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Lisbon · Porto · Braga · Local language: Portuguese

Destination briefing · 22 October 2026

Start your search

Explore international service teams, tourism and digital businesses. Search for estágio and check whether the listing is a student placement or a graduate programme.

Before you say yes

Ask which legal training arrangement is used, who signs the agreement and how insurance is arranged. A graduate employment programme can have different conditions from a curricular placement.

This is an orientation guide, not an individual eligibility decision. Your citizenship, study status, internship type and duration determine which rules apply. Follow the official source and obtain confirmation for your situation.

Your five practical checks

  1. Ask your institution whether the placement meets your learning and recognition requirements.
  2. Request written duties, dates, hours, supervision and pay or allowance.
  3. Confirm the right to intern, any local registration and relevant permits.
  4. Check healthcare, accident and liability insurance cover.
  5. Verify housing, deposit terms and your budget before booking travel.

Find real opportunities

Use employer career pages, your institution’s network and specialist internship platforms. Check each listing’s date, employer identity, working language and educational requirements.

Official starting points

Published 22 October 2026. Country-specific arrangements must be confirmed with the linked authority; this guide does not claim a full review of every local rule.

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