Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Holders of various categories of official Portuguese passports have additional visa-free access to the following countries – Algeria (diplomatic, service or special passports), Angola (diplomatic, service or special passports), Azerbaijan (diplomatic, service or special passports), China (diplomatic passports), Republic of the Congo ...
In 2018, VFS processed approximately 25 million visa applications, often containing passport details and financial histories, on behalf of the British Home Office and 61 other governments. [3] Over the past two decades, VFS Global has faced criticism for alleged exploitative practices, lack of transparency, and data security failures.
It is noteworthy that the 2022 GDP was 9.5% higher than the 2007 figure, marking Portugal's official recovery from the financial crisis and troika austerity measures in 2017. Additionally, from 2014 to 2019, there was modest price growth, with a 3.54% inflation rate.
The European Parliament voted on 18 October 2023 to introduce the digital application system and for cryptographically signed visas. In almost all cases, applications for Schengen visas will be made through a single website. [95]
This is reflected in its choice of cities in Asia where Portugal has opened missions – there are Portuguese missions in Dili, Macau, and Panaji. Following the restoration of diplomatic relations with Indonesia in 1999, broken after the 1975 Indonesian invasion of East Timor, there is now an embassy in Jakarta.
Although Portugal has a long history of diplomatic activity, dating back to the "Condado Portucalense" (County of Portugal), the first Secretariat of State dedicated to State Affairs was created by a decree issued by D. João IV, after the Portuguese Restoration, on 29 November 1643. This Secretariat of State was in charge of all affairs ...
Portugal: Visa required [175] Portugal does not have an embassy in Iraq. Iraqi citizens can apply for visa at VFS GLOBAL IN BAGHDAD AND ERBIL. Qatar: eVisa [176] [177] Visitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website. Romania: Visa required [178] Iraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Romanian embassy in Baghdad or consulate in Erbil.
In Portugal, applications for a Portuguese passport need to be made in person in the Institute of Registries and Notary offices (one or more existing in every Portuguese parish) or in a Loja do Cidadão (in the Azores, RIAC – Rede Integrada de Apoio ao Cidadão) (English: Citizen's Assistance Centres). Overseas applications need to be made in ...