Portugal to Tighten Visa Rules in Response to Record Immigration

Portugal’s government plans to tighten immigration rules by requiring a work visa from most foreigners wishing to enter and live in the country.

{snip} With the planned new requirements, most foreigners wanting to work in the country will need to apply for a work visa at a Portuguese consulate prior to arriving, Presidency Minister Antonio Leitao Amaro said on Monday.

“Portugal needs regulated immigration,” Leitao Amaro said {snip}

The number of foreign residents in Portugal rose 33% to a record one million people in 2023, representing about 10% of the country’s total population {snip}

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