General Trade Union) Rua de Buenos Aires, 11 1249-067 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 931 200 Fax: +351 213 974 612 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ugt.pt Business Associations and Chambers of Commerce Associação Empresarial de Portugal (Portugal Business Association) Leça de Palmeira 4450-617 MATOSINHOS Phone: +351 229 981 500/530 Fax: +351 229 981 616/617 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aeportugal.pt Associação de Empresas de Construção Civil e Obras Públicas (Civil Construction and Public Works Companies Association) R. Duque de Palmela, 20 1250-098 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 110 200 Fax: +351 213 562 816 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aecops.pt Confederação do Comércio e Serviços de Portugal (Commerce and Services Portuguese Confederation) Av. D. Vasco da Gama, 29 1449-032 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 031 380 Fax: +351 213 031 401 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccp.pt Associação Industrial de Lisboa – Câmara de Comércio e Indústria (Lisbon Business Association – Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Rua das Portas de Sto. Antão, 89 1169-022 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 224 050 Fax: +351 213 224 051 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.port-chambers.com Associação Industrial Portuguesa (Portuguese Industrial Association) Praça das Indústrias 1300-307 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 601 000 Fax: +351 213 641 301 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aip.pt Câmara de Comércio Luso-Alemã (German-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. Liberdade, 38 – 2º 1269-039 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 211 200 Fax: +351 213 467 150 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccila-portugal.com Câmara de Comércio Luso-Belga-Luxemburguesa (Portuguese-Belgian-Luxembourghese Chamber of Commerce) Av. Duque d’Ávila, 203 – 5º 1050-082 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 152 502/503 Fax: +351 213 547 738 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cclbl.com Câmara de Comércio Luso-Britânica (British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Rua da Estrela, 8 1200-669 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 942 020 Fax: +351 213 942 029 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bpcc.pt Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Espanhola (Spanish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Av. Marquês de Tomar, 2 – 7º 1050-155 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 509 310 Fax: +351 213 526 333 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.portugalespanha.org Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Francesa (French-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Av. Liberdade, 9 – 7º 1250-139 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 241 996 Fax: +351 213 424 881 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccilf.pt Câmara de Comércio Portugal-Holanda (Dutch-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. Infante Santo, 43 – 5º 1399-011 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 955 581 Fax: +351 213 955 582 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccph.pt Câmara de Comércio Luso-Húngara (Hungarian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Rua Tierno Galvan, 3 – 7º, Sala 701 1070-274 LISBOA Phone: +351 917 256 594 / 933 258 251 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.cclusohungara.pt Living and Working in Portugal 26 29 Index Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Sueca (Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. do Forte, 3, Ed. Suécia I 2790-073 CARNAXIDE Phone: +351 214 171 300 Fax: +351 214 171 304 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.camaralusosueca.pt Câmara de Comércio Luso-Italiana (Italian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. 5 de Outubro, 95 – 4º Dto. 1050-051 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 950 263 Fax: +351 217 931 984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccitalia.pt Tourism and Information on Portugal Turismo de Portugal, I.P. (Portugal Tourism Institute) Rua Ivone Silva, Lote 6 1050-124 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 810 000 Fax: +351 217 937 537 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.turismodeportugal.pt Portugal Official Tourism Portal www.visitportugal.com Some Regions’ Official Tourism Portals Lisboa: www.visitlisboa.com Algarve: www.visitallgarve.com Alentejo: www.visitalentejo.com Azores: www.visitazores.com Madeira: www.madeiratourism.org Portugal.org www.portugal.org Portuguese Government Official Portal www.portugal.gov.pt Instituto Nacional de Estatística (National Statistics Institute) Website: www.ine.pt Agência Lusa (Portugal Official News Agency) Website: www.lusa.pt Instituto de Meteorologia (Institute of Meteorology) Website: www.meteo.pt Regional Authorities CCDR Norte – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte (North Regional Coordination Commission) Rua Rainha D. Estefânia, 251 4150-304 PORTO Phone: +351 226 086 300 Fax: +351 226 061 489 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccr-n.pt CCDR Centro – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro (Centre Regional Coordination Commission) Rua Bernardim Ribeiro, 80 3000-069 COIMBRA Phone: +351 239 400 100 Fax: +351 239 400 115 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdrc.pt CCDR Lisboa – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional de Lisboa (Lisbon Regional Coordination Commission) Rua da Artilharia 1, 33 1269-145 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 837 100 Fax: +351 213 831 292 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdr-lvt.pt CCDR Alentejo – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Alentejo (Alentejo Regional Coordination Commission) Estrada das Piscinas, 193 7004-514 ÉVORA Phone: +351 266 740 300 Fax: +351 266 706 562 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdr-a.gov.pt CCDR Algarve – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Algarve (Algarve Regional Coordination Commission) Praça da Liberdade, 2 8000-164 FARO Phone: +351 289 895 200 Fax: +351 289 807 623 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdr-alg.pt Governo da Região Autónoma da Madeira (Madeira Islands Regional Government) Avenida Zarco, Edif. Governo Regional 9004-527 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 212 001 Fax: +351 291 223 858 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gov-madeira.pt Governo da Região Autónoma dos Açores (Azores Islands Regional Government) Rua 16 de Fevereiro, Palácio da Conceição 9504-509 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 301 100 / 204 700 Fax: +351 296 629 335 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.azores.gov.pt Language Learning Instituto Camões (Portuguese Language & Culture Promotion Institute) Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 113 1150-279 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 109 100 Fax: +351 213 143 987 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.instituto-camoes.pt Camões Virtual Centre Website: www.instituto-camoes.pt/cvc/ Easy Portuguese: www.easyportuguese.com Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas DGES – Direcção Geral do Ensino Superior (Higher Education Directorate-General) NARIC Portugal Av. Duque de Ávila, 137 1069-016 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 126 000 E-mails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.dges.mctes.pt/dges/pt/reconhecimento/naricenic DGIDC – Direcção Geral de Inovação e Desenvolvimento Curricular (Innovation and Contents Development Directorate-General) Av. 24 de Julho, 140 1399-025 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 934 500 Fax: +351 213 934 695 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dgidc.min-edu.pt/equivale.asp IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. (Employment and Vocational Training Institute) PNRQ – Ponto Nacional de Referência para as Qualificações (National Reference Point for Qualifications) Rua de Xabregas, 52 Phone: +351 218 614 545 Fax: +351 218 614 602 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://portal.iefp.pt/pnrq/index.html EUROPASS Website: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ EUROPASS Centre in Portugal: Av. Infante Santo, 2 – 1º 1350-178 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 944 760 Fax: +351 213 944 737 Website: www.socleo.pt/europass/ Labour Legislation ACT – Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho (Labour Conditions Authority) Av. Casal Ribeiro, 18 A 1000-092 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 308 700 Fax: +351 213 308 710 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.act.gov.pt DGERT – Direcção Geral do Emprego e das Relações do Trabalho (Employment and Industrial Relations Directorate-General) Praça de Londres, 2 – 7º 1049-056 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 441 100 Fax: +351 218 441 425 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt Social Security Instituto de Segurança Social, I.P. (Social Security Institute) Rua Rosa Araújo, 43 1250-194 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 102 000 Fax: +351 213 102 090 E-mail: [email protected] Departamento de Acordos Internacionais da Segurança Social (Social Security International Agreements Department) Rua da Junqueira, 112 – Apart. 