Hairstylist in the United States

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.

Hi I know I’m a little late to this chat but I was curious if you(Cameron) ever successfully moved to Portugal and found work as a hairstylist. I’d love to chat if you have. I work as a barber but have a cosmetology license in the U.S and am considering making the move as well. Considering whether I should secure a work from home job, or if continuing my work in this industry is worth it overseas. If you see this please respond, thanks in advance!