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Article 56-G Statistics

Artigo 56.º-G · Estatísticas

Lei n.º 23/2007, de 4 de julho (Lei de Estrangeiros) · consolidated text, as amended by Law No. 62/2026, checked 26 October 2026

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1. AIMA is responsible for compiling statistics on the grant, extension and cancellation of visas issued to seasonal workers, broken down by nationality, period of validity and economic sector.

1 - A AIMA, I. P., é responsável pela elaboração de estatísticas sobre a concessão, prorrogação e cancelamento de vistos emitidos a trabalhadores sazonais, desagregadas por nacionalidades, períodos de validade e setor económico.

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2. The statistics referred to in the preceding paragraph relate to a calendar year and are transmitted to the Commission, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 862/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007, within six months of the end of each calendar year.

2 - As estatísticas referidas no número anterior são respeitantes a ano civil e transmitidas, nos termos do Regulamento (CE) n.º 862/2007, do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 11 de julho de 2007, à Comissão no prazo de seis meses a contar do final de cada ano civil.

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Check the breakdown categories, the citation of Regulation (EC) No 862/2007 and the six-month transmission time limit.

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Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

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