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TAP Air Portugal cabin crew requirements
The hard filters TAP Air Portugal applies before a recruiter reads your CV — age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents, with how strict each one is compared to the rest of the industry.
Minimum age
18 years
Most carriers set 18; Gulf and US majors usually 21.
Height & reach
160 cm min
Reach matters more than height: you must access the emergency equipment overhead.
Tattoos
Nothing visible in uniform
No tattoos visible in uniform; coverable tattoos accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not. Like most of the 59 airlines we index, nothing may show while you are in uniform.
Languages
English + Portuguese
Fluent Portuguese and English required; French and Spanish valued on the network.
Education
12th-grade (secondary) education minimum.
Also required
Medical, swimming & documents
EU right to work in Portugal, ability to swim, medical fitness certificate, and willingness to complete TAP's initial training in Lisbon.
Work rights matter here
TAP Air Portugal expects the right to work in Portugal. Without it, applications are usually filtered out before assessment regardless of how strong the rest of your profile is.
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Stricter or softer than its rivals?
| Airline | Min age | Reach | Visible tattoos |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP Air Portugal | 18 | 160 cm height | Not allowed |
| British Airways | 18 | 201 cm | Not allowed |
| Virgin Atlantic | 18 | 210 cm | Not allowed |
| Lufthansa | 18 | 160 cm height | Not allowed |
| SWISS | 18 | 158 cm height | Some allowed |
| KLM | 18 | 158 cm height | Not allowed |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum height for TAP Air Portugal cabin crew?
TAP Air Portugal asks for a minimum height of 160 cm.
Can you join TAP Air Portugal cabin crew with tattoos?
No tattoos visible in uniform; coverable tattoos accepted, visible hand, neck or face tattoos are not. Covered tattoos are not a problem; anything showing in uniform is.
What age do you need to be to apply to TAP Air Portugal?
The minimum is 18. There is no published upper limit at most carriers, and experienced applicants in their 30s and 40s are hired regularly.
Requirements change without notice — tattoo and grooming rules in particular have been relaxed at several airlines since 2022. Always confirm on TAP Air Portugal's official careers page before ruling yourself out.