Public Enemy Explainer: Portugal welcomes immigrants with open arms with inhumane bureaucracy
What does the new law say?
Montenegro’s plan ends the expression of interest, which guaranteed residence permits to immigrants, even if they were only here to visit Bobadela (Papa) or eat snails (Ljubomir). The Government has tightened entry into the country, but will make an exception if someone appears there who can provide a better finance minister.
Who can enter?
Only Gyokeres, the husband of Daniela Ruah or Melania Trump, when he requests political asylum in November. The rest have to ask for a visa at consulates, Benfica offices and from their brother-in-law who can arrange it cheaper.
How will it be possible to hire immigrant labor?
A touch is given to Miguel Relvas to facilitate the process. The sieve has become finer and, yesterday, AD already had to arrange a fictitious contract at McDonald’s for Von der Leyen for her to enter Portugal.
Do consulates have the capacity to respond to all requests?
No way. But immigrants can always enter illegally and go straight to the Laranjeiras citizen’s store or the intermediary Jorge Mendes.
How many people are waiting for legalization?
400 thousand. And, worst of all, no one has yet appeared capable of bringing first place in Eurovision back to Portugal. MB
