Synopses & Reviews
Live & Work in Portugal provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in Portugal - from the Algarve to Lisbon and Porto.
Inside Section 1 - Living in Portugal - you will find out how to:
secure a residence permit; find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; learn the language quickly; organize your retirement abroad; make the most of your leisure time.
In Section II - Working in Portugal - there are full details on:
finding suitable employment; submitting the correct documents; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal & temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; government incentives; sources of advice and assistance.
This guide contains useful contacts, a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.
About the Author
Guy Hobbs studied History at Cambridge University in England and currently lives in Oxford where he works in publishing as a member of the Vacation Work editorial team. His books include
Starting a Business in Spain.