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Corporate Immigration 2025

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Portugal is a country that welcomes immigrants and has proven to be a sought-after place for foreign citizens to live, either temporarily or permanently.

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1.1 Immigration Policy

Portugal is a country that welcomes immigrants and has proven to be a sought-after place for foreign citizens to live, either temporarily or permanently.

The Portuguese Immigration Law has been subject to several amendments over the years, with the introduction of new types of visas and residence permits aimed at attracting more foreign citizens to Portugal and streamlining the immigration procedure. Examples include the Tech Visa, the Digital Nomad Visa, the Job Seeking Visa and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) Visa. Portugal now has a wide range of visas for foreign citizens who wish to relocate to the country, depending on whether their purpose is to study, to work (including remote working), to reunite with family or simply to enjoy life in Portugal.

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