AIP monitors a hundred work visa applications under the 'green lane' scheme
The Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP) is monitoring around one hundred work visa issuance processes under the Cooperation Protocol for Regulated Labour Migration, known as the 'green lane', it announced on Wednesday, the 6th. Recognised by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) as a suitable entity to support companies in recruiting immigrant labour, the AIP ensures the preparation and monitoring of visa applications for foreigners wishing to work in Portugal. This mechanism allows for the reduction of visa issuance to a maximum of 20 days after consular service and guarantees priority scheduling at Portuguese consulates abroad. The initiative is part of the Government's Migration Action Plan and is intended to meet the needs of the national labour market within the new legal requirements for granting work visas. The agreement also allows for the submission of applications for groups of workers through a single procedure. According to the AIP, interest from companies 'has been significant, reflecting the persistent recruitment difficulties in various sectors of the Portuguese economy'. Government reverses migration logic: more visas at consulates, fewer applications within the territory.
