Portugal pairs Western Europe's friendliest visa mix — an accessible seasonal programme plus a genuine job-seeker visa — with constant demand in agriculture and tourism. Wages are the region's lowest (minimum around €920, paid in 14 instalments), but employer housing on seasonal contracts and low living costs keep the maths workable.
For Portuguese speakers the door is even wider: Brazil and other CPLP citizens have dedicated residence routes. All listings link directly to official employer applications.
The seasonal work visa covers agriculture and tourism with batch recruitment ahead of each season; the job-seeker visa grants 120 days (extendable by 60) to search from inside Portugal and converts into a residence permit when you sign a contract.
Mota-Engil
Mota-Engil is one of Europe's largest construction groups, headquartered in Portugal. They hire civil engineers, tradespeople and site managers for projects across Portugal and the EU.
Pestana Hotel Group
Pestana Hotel Group is Portugal's largest hospitality company, hiring hotel staff, chefs and front desk workers for their luxury resorts in Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Madeira.
Jerónimo Martins
Jerónimo Martins operates Pingo Doce and Biedronka, hiring for retail, warehouse and supply chain roles across Portugal and Poland. One of Iberia's largest employers.
Blu Selection
Blu Selection recruits multilingual professionals for customer support, sales and tech roles in Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona. Relocation packages and full onboarding support provided.
Kelly Services
Kelly Services Portugal recruits science professionals, educators and technical staff for life sciences, education and corporate sectors in Lisbon and Porto.
Martifer
Martifer is a Portuguese industrial group specialising in metallic construction and renewable energy. Hiring welders, metalwork specialists and civil engineers for EU projects.
Pestana Group
Pestana Hotel Group is Portugal's largest hospitality company. Actively recruiting chefs, receptionists and housekeeping staff for resorts in Lisbon, the Algarve, Madeira and beyond.
Mota-Engil Portugal
Mota-Engil Portugal is one of Europe's largest construction groups. Hiring civil workers, engineers and tradespeople for Portuguese and European infrastructure projects.
Comparatively yes — its seasonal programme is among Europe's most accessible, the job-seeker visa requires no degree, and CPLP citizens (including Brazilians) have a dedicated residence route. Plan applications 2–4 months ahead of seasons.
Minimum wage is around €920 gross monthly paid in 14 annual instalments; tourism roles in the Algarve and Lisbon often add tips and seasonal bonuses. Employer housing on farm contracts is common and changes the real value substantially.
Yes — the job-seeker visa exists exactly for that: 120 days (extendable) with your residence-permit appointment scheduled from the start, so signing a contract converts your status without leaving.
Tourism zones run heavily on English; agriculture crews manage with little Portuguese. For everything beyond a first season, Portuguese (or Spanish as a bridge) accelerates both promotion and residence.