Ukrainian community becomes second largest resident in Portugal
The refugees who are arriving in Portugal as a result of the war situation in Ukraine became the community in the country after the Brazilian war.
Data from Foreigners and Borders (SEF) sent to Lusa indicate that the beginning of the Invasion of Ukraine, on 24 of the agency, requested protection from the Service since February to Portugal about 1 by Russia, 400 citizens from that country.
According to the SEF, before the invasion of Russia, 27,200 Ukrainians lived in Portugal, which is currently more than 45,500 citizens, making this community the largest resident in the country.
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The Ukrainian community residing in Portugal moves to the place that was now occupied by citizens from the United Kingdom, who are about 42,300.
According to the SEF, the most representative nationalities are from Brazil (209,072), followed by Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Cape Verde (35,913), India (30,995) and Italy (30,887).
Citizens fleeing the war can apply for protection from Portugal for one year, which is extendable for two six-month periods.
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Portugal has already accepted 410 requests for protection8 from Ukrainian protégés
During the process to protect work in Portugal, citizens who require access to tax, Social Security and National Health Service numbers can benefit from these services and enter the health market.
Russia launched several attacks on a military community and 24 attacks on various international cities, one that was generally condemned.
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