3072 1300-344 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 652 300 Fax: +351 213 652 498 E-mail: [email protected] Social Security Portal: www.seg-social.pt Taxes Direcção Geral dos Impostos (Taxes Directorate General) Rua do Comércio, 49 1149-017 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 812 600 Website: www.dgci.min-financas.pt/pt Health Care Ministério da Saúde (Health Ministry) Website: www.min-saude.pt Direcção Geral de Saúde (Health Directorate-General) Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, 45 1049-005 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 430 500 Fax: +351 218 430 530 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dgs.pt INFARMED – Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento e Produtos de Saúde, I.P. (Pharmacy and Medicine National Institute) Parque de Saúde de Lisboa – Av. do Brasil, 53 1749-004 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 987 100 Fax: +351 217 987 316 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.infarmed.pt Living and Working in Portugal 28 29 Index Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Luso-Sueca (Swedish-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. do Forte, 3, Ed. Suécia I 2790-073 CARNAXIDE Phone: +351 214 171 300 Fax: +351 214 171 304 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.camaralusosueca.pt Câmara de Comércio Luso-Italiana (Italian-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce) Av. 5 de Outubro, 95 – 4º Dto. 1050-051 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 950 263 Fax: +351 217 931 984 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccitalia.pt Tourism and Information on Portugal Turismo de Portugal, I.P. (Portugal Tourism Institute) Rua Ivone Silva, Lote 6 1050-124 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 810 000 Fax: +351 217 937 537 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.turismodeportugal.pt Portugal Official Tourism Portal www.visitportugal.com Some Regions’ Official Tourism Portals Lisboa: www.visitlisboa.com Algarve: www.visitallgarve.com Alentejo: www.visitalentejo.com Azores: www.visitazores.com Madeira: www.madeiratourism.org Portugal.org www.portugal.org Portuguese Government Official Portal www.portugal.gov.pt Instituto Nacional de Estatística (National Statistics Institute) Website: www.ine.pt Agência Lusa (Portugal Official News Agency) Website: www.lusa.pt Instituto de Meteorologia (Institute of Meteorology) Website: www.meteo.pt Regional Authorities CCDR Norte – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte (North Regional Coordination Commission) Rua Rainha D. Estefânia, 251 4150-304 PORTO Phone: +351 226 086 300 Fax: +351 226 061 489 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccr-n.pt CCDR Centro – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro (Centre Regional Coordination Commission) Rua Bernardim Ribeiro, 80 3000-069 COIMBRA Phone: +351 239 400 100 Fax: +351 239 400 115 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdrc.pt CCDR Lisboa – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional de Lisboa (Lisbon Regional Coordination Commission) Rua da Artilharia 1, 33 1269-145 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 837 100 Fax: +351 213 831 292 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdr-lvt.pt CCDR Alentejo – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Alentejo (Alentejo Regional Coordination Commission) Estrada das Piscinas, 193 7004-514 ÉVORA Phone: +351 266 740 300 Fax: +351 266 706 562 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdr-a.gov.pt CCDR Algarve – Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Algarve (Algarve Regional Coordination Commission) Praça da Liberdade, 2 8000-164 FARO Phone: +351 289 895 200 Fax: +351 289 807 623 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ccdr-alg.pt Governo da Região Autónoma da Madeira (Madeira Islands Regional Government) Avenida Zarco, Edif. Governo Regional 9004-527 FUNCHAL Phone: +351 291 212 001 Fax: +351 291 223 858 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gov-madeira.pt Governo da Região Autónoma dos Açores (Azores Islands Regional Government) Rua 16 de Fevereiro, Palácio da Conceição 9504-509 PONTA DELGADA Phone: +351 296 301 100 / 204 700 Fax: +351 296 629 335 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.azores.gov.pt Language Learning Instituto Camões (Portuguese Language & Culture Promotion Institute) Rua Rodrigues Sampaio, 113 1150-279 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 109 100 Fax: +351 213 143 987 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.instituto-camoes.pt Camões Virtual Centre Website: www.instituto-camoes.pt/cvc/ Easy Portuguese: www.easyportuguese.com Recognition of Professional Skills and Academic Diplomas DGES – Direcção Geral do Ensino Superior (Higher Education Directorate-General) NARIC Portugal Av. Duque de Ávila, 137 1069-016 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 126 000 E-mails: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.dges.mctes.pt/dges/pt/reconhecimento/naricenic DGIDC – Direcção Geral de Inovação e Desenvolvimento Curricular (Innovation and Contents Development Directorate-General) Av. 24 de Julho, 140 1399-025 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 934 500 Fax: +351 213 934 695 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dgidc.min-edu.pt/equivale.asp IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. (Employment and Vocational Training Institute) PNRQ – Ponto Nacional de Referência para as Qualificações (National Reference Point for Qualifications) Rua de Xabregas, 52 