Highlights: Portugal has an annual requirement of 100,000 skilled workers to meet its workforce needs
- As per data from a recent study, Portugal will need up to 100,000 skilled foreign workers every year.
- The demand for skilled workers has increased in Portugal owing to the current workforce shortage.
- Around 80,000 additional workers are required in the construction sector alone.
- The Portuguese government has proposed strategies to accelerate the immigration process for foreign workers.
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Workforce requirements in Portugal
As per the reports of a study conducted by Migrations and Human Rights in Portugal, the country will need around 50,000-100,000 skilled foreign workers annually to maintain the economic growth.
The construction sector in Portugal alone has a requirement of 80,000 skilled workers. The government is planning to implement strategies to facilitate the immigration process for foreign workers.
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Portugal updated visa policies to attract foreign workers
EU countries like Germany, France and Portugal offer new visas for skilled professionals from 2025. In an effort to address the labor force requirements in Portugal, the country has recently launched seasonal, short-term, and long-term visa options for foreign workers.
Seasonal visas mainly aim to bring foreign workers into the tourism industry, allowing them to stay and work for up to nine months. Long-term visas in Portugal are valid for one to two years, depending upon the type and requirements of the job.
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