Compensation Slower pay growth meets tighter migration rules in Portugal Rising minimum wages and stricter visa pathways could deter expats and strain key sectors iStock.com/Aoraee Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 02 April 2026 A rising minimum wage means many workers spend longer at entry-level pay, slowing early-career progression, according to Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration More stringent controls for Portugal’s immigration and nationality laws Politics Portugal weighs reforms to nationality, immigration rules Politics Portugal’s immigration reforms blocked by Constitutional Court Immigration Firms warned of compliance risks as Spain moves to regularise undocumented migrants