Phone: +351 218 614 545 Fax: +351 218 614 602 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://portal.iefp.pt/pnrq/index.html EUROPASS Website: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ EUROPASS Centre in Portugal: Av. Infante Santo, 2 – 1º 1350-178 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 944 760 Fax: +351 213 944 737 Website: www.socleo.pt/europass/ Labour Legislation ACT – Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho (Labour Conditions Authority) Av. Casal Ribeiro, 18 A 1000-092 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 308 700 Fax: +351 213 308 710 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.act.gov.pt DGERT – Direcção Geral do Emprego e das Relações do Trabalho (Employment and Industrial Relations Directorate-General) Praça de Londres, 2 – 7º 1049-056 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 441 100 Fax: +351 218 441 425 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt Social Security Instituto de Segurança Social, I.P. (Social Security Institute) Rua Rosa Araújo, 43 1250-194 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 102 000 Fax: +351 213 102 090 E-mail: [email protected] Departamento de Acordos Internacionais da Segurança Social (Social Security International Agreements Department) Rua da Junqueira, 112 – Apart. 3072 1300-344 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 652 300 Fax: +351 213 652 498 E-mail: [email protected] Social Security Portal: www.seg-social.pt Taxes Direcção Geral dos Impostos (Taxes Directorate General) Rua do Comércio, 49 1149-017 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 812 600 Website: www.dgci.min-financas.pt/pt Health Care Ministério da Saúde (Health Ministry) Website: www.min-saude.pt Direcção Geral de Saúde (Health Directorate-General) Alameda D. Afonso Henriques, 45 1049-005 LISBOA Phone: +351 218 430 500 Fax: +351 218 430 530 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dgs.pt INFARMED – Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento e Produtos de Saúde, I.P. (Pharmacy and Medicine National Institute) Parque de Saúde de Lisboa – Av. do Brasil, 53 1749-004 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 987 100 Fax: +351 217 987 316 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.infarmed.pt Living and Working in Portugal 28 30 Index Educational System Ministério da Educação (Ministry of Education) Website: www.min-edu.pt CIREP – Centro de Relações Públicas e Atendimento (Public Relations and Welcoming Centre) E-mail: [email protected] Av. 5 de Outubro, 107 1069-018 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 811 690 Fax: +351 217 978 020 Av. 24 de Julho, 134C 1399-029 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 932 860 / 1 Fax: +351 213 951 776 ANQ – Agência Nacional para a Qualificação (National Agency for Qualification) Av. 24 de Julho, 138 1399-026 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 943 700 Fax: +351 213 943 799 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anq.gov.pt Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education) Palácio das Laranjeiras Estrada das Laranjeiras, 197-205 1649-018 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 231 000 Fax: +351 217 271 457 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mctes.pt Other Public Services Portal do Cidadão – Citizen Portal (One-Stop Shop Public Information and Services) Website: www.portaldocidadao.pt AICEP – Portugal Global Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal, EPE (Portuguese Agency for Investment and External Trade) Phone: 808 214 214 (only available in Portugal) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.investinportugal.pt IAPMEI – Instituto de Apoio as Pequenas e Médias Empresas e ao Investimento (Institute for the Support to Small and Medium Enterprises and to Investment) Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 73 1269-169 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 836 000 Fax: +351 213 836 283 Website: www.iapmei.pt Centros de Formalidades das Empresas (Business Formality Centres) Website: www.cfe.iapmei.pt Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal Website: www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt IRN – Instituto de Registos e do Notariado IP (Registration and Conveyancing Institute) Av. 5 de Outubro, 202 – Apart. 