The certificate will last for one year and costs €15; Valid for immigrants from Portuguese speaking community countries
The Portuguese government will grant one-year residence permits to immigrants from CPLP (Society of Portuguese Speaking Countries). The online certificate will be issued automatically and will cost 15 EUR (about R$83.16 at the current exchange rate).
The procedure has not yet been published in the Official Journal of Portugal, however Lusa agency a statement On Sunday (February 19, 2023) the content of the document signed by the Minister of Internal Administration, José Luis Carneiro. It is estimated that up to 150,000 migrants already residing in Portugal will benefit and be able to regularize their status – most of them Brazilians.
To receive authorization, the immigrant must submit an Expression of Interest. a The required documents It includes an employment or service contract. The demonstration can be submitted before or after the immigrant’s arrival in the country.
Automatic delegation is part of Portugal’s new immigration system, which came into effect in November last year. It is also part of the restructuring of the country’s Department of Foreigners and Borders. Carneiro said the goal is to complete the process by the end of March.
