How do I apply for unemployment benefit?

IEFP · Segurança Social · Unemployment & jobs

• First, register at IEFP (Institute for Employment and Professional Training) as a job seeker — this is required for the benefit.
• Then submit the unemployment benefit application to Segurança Social Direta (Social Security Direct), within the deadline after the contract ends.
• You must have completed the required minimum contribution period and have a declaration from your employer confirming involuntary unemployment (RP5044).

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