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Legislative Amendments to the Legal Regime on the Entry, Residence, Exit and Expulsion of ForeignersI. IntroductionThe Law no. 18/2022, of August 25, amended the Legal Regime of the Entry, Stay, Exit and Expulsion of Foreigners from the National Territory (the “Legal Regime”), approved by Law no. 23/2007, of July 4, introducing and concretizing significant measures of promotion of regulated immigration and of guarantee of integration conditions.Among these measures the following should be highlighted:i) The Temporary Stay and Residence Visa for the Exercise of Professional Activity Remotely Provided;ii) The Work Seeker Visa; andiii) The necessary measures for the implementation of the Agreement on Mobility between the Member States of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).Furthermore, Law no. 18/2022:i) Simplified the procedures for granting Visas and Residence Permits;ii) Densified the regime concerning to the Residence Visa for family accompaniment of a citizen holding a temporary residence visa; andiii) Ensured the possibility of the exercise of professional activity by the holder of a Residence Permit for Research, Study and Professional Internship.II. Temporary Stay and Residence Visa for the Exercise of Professional Activity Remotely Provided (“Digital Nomads”)Nowadays, two types of Visas may be granted, in order to exercise a professional activity, remotely provided, … Read More

This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of sexual harassment in the workplace in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these market places and does not offer specific legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute an attorney-client relationship, or its equivalent in the requisite jurisdiction.Neither the International Lawyers Network or its employees, nor any of the contributing law firms or their partners or employees accepts any liability for anything contained in this guide or to any reader who relies on its content. Before concrete actions or decisions are taken, the reader should seek specific legal advice. The contributing member firms of the International Lawyers Network can advise in relation to questions regarding this paper in their respective jurisdictions and look forward to assisting. Please do not, however, share any confidential information with a member firm without first contacting that firm.This guide describes the law in force in the requisite jurisdictions at the dates of preparation. This may be some time ago and the reader should bear in mind that statutes, regulations and rules are subject to change. No duty to update information is assumed by the … Read More