Schengen Portugal is part of the Schengen Area, made up of a group of 25 European countries that have abolished all border controls between them. The countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. With a Schengen visa, you are able to travel freely amongst these countries. Who requires a visa for Portugal? In order to enter you may need a visa and a passport, or just an identity card. Nationals from the EU, Switzerland, Andorra, and Liechtenstein will only need their identity cards. … [Read more...] about Visas and residency permits for Portugal
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How to apply for a Spanish work permit
If you are an EU resident trying to find a job in Spain, congratulations, you’re already closer than most. Since 2003 when Spain opened its borders to allow EU citizens to work in the country, EU nationals do not need a work permit to work in Spain. People from EU countries or Switzerland may enter Spain on a tourist visa and stay for up to three months. If you plan to stay for more than three months you must apply for registration in the Central Resister of Foreigners to obtain the necessary Registration Certificate (Autorización de Residencia y Trabajo). Upon doing so you become entitled to the same legislation and equal citizens as Spanish citizens, including unemployment benefits … [Read more...] about How to apply for a Spanish work permit