Your next job site is in Portugal
Earn between €1,400 and €2,200/month — 2 to 2.7× more than you earn now — with formal employment, fast-track visa, and a platform that guides you every step.
How much can you earn
Real comparison after taxes and living costs
Mexico
Average construction salary
Portugal
Typical salary for Mexican worker
Monthly savings in Portugal vs Mexico
3.7× more
€570 in Portugal vs MXN 2,600 in Mexico — with full labor rights and a European pension plan
The benefits of working in Portugal
It's not just the salary. It's the entire formal European employment package.
14 months salary per year
Christmas bonus + vacation bonus guaranteed by Portuguese law.
22 paid vacation days
Plus 13 official public holidays — enjoy Portugal while you work.
Universal free healthcare
Immediate access to the NHS (National Health Service) from your first day of employment.
Unemployment insurance
Protection if you lose your job — up to 65% of salary for 12–30 months.
Daily food subsidy
€6–9 daily from many companies for meals — tax-free.
Overtime paid at 125–150%
Legal maximum 8h/day, 40h/week. Everything extra is paid double.
European pension
You contribute to the Portuguese pension system from your first paycheck.
550,000+ Latinos in Portugal
Established Latin community. 485,000 Brazilians. Your language, your culture, your food.
From registration to working in Portugal
The complete process — start to finish. No surprises.
- Week 1
Create your profile
Complete your experience, skills, and certifications. Upload your passport and ID.
- 1–3 months
Receive an offer
A Portuguese company requests to meet you. You review the contract: salary, duration, and benefits.
- ~20 days
Visa process
D1 Employment Visa. With construction fast-track: only 20 business days. We guide you step by step.
- Month 4–5
Fly to Portugal
The company covers or supports the flight. Many include accommodation for the first months.
- Month 5+
Active and earning
First day on site. Your residency is processing. In 1 year you can bring your family.
Total visa cost for you
- €80
- D1 Visa
- €90
- Residency
- €170
- Total
Manomundi charges nothing. Recruitment costs are paid by the company.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to take the step?
Register today, complete your profile, and wait to be contacted by verified Portuguese companies.
- Free registration, no commitment
- No interviews until you're ready
- Fully guided process