Qualification Recognition Process in Portugal

If you are looking for employment in Portugal, you will want to make sure that you are taking the time to get your qualifications recognized there.

Qualification Recognition

If you would like to have your professional skills recognized, you will want to request this recognition at the Instituto do Emprego e Formacao Profissional.

Portugal Qualification Recognition

There are some higher degree fields of study that will have almost and immediate recognition, such as the medical profession. Then there is more of a complicated system for lawyers and such, which includes a trial period. You will want to make contact with the NARIC for detailed information.

With secondary degrees, you will want to present your diploma, if you are not carrying on with your studies, get a stamp from the Portuguese embassy and then present that to CIREP. For those who will be resuming their studies in Portugal, you will need the recognition of the school that you will be enrolling in.

If you would like to have your professional skills recognized, you will want to request this recognition at the:
Instituto do Emprego e Formacao Profissional.

Useful References:

NARIC – National Academic Recognition Information Centre,

IEFP – Instituto do emprego e Formação Profissional
Departamento de Certificação
Rua de Xabregas, 52
1949-003 Lisboa

CIREP – Centro de Informação e Relações Públicas

Direcção-Geral do Ensino Secundário
Avenida 24 de Julho, 134 C
1350-346 Lisboa
Tel: (+351) 21 393 28 60/ 61
Fax: (+351) 21 395 17 76

Direcção-Geral do Ensino Superior
Avenida Duque D’Ávila, 137
1069-016 Lisboa
Tel: (+351) 21 312 60 00    
Fax: (+351) 21 312 60 01


For any further information on Property for sale in Portugal or on getting your qualifications recognised in Portugal, contact the Portugal property team at info@portugalproperty.com