Portugal introduces new visas for job seekers and remote workers and updates existing immigration rules

On 25 August 2022, Portugal published Law 18/2022 (the Law) which introduced significant changes to the rules governing the entry and right of residence of foreign nationals in Portugal. It also implements part of the Mobility Agreement between the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries Member States. The Law, which went into effect on 26 August 2022, creates new visa categories for job seekers and remote workers and introduces several changes to existing categories.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.


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