Chapter X · Administrative offences

Article 198-D Liability to sanctions of employers of seasonal workers

Artigo 198.º-D · Responsabilidade sancionatória dos empregadores dos trabalhadores sazonais

Lei n.º 23/2007, de 4 de julho (Lei de Estrangeiros) · consolidated text, as amended by Law No. 62/2026, checked 26 October 2026

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An employer who commits a serious breach of the obligations relating to the hiring of seasonal workers under this Law shall be prohibited from hiring them.

O empregador que incorra em incumprimento grave das obrigações relativas à contratação de trabalhadores sazonais, nos termos da presente lei, fica proibido de os contratar.

What we checked in this article

Verify that the prohibition on hiring seasonal workers is triggered by a serious breach of the employer’s obligations under this Law and that no duration of the prohibition is stated.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 198-D may decide what you can apply for.

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Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

Applying the law

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