New regime for the entry of immigrants in Portugal in force from today — DNOTICIAS.PT
The new regime for the entry of immigrants into Portugal today, with a six-month visa for a foreigner looking for work in the country.
According to the Government, the changes in the legal regime, the departure and development of the country of entry and foreigners from the national territory established a related regulated change, for the way in which the administrative management with immigrants and with the conditions of integration of immigrants “.
Among the new measures is the creation of a visa of limited duration that allows the legal entry of immigrants in Portugal with the objective of looking for work.
This visa to look for work in Portugal is valid for 120 days and can be extended for another 60 days, being granted at Portuguese consular posts, which you will immediately communicate to the Foreigners and Borders Service and the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP).
According to the new law, in order to apply for a work visa, it is necessary to declare the conditions in Portugal and to present a declaration of expression of interest for registration with the IEFP and the possession of proof of means of subsistence to a representation equivalent to this. equivalent search.
Citizens of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) will also have a visa facilitation regime in Portugal, without the right to agree on mobility between CPLP member states.
According to the decree, CPLP citizens can obtain a visa to look for work or a CPLP residence visa, being exempted from presenting travel insurance, proof of means of subsistence, copy of the return ticket and presentation in person to apply for visa.
The new regime with the visa quota facilitation regime for the residence of foreign students, allows a residence visa to be allowed for students residing or with the finalized designation regime.
The latest data from the SEF indicate that the foreign population in Portugal exceeded 800,000 people, the Brazilian population being the largest, estimated at more than 250,000 people.