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The title of the visa was changed to Temporary Work (Skilled) (Subclass 457) visa on 24 November 2012. Applications were processed by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). On 18 April 2017, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced that the 457 visas will be replaced with two new visa categories.
Visa requirements for Portuguese citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Portugal. As of 2025, Portuguese citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 188 countries and territories, ranking the Portuguese passport 4th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index .
The "Temporary Business (Long Stay)" (subclass 457) visa was introduced soon after John Howard became Prime Minister in 1996. It soon became the most common visa for Australian or overseas employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers to work temporarily in Australia. From 2013, the visa became strongly criticised by Australian unions and others.
Economic recovery, NHR, EU pensioners, Golden Visa and Sephardi Jews: 2014–2019. A Portuguese residence permit issued to non-EU citizens. Following the recovery of the Portuguese economy starting in 2014, immigration to Portugal increased once again. From 2014 to 2019, emigration decreased by 42.8% while immigration increased by 413%. [105]
Portugal plans to adapt its golden visa scheme to allow wealthy foreigners seeking residency rights to invest in affordable housing for locals or accommodation for migrants, the cabinet affairs ...
The visa policy of Australia deals with the requirements that a foreign national wishing to enter Australia must meet to obtain a visa, which is a permit to travel, to enter and remain in the country. [1] A visa may also entitle the visa holder to other privileges, such as a right to work, study, etc. and may be subject to conditions.
Portugal attracted a record-breaking number of tourists last year—up 19% from 2022 to over 18 million. Tourism is one of the economy’s key pillars, accounting for nearly 15% of its GDP.
In November 2008, the Australian government released its 457 Integrity Review containing a significant number of recommendations to improve subclass 457 visas and overcome latent workplace discrimination. Subclass 457 visas relate to the Australian temporary skilled migration program.