Advice for Portuguese workers
The Directorate General for Portuguese Communities can help you. Know your rights before you go and work in the United Kingdom.
Portugal and the United Kingdom are part of the European Union. Portuguese citizens therefore have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom without the need for a visa or work permit.
If you are planning to go and work in the United Kingdom through a temporary work agency, you will find information about your rights, together with important contact details, in this page. However, as it is not an exhaustive statement of the relevant legislation, you are advised to contact the Directorate General for Consular Affairs and Portuguese Communities or the Inspectorate General for Labour for further information before you leave Portugal.
Remember! On arrival in the United Kingdom you should register at the Portuguese Consulate General in London or in Manchester. If you are unable to travel to London or to Manchester when you arrive, you should register provisionally by post. Do not forget to send a photo and a photocopy of your Identity Card.
The Consulate General can provide you with useful information in order to guarantee and protect your rights.
