Biologist - Establishment in Portugal

You must apply online through this portal. Applications are then examined by the Order of Biologists.

The time it takes for authorisation to be granted varies from 1 to 4 months, depending on whether additional documents or clarifications are needed or if it is necessary to take a test or complete an adaptation period (compensatory measures).

Before completing the form, please consult the regulated professions database to find the name of your profession(s) in the language of the Member State(s) in which you are established, or in English, Spanish, French or German. This information will be required to complete the form.

The procedure is set out below.

1. Sending the form.

   • Click on the APPLY (REALIZAR SERVIÇO) button.

   • Log in using a valid means of electronic identification (Digital Mobile Key or Portuguese Citizen Card).

   • Complete the online form and attach the documents.

   • Submit your application.

2. The Order of Biologists will confirm receipt of the application within 1 month (confirmation of online applications is immediate) and, if necessary, will request additional documents or information.
3. The applicant has 1 month to correct or resolve any issues identified with the application. Once the application has been resubmitted, the Order of Biologists has 2 months to issue a new decision.
4.  The Order of Biologists will notify the applicant of the final decision within a maximum of 4 months if no compensation measures are required.

If compensatory measures are required:

In addition, the competent authority may determine compensatory measures in order to assess the applicant’s technical skills. These measures may consist of an adaptation period or test.

The final decision to authorise the applicant to practise the profession in Portugal is given after successful completion of the adaptation period or test.