- Portuguese Government Action: Portugal plans to hire 50 new staff members to address delays in visa applications at Brazilian consulates.
- High Demand: Brazilian consulates are overwhelmed with visa requests, frequently missing deadlines due to understaffing.
- Hiring Timeline: Recruitment will begin on October 3, 2024, through a competitive process.
- Staff Concerns: Current employees report low salaries and difficult working conditions.
- Slow Processing: Delays in visa approvals have been a recurring issue, with applicants sometimes waiting over a year for residence cards.
- Visa-Free Travel: Brazilian passport holders can travel to the Schengen Zone without a visa for short stays but need long-term visas for work or residence.
- Statistics: In 2023, Portuguese consulates received 1,931 visa applications from Brazil, approving 77.7%.
- Main Destinations: Portugal remains a top destination for Brazilian applicants, along with France and Spain.
- Multiple Entry Visas: Around 38.6% of successful applicants received multiple-entry visas.
- Goal: The new hires aim to improve service quality and reduce processing times for applicants.
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