Best Models Agency
LX Factory, Rua Maria Luísa Holstein nº15, Piso 1, Sala 19
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Modeling agencies in Lisbon: the 10 verified agencies
A modeling agency in Lisbon represents models to brands, magazines and fashion houses, and earns a commission on the fees you book, never on money you pay. I list 10 verified agencies in Lisbon, a growing fashion and image-production market in southern Europe.
Central Models
Av. da Liberdade 105, 2º Esquerdo
WomenMen
Da Banda Models
Lisbonne
WomenMen
Elite Lisbon
Praça Luís de Camões 36, 3º Esquerdo
WomenMenTalent
Face Models
Rua Rodrigues Sampaio nº96
WomenMenChildren
Just Talent Management
Lisbonne
WomenMenChildren
Karacter Agency
Chiado, Lisbonne
WomenMenTalent
L'Agence Lisboa
Rua Alexandre Herculano 17, 2º Esquerdo
WomenMenChildren
Papaya Management
Lisbonne
WomenMenTalent
We Are Models
Rua Vitor Bastos 45, R/C
WomenMen
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Legal framework
In Portugal, private placement agencies (agências privadas de colocação) are governed by Decree-Law 260/2009, which enshrines the principle of gratuity: an agency may not charge the candidate any payment for its services. Agencies must register with the IEFP, which keeps a national register you can check. Portugal has ratified ILO Convention 181. There is no licence specific to modeling agencies, but gratuity for the candidate is written into the law.
The modeling market in Lisbon
In Lisbon, 10 agencies represent women and 10 represent men. 5 represent Talent, 3 Influencer, 3 Children, and 1 Curve. Lisbon is popular for international production and film shoots, and its fashion scene centres on ModaLisboa.
How to apply to an agency in Lisbon
9 of the 10 agencies I list in Lisbon accept applications through an online form on their own website. For the last one, you make contact via the details on its profile. You send recent, unretouched polaroids in natural light, with your measurements and date of birth. No professional book at this stage. If you hold an EU passport, you can work in Portugal without a visa or work permit thanks to free movement. A non-EU national needs a work authorisation.
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Frequently asked questions
How many modeling agencies are there in Lisbon?
I list 10 verified modeling agencies in Lisbon.
What categories do Lisbon agencies represent?
In Lisbon, 10 agencies represent women and 10 represent men, 5 Talent, 3 Influencer, 3 Children, and 1 Curve.
How do I apply to a modeling agency in Lisbon?
9 of the 10 agencies I list in Lisbon accept applications through an online form on their site. You submit simple polaroids and your measurements, with no professional book.
Do I need a visa to work as a model in Lisbon?
If you hold an EU passport, no. Free movement lets you work in Portugal without a visa or permit. Only non-EU nationals need a work authorisation.
Do I have to pay to join a modeling agency in Lisbon?
No. Portuguese Decree-Law 260/2009 enshrines the principle of gratuity: an agency may not charge the candidate. A book, a photo day or administration fees asked for upfront are a scam signal.
How do I check that a Lisbon agency is legitimate?
A legitimate agency never asks you for money. In Portugal, agencies register with the IEFP, which keeps a national register you can check, and the law requires the service to be free for the candidate.