Hello! Does anyone here have experience relocating from the US to Portugal who is a hairdresser or hairstylist? If so, could you help explain what the process was like for you, getting approved to work in Portugal, as well as finding a job as a stylist at a salon? Thanks in advance!
--Cameron H 
Hi Cameron, Welcome.
To work in this field in a non-english-speaking country, in Portugal or elsewhere:
- either you work in hotels/tourist resorts (preferable option)
- or you work in places where there are many english-speaking expats. There are a few in Portugal.
- either you start by working in hairdressing chains, so that you can understand the native language a little, with some help from the begining
- or you learn the basics of the native language, and have a differentiating factor that leads to self-employment.
Job opportunities available in Portugal for english speakers
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=907675
New visa to look for work in Portugal
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1006132
Regards
@Cameron H. Hello ma/ sir my name is mercy am from Lagos Nigeria. Am a hairdresser, I have 10year working experience. Am a professional.
@JohnnyPT Hello, Johhny, appreciate your response. I was looking for more specific information as it relates to reciprocity and licensing. If you have any information on that, I will gladly take it. I've message government websites and others with little information or no response. Best to you. --Cameron
@ruthmercy501 Did you get licensed in Portugal? Can you direct me to a website that might help me get information on becoming licensed there as a licensed professional in the United States?
@Cameron,
Point 6. is useful
https://www.vendus.pt/blog/como-abrir-u … -portugal/
More info here:
http://www.portaldolicenciamento.com/ca … reiro.html
http://intax-contabilidade.blogspot.com … reiro.html
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You don't need a licence to provide these services, such as hairdressing salons (CAE 93021) and beauty establishments (CAE 93022). (CAE: Economic Activity Code)
But the place/shop needs to have a licence for trade/services.
You can operate as a company or as an individual entrepreneur. There are differences in accounting. You should check that with an accountant to see which option is most favourable for you.
@JohnnyPT Johnny, this is beyond helpful. GREAT information! 
I appreciate you.
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