HQA visas processed, despite COVID shutdowns

HQA visa processing has continued, even as the majority of Portuguese immigration processes have been suspended since mid-February…

Portuguese immigration officials prioritized the appointments and processing of HQA permit applications ahead of other categories, as COVID restrictions were eased in the second quarter of 2021.
Portuguese immigration officials prioritized the appointments and processing of HQA permit applications ahead of other categories, as COVID restrictions were eased in the second quarter of 2021.

HQA visa processing has continued, even as the majority of Portuguese immigration processes have been suspended since mid-February 2021, as part of measures intended to curb the spread of COVID.

Despite far-reaching shutdowns of non-essential government services, four HQA visas were issued by Portuguese Embassies in three jurisdictions over a period of 5 weeks, underscoring the priority status of the HQA program.

HQA program applicants are flagged by HQA partner universities as high-value contributors to the Portuguese innovation ecosystem.

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