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What is the difference between a termo and sem termo?

WorkMarket.eu TeamWorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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A termo indicates fixed-term employment; sem termo indicates an indefinite contract. The contract’s legal justification and conditions matter, as do immigration requirements. An indefinite offer does not itself guarantee a residence decision.

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