14015 1064-803 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 985 500 Fax: +351 217 951 350 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.irn.mj.pt Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Palácio das Necessidades, Largo do Rilvas 1399-030 LlSBOA Phone: +351 213 946 000 Website: www.min-nestrangeiros.pt SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration Service) Rua Conselheiro José Silvestre Ribeiro, 4 1649-007 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 115 000 Fax: +351 217 140 332 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sef.pt Citizens Signpost Service (Advisory service on solving specific problems with mobility in the European Internal Market) Europe Direct Call Centre: 00800 67 89 10 11 Website: http://ec.europa.eu/citizensrights/front_end/ SOLVIT – legal problems solving with Public Administrations in Europe Website: http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/ SOLVIT Centre in Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs - European Affairs Directorate General – Internal Market Unit Rua da Cova da Moura, 1 1350-115 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 935 750/753/540 Fax: +351 213 935 678 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mne.publinet.com.pt/solvit/ Banco de Portugal (Portuguese National Bank) Website: www.bportugal.pt National Generalist Portals www.sapo.pt www.clix.pt www.vizzavi.pt www.altavista.pt www.aeiou.pt www.iol.pt www.cidadevirtual.pt www.kompass.com/kinl/pt (database on companies and services) www.pai.pt (Portuguese yellow pages online) EDITOR Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. PROJECT EDITOR EURES Portugal Technical Coordination HEAD EDITOR Communication Department Image and Marketing Unit DESIGN 5W – Comunicação e Marketing Estratégico, Lda. PRINT Printipo – Indústrias Gráficas, Lda. CIRCULATION 1000 Copies ISBN 978-989-638-017-5 PUBLICATION DATE March 2008 30 Index Educational System Ministério da Educação (Ministry of Education) Website: www.min-edu.pt CIREP – Centro de Relações Públicas e Atendimento (Public Relations and Welcoming Centre) E-mail: [email protected] Av. 5 de Outubro, 107 1069-018 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 811 690 Fax: +351 217 978 020 Av. 24 de Julho, 134C 1399-029 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 932 860 / 1 Fax: +351 213 951 776 ANQ – Agência Nacional para a Qualificação (National Agency for Qualification) Av. 24 de Julho, 138 1399-026 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 943 700 Fax: +351 213 943 799 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anq.gov.pt Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education) Palácio das Laranjeiras Estrada das Laranjeiras, 197-205 1649-018 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 231 000 Fax: +351 217 271 457 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mctes.pt Other Public Services Portal do Cidadão – Citizen Portal (One-Stop Shop Public Information and Services) Website: www.portaldocidadao.pt AICEP – Portugal Global Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal, EPE (Portuguese Agency for Investment and External Trade) Phone: 808 214 214 (only available in Portugal) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.investinportugal.pt IAPMEI – Instituto de Apoio as Pequenas e Médias Empresas e ao Investimento (Institute for the Support to Small and Medium Enterprises and to Investment) Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 73 1269-169 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 836 000 Fax: +351 213 836 283 Website: www.iapmei.pt Centros de Formalidades das Empresas (Business Formality Centres) Website: www.cfe.iapmei.pt Enterprise Europe Network in Portugal Website: www.enterpriseeuropenetwork.pt IRN – Instituto de Registos e do Notariado IP (Registration and Conveyancing Institute) Av. 5 de Outubro, 202 – Apart. 14015 1064-803 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 985 500 Fax: +351 217 951 350 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.irn.mj.pt Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Palácio das Necessidades, Largo do Rilvas 1399-030 LlSBOA Phone: +351 213 946 000 Website: www.min-nestrangeiros.pt SEF – Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Immigration Service) Rua Conselheiro José Silvestre Ribeiro, 4 1649-007 LISBOA Phone: +351 217 115 000 Fax: +351 217 140 332 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sef.pt Citizens Signpost Service (Advisory service on solving specific problems with mobility in the European Internal Market) Europe Direct Call Centre: 00800 67 89 10 11 Website: http://ec.europa.eu/citizensrights/front_end/ SOLVIT – legal problems solving with Public Administrations in Europe Website: http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/ SOLVIT Centre in Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs - European Affairs Directorate General – Internal Market Unit Rua da Cova da Moura, 1 1350-115 LISBOA Phone: +351 213 935 750/753/540 Fax: +351 213 935 678 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mne.publinet.com.pt/solvit/ Banco de Portugal (Portuguese National Bank) Website: www.bportugal.pt National Generalist Portals www.sapo.pt www.clix.pt www.vizzavi.pt www.altavista.pt www.aeiou.pt www.iol.pt www.cidadevirtual.pt www.kompass.com/kinl/pt (database on companies and services) www.pai.pt (Portuguese yellow pages online) EDITOR Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. PROJECT EDITOR EURES Portugal Technical Coordination HEAD EDITOR Communication Department Image and Marketing Unit DESIGN 5W – Comunicação e Marketing Estratégico, Lda. PRINT Printipo – Indústrias Gráficas, Lda. CIRCULATION 1000 Copies ISBN 978-989-638-017-5 PUBLICATION DATE March 2008