's new visa system that allows immigrants to find jobs in Portugal has already taken effect, and these workers can now stay in the country for 120 days, a possible extension of 60 days compared to previous directives. New changes in foreign citizens’ entry, stay, leave and deportation are designed to establish an immigration process to attract regulated integrated immigrants. In addition, the legal system is designed to change the way public administration relate to immigrant workers and ensure their integration conditions.
New measures include the establishment of a visa with a limited period, allowing immigrants looking for jobs in Portugal to enter legally. The visa is granted to immigrants who wish to work in Portugal and can be extended for another 60 days after the 120-day marking, which is granted by the Portuguese Consulate to communicate their decisions to the Foreigners and Border Services Agency (SEF) and the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP). The Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CLP) will be able to benefit from Portugal’s visa facilitation system
According to the agreement signed by the member states of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), citizens from the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) will also benefit from Portugal’s visa facilitation system, including Angola , Brazil , Cape Verde , Guinean Bissau , Mozambique , Portugal, and Sao Tome . Under the new law, there will be no longer an immigration quota system, which will help the process of obtaining a residence visa for international students receiving higher education in Portugal and enable digital nomads to obtain a residence or temporary residence visa.
Despite positive results in the summer, the tourism industry in Portugal is still severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Conseran company owned by Jose Freitas has been looking for workers as 130 necessary jobs remain open, and as the boss pointed out, he must recruit foreigners to fill them. The country has a high demand for workers, which can be met by regular immigration, as immigrants seek jobs here and adapt to the conditions provided by Portuguese society.
