COVID-19: Government grants residence to immigrants and asylum seekers

Countries and areas:

Portugal

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 3: Good health and well being

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Health, Pathways for Regular Migration

Summary:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Portugal granted temporary residence status to more than 350 000 migrants, providing them full access to health care and social support. During this time, Portugal also granted universal access to COVID-19 vaccinations, vaccinating 600 000 migrants, including people without documentation.

Link:

https://www.acm.gov.pt/-/covid-19-governo-regulariza-imigrantes-e-requer...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 2 Background Paper "Rights and Migration: working to ensure the health, safety, and rights of migrants"