{"id":45245,"date":"2024-02-15T12:46:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T11:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/?p=45245"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:55:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:55:18","slug":"how-to-hire-a-foreign-worker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/en\/como-contratar-um-trabalhador-estrangeiro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to hire a foreign worker? Complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The talent shortage represents a challenge for many areas of business, especially the tourism and hospitality sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It is imperative to attract new workers to an activity that is expanding and has a great impact on the Portuguese economy.<\/span><\/p>

One of the solutions highlighted is the hiring of international talent. Currently, it is estimated that <\/span>13% of the employed population in the country is made up of immigrants<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

More and more people are willing to migrate in search of better job opportunities and living conditions.<\/span><\/p>

When foreign labor is accompanied by talent, this can be a great strength for your company. Therefore, it is natural to ask yourself how to hire a foreign worker within the law and try to understand the regulations.<\/span><\/p>

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Benefits of hiring foreign talent<\/strong><\/h4>


Recruiting international talent initially started from the need for qualified personnel, but has become a source of advantage for organizations.<\/span><\/p>

The inclusion of professionals with internationalized contacts, experiences and relationships can open the doors to business expansion into new markets.<\/span><\/p>

As a result, it brings<\/span> new solutions, collaboration opportunities and market access<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

On the other hand, it increases cultural diversity in organizations, which boosts productivity, offers new perspectives, improves knowledge and enriches the work environment.<\/span><\/p>

There are several benefits, so it is important to ask the question of how to hire a foreign worker, so as not to incur legal non-compliance, under penalty of being subject to a fine.<\/span><\/p>

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When it is not necessary to register foreign workers<\/span><\/h2>


Normally, the hiring of foreign workers must be reported to the Working Conditions Authority (ACT). However, there are exceptions to this rule.<\/span><\/p>

It is not necessary to register the contract when the worker has the nationality of the following states:<\/span><\/p>