Since the 1st of March, a new law came into force in Portugal, which enables a new model of residence for Brazilians and other citizens of CPLP member countries (Community of Language Countries Portuguese).
With the documentation available online, the digital certificate is valid for one year, allowing immigrants to live in Portugal for up to that period, without having to go through the “expression of interest” process, which can take up to two years.
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What are the advantages of the “automatic residence” document?
The “automatic residence” certificate costs 15 euros and brings several advantages for immigrants. With it, it is possible to work, study and even rent property completely legally in Portugal.
According to the Portuguese website Expresso, authorization for CPLP citizens is granted after the new regime of entry of immigrants in Portugal, which came into force in November 2022, facilitating the issuance of visas in the country.
This new residence model is aimed at regularizing the situation of thousands of immigrants who expressed interest in obtaining authorization to reside in Portugal between 2021 and 2022, including many Brazilians.
According to Agência Lusa, on average, around 150,000 people are in this situation. Citizens who have expressed interest will be contacted by email to pay the fee and issue the document.
“Automatic” residence in Portugal and how it works
According to the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF), Brazilians are the main foreign community residing in Portugal, with 233,138 people, an increase of 28,444 (13%) on in relation to 2021.
However, some information is still missing from the Portuguese government on how the renewal of the document works and whether a specific platform will be created for issuing it.
This new law represents good news for many Brazilians looking for an opportunity to live legally in Portugal.
In addition to streamlining the residency process, the “automatic residence” certificate allows access to various legal activities in the country, facilitating integration into Portuguese society.
Conclusion
The new law that allows Brazilian citizens and citizens of other CPLP member countries to automatically reside in Portugal is excellent news for those who wish to live in the European country.
With online documentation, the residency process will be streamlined, and immigrants will be able to work, study and rent real estate legally, without having to go through the so-called "expression of interest", which takes an average of two years to be completed. completed.
In addition, the residence permit for one year comes after the implementation of the new regime for the entry of immigrants in Portugal, which facilitates the issuance of visas in the country.
This measure aims to regularize the situation of thousands of immigrants, mostly Brazilians, who have expressed interest in obtaining a residence permit between 2021 and 2022.
Although there are still some details to be explained by the Portuguese government, such as the renewal of the document and the creation a specific platform to issue it, the new law is an important step in facilitating the immigration process in Portugal.
With the possibility of legally residing in the country, Brazilians and other CPLP citizens will have more opportunities for work and study, in addition to being able to enjoy the beauties and Portuguese culture.