default Caution: JavaScript execution is disabled in your browser or for this website. You may not be able to answer all questions in this survey. Please, verify your browser parameters. Survey of migrant residents in the 19 municipalities of the Coimbra Region This questionnaire is part of a study to understand and support the integration of migrants from the nineteen municipalities of the Coimbra Region. We want to learn about your experiences and opinions. The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and only the research team will have access. We will not collect any information that can identify respondents. If you have any questions or concerns, you may write to:: cimpim@ismt.pt . We kindly ask you to share this questionnaire with other migrants you know who live in the Coimbra Region. That way, more people can participate and we will achieve more comprehensive results. Thank you for your help and your time. (This question is mandatory) By clicking Yes, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old and agree to participate in the study. Choose one of the following answers Yes No Other: (This question is mandatory) Current municipality of residence: Choose one of the following answers Arganil Cantanhede Coimbra Condeixa-a-Nova Figueira da Foz Góis Lousã Mealhada Mira Miranda do Corvo Montemor-o-Velho Mortágua Oliveira do Hospital Pampilhosa da Serra Penacova Penela Soure Tábua Vila Nova de Poiares (This question is mandatory) Section A – Migration PathwayA1. How long have you been living in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers Less than 6 months 6 months to 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 7 years More than 7 years (This question is mandatory) A2. What was the main reason that led you to leave your country of origin? Choose one of the following answers Seeking better living conditions To accompany/reunite with family To pursue studies Political/religious/humanitarian/health reasons Other(s) (This question is mandatory) A3. What type of document did you have when you arrived in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers Uniform visa (Schengen) Short-stay visa (valid for Portugal) Tourist visa (short-stay visa) Student visa Work visa Job search visa (only for highly qualified activities in effect since 2024) CPLP residence visa Included in parents' passport Other type of visa/document (This question is mandatory) A4. What is your current residence status in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers I have a residence permit I have a CPLP residence permit I have a temporary stay visa Process being resolved at AIMA Awaiting regularization through the new measure for Social Security contributors (effective January 2025) Other situations (This question is mandatory) A5. Do you have Portuguese nationality, do you intend to obtain it? Choose one of the following answers Yes, I already have it I don't have it and intend to obtain it I don't have it and don't intend to obtain it (This question is mandatory) A6. Why did you choose to live in this place? Choose one of the following answers Because I have family or friends here Easy access to transport and services It's easier to find work here I received a job offer Lower housing prices It has good services and shops The cost of living is more affordable I like the characteristics of the region (climate, landscape, environment) Other reason: Other: (This question is mandatory) A7. How was your arrival in Portugal? (You may select more than one option) Select all that apply Alone With family members With support from friends, organizations or other people Recruited by a company or employer Other: (This question is mandatory) A8. Do you plan to bring to Portugal any of your family members and/or friends who are still in your country of origin? Choose one of the following answers Yes No (This question is mandatory) Section B – Support networks and integration conditions B1. Has anyone been supporting you since you arrived in Portugal Choose one of the following answers Sim Não (This question is mandatory) If you answered yes, from whom have you received support? Choose one of the following answers Familiares Organizações de solidariedade social Associações ligadas à Igreja Amigos/conhecidos do seu país de origem Amigos e conhecidos portugueses Serviços do Estado/ serviços do Município Associações de migrantes Outra(s) (This question is mandatory) B2. What have been the main difficulties or challenges you have encountered in the municipality where you live? (You may choose more than one option) Select all that apply No difficulties Speaking and understanding Portuguese Using online services for immigrants (e.g.: AIMA) Understanding rules for living/working in Portugal Access to healthcare Work (finding employment or working in my field) Recognition of foreign studies/courses Cultural differences Housing (price or availability) Being treated badly because of my origin, color, religion, accent, etc. (including online) Other: (This question is mandatory) B3. To feel good and make your life in Portugal, which of these options are most important to you? (You may choose more than one option) Select all that apply Communicating in Portuguese Having work Having a home to live in (purchased or rented) Having access to healthcare Having children in school Being