The Dhaka Times Desk Basically, Portugal is an immigrant-friendly country. This is established all over the world. Now the evidence of that matter has been found. Go to Portugal to get citizenship!
When we hear that Portugal is an immigrant-friendly country, the first thing that comes to our mind is that it is very easy to get a resident card and live in Europe. However, only providing the opportunity to stay cannot be said to be immigration friendly. Therefore, there are several other important factors.
When you live in the country, how much priority or freedom you will get in terms of work as an immigrant, rights in health care, rights in education, rights in citizenship, etc., as well as social acceptance and establishment of your rights, then that country can be called immigration friendly.
On the other hand, the Migrant Integration Policy Index 2020 (MIPEX) in their 2020 report named Portugal as the third most immigration-friendly country in the world. Also presented through analysis by 8 realistic and logical parameters as vital elements for human living. MIPEX has also included 52 countries based on feasibility by reviewing all countries in 5 continents.
On the other hand, the mobility of the labor market, in terms of the 52 countries, the position of Portugal is number one because you can easily start working there and you can also start your own business if you want. You can also work in government offices, you can also take various types of training to improve professional standards. Moreover, there are various facilities including professional recognition which is a very difficult task in other countries.
In terms of family reunification or family reunification, Portugal has introduced very simple policies to immigrants. Family members of immigrants can easily arrive in Portugal and obtain their right of residence and have all the same privileges as local families, which adds a high level to the life of immigrants, with Portugal ranking third in this index.
On the other hand, in the field of education, equal rights for immigrants have also created opportunities for compulsory education and higher education. Separate training arrangements have also been made for the education of immigrants in the training of teachers. The school education curriculum is also varied in the country. In addition, immigrants are included in various activities with respect to their history and heritage.
Portugal has also introduced a very easy-to-accept policy on citizenship. Anyone who has lived regularly for 5 years can apply for Portuguese citizenship. Foreigners can obtain Portuguese citizenship in a very short time and by providing a few necessary documents.
Health care is also intended to create a complication for newly arrived immigrants, but after regularization, immigrants have the same rights to health care as Portuguese citizens. On the basis of social status it can be said to be free. However, in terms of child health and maternal health, Portugal adds a different dimension that will put Portugal far ahead of other countries.
Many migrants face life risks and even die before reaching Portugal. Therefore, if you plan to immigrate in the right way, that is, legally, if you join the easy immigration policy of the government of Portugal, it will be possible to live a better life without stepping on the dangerous path.
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