- Visa Processing Delays: Portuguese visa processing has faced significant delays, particularly for Brazilian applicants, with waiting times exceeding 200 days.
- VFS Global’s Role: VFS Global facilitates visa applications but does not make the final decisions, which are handled by Portuguese consulates.
- Enhanced Efforts: The company has pledged to intensify its efforts to streamline application processes and reduce delays.
- Government Promise: Portugal’s Minister António Leitão Amaro aims to cut work visa processing times to under one month.
- Doubts Over Feasibility: Experts, including immigration lawyer Elizabeth Lima, question the government’s ability to meet this goal due to resource shortages in consulates.
- Economic Necessity: Portugal’s aging population and low birth rates highlight the need for a steady inflow of foreign workers.
- Labour Demand: The General Union of Workers (UGT) estimates Portugal requires 50,000 to 100,000 foreign workers annually to support its economy.
- VFS Global’s Commitment: The company remains focused on improving the visa application experience and addressing the backlog.
- Global Collaboration: VFS Global works closely with Portuguese authorities to ensure smoother processing for applicants worldwide.
- Hope for Applicants: The efforts by VFS Global and government initiatives aim to reduce financial burdens on visa applicants.
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