with family Having Portuguese friends Having friends of your nationality or culture Being treated fairly, without being mistreated or rejected because of your skin color, origin, religion, language or other reason Participating in community activities Other: (This question is mandatory) Section C – Housing and Health C1. Indicate the type of space where you live: Choose one of the following answers Own house Family house Rented house Friends' house Room Construction site/work/workplace Shared housing Shack/on the street Social housing Other (This question is mandatory) C2. How do you consider the conditions of your housing? Choose one of the following answers Very good Good Reasonable Bad Very bad (This question is mandatory) C3. Did you have difficulties finding housing in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers Yes, they asked for many documents Yes, deposit was very high Yes, rent prices were very expensive Yes, owners refused to rent to me Yes, they asked for a Portuguese guarantor I had no difficulties I didn't look for housing in Portugal (This question is mandatory) C4. Regarding access to healthcare, check what is true for you: Choose one of the following answers I am registered at the health center near my home I have already used the National Health Service (SNS) I have a family doctor I have been mistreated when seeking healthcare I have had a workplace accident I have not sought health services in Portugal (This question is mandatory) Section D – Education, qualifications and labor market D1. What was the highest level of education you completed in your country or another country? (For example: primary school, secondary school, university [bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate], vocational course, etc.) (This question is mandatory) D2. Have your studies or courses been recognized in Portugal (validated by the government or by a Portuguese school)? Choose one of the following answers Yes, school or university studies Yes, vocational or technical course I am in the process of applying for recognition I applied but it was rejected I have not applied yet I did not know it was possible to apply Other situation (This question is mandatory) D3. What is your current employment status? Choose one of the following answers Employed Unemployed Student Other (This question is mandatory) D4. If you are currently employed, how satisfied are you with your job in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied I have not been able to find work (This question is mandatory) D5. How did you obtain your first job in Portugal? (You may select more than one option, if applicable) Select all that apply With support from family or friends Through a person or company that recruited you in your country of origin I responded to an advertisement Through employment services I was contacted directly by an employer I created my own employment I have not yet found work Other situation (This question is mandatory) D6. Can you speak Portuguese about personal topics and give your opinion? Choose one of the following answers Very well Well Moderately A little Not at all well (This question is mandatory) D7. Can you read and understand the main parts of news articles about everyday topics? Choose one of the following answers Muito bem Bem Moderadamente Pouco Nada bem (This question is mandatory) D8. In your daily life, how would you describe your ability to use a computer and the internet? Choose one of the following answers Very basic / Do not use I can use it for some simple tasks I can use it for most tasks I use it easily for any task (This question is mandatory) D9. Do you have children attending any school, daycare, or other educational institution in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers Yes No If you answered Yes, please indicate whether it was easy to enroll them in an educational institution: Choose one of the following answers Very easy Easy Difficult Very difficult (This question is mandatory) Section E – Social, civic, and religious participation E1. Do you usually participate in activities with other people, such as parties, cultural groups, associations, clubs, or community events? Choose one of the following answers Yes No (This question is mandatory) E2. Are you registered to vote in elections in Portugal? Choose one of the following answers Yes No (This question is mandatory) E3. Do you have any religion or spiritual belief with which you identify? (If you prefer not to answer, select “Prefer not to answer”) Choose one of the following answers No religion Catholic Protestant Evangelical Orthodox Jewish Islamic Hindu Buddhist Bahá´í Jehovah’s Witnesses Prefer not to answer Other: (This question is mandatory) Section F – Community Participation F1. How would you rate your level of inclusion in the region (society/locality where you live)? (Please select one option) Choose one of the following answers I feel not included at all I feel slightly included I feel somewhat included I feel largely included I feel fully included (This question is mandatory) F2. What aspects do you consider important for the inclusion of a migrant in Portugal? (This question is mandatory) F3. How has your experience of living in the municipality been like? What positive aspects and challenges have you encountered? (This question is mandatory) Section G – