Portugal Simplifies Family Reunification in 2022 Immigration Reform
Law 18/2022 eliminated SEF's prior opinion requirement for many family reunification categories, reducing delays and streamlining documentation and financial criteria.
Law 18/2022 eliminated SEF's prior opinion requirement for many family reunification categories, reducing delays and streamlining documentation and financial criteria.
Law 18/2022 simplified student visa pathways by removing SEF prior opinion requirements and clarifying transfers between academic programmes and work-based permits.
Law 18/2022 abolished Portugal's annual quota system for foreign workers and streamlined hiring processes, creating faster pathways to legal employment for non-EU nationals.
Updates on Portugal's Tech Visa program for highly skilled technology professionals, including expanded eligible companies and streamlined processes.
Analysis of Portugal's evolving real estate market and its implications for foreign buyers, Golden Visa investors, and the broader immigration landscape.
Portugal implemented the EU Temporary Protection Directive on 18 March 2022, granting Ukrainians fleeing war immediate protection status with work rights and access to public services.