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28 October 2022

Portugal: Changes to the foreigners' law

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In order to facilitate understanding of the main changes to key migration legislation in Portugal, the High Commission for Migration published a brochure containing information for migrants, employers, relevant associations and all agencies working with migrants.

The main changes introduced to the legislation and covered in the brochure are as follows:

  • Facilitation of the visa-issuing process for citizens from the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP)
  • Establishment of a visa for those seeking employment in Portugal, allowing entry for third-country nationals coming to look for work, for a period of 120+60 days
  • Attribution of a temporary stay or residence visa to workers and remote workers / digital nomads
  • Closure of the quota regime for residence visas for subordinate work
  • Facilitation of the residence visa process for foreign students who attend higher education in Portugal
  • Access to a temporary stay or residence visa for family members of applicants for a temporary stay or residence visa, allowing families to enter the country together
  • Simplification of procedures and increased validity periods for relevant documents

The brochure also provides a list of useful contacts. Besides Portuguese and English, it is available in French.

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Brochure on foreigners law_Portugal
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Authors
High Commission for Migration (Alto Comissariado para as Migrações, I.P.)
Geographic area
Portugal
Contributor type
National governmental actor
Original source
Posted by
Alina Esteves
Country Coordinator

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