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# Can we hire non-EU citizens in Portugal through an Employer of Record?

Yes, but they need a residence visa based on the employment contract before they can start, and AIMA decides the application. The digital nomad visa is meant for remote workers and the self-employed, so it is not the route for someone employed through us.

Your Fronted contact checks the right route for each hire and helps you plan a realistic start date.