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Brazilians Stage New Protests Over Portugal Visa Processing Delays

Just two weeks after the initial protests, Brazilians took to the streets again, expressing frustration over the long delays in Portugal's visa processing system. This time, protests were held exclusively outside the Portuguese Consulate in São Paulo.

Protesters Blame Both Portuguese Consulate and VFS Global

Protesters criticized both the Portuguese Consulate and VFS Global, the outsourcing company handling visa applications, for failing to improve processing times and increasing the number of approvals.

Key concerns raised by protesters include:

Work visa processing times extending up to six months.
Low approval rates—out of a group of 300 applicants, only 10 recently received a positive decision.
Repeated requests for already submitted documents, causing additional delays.
Financial losses, as some applicants quit their jobs in Brazil in anticipation of their move to Portugal.

Portuguese Consulates Blame VFS Global for Delays

Following the first wave of protests, Portuguese consulates in Brazil issued a statement blaming VFS Global for visa processing failures.

The Portuguese Consul General in São Paulo, António Pedro Rodrigues da Silva, acknowledged that VFS Global has made several mistakes, including:

Delivering incorrect documents to consulates.
Lack of sufficient staff to handle demand.
Outdated processing systems, contributing to extended delays.

VFS Global Defends Its Operations

In response, VFS Global denied the allegations, stating that it regularly updates its system to ensure efficiency and accuracy. A company spokesperson told Schengen.News that applicants with specific concerns should contact them directly for assistance, emphasizing their commitment to supporting all applicants.

Despite these assurances, frustrations remain high among Brazilian applicants, with ongoing concerns about delays, inefficiencies, and limited transparency in Portugal’s visa processing system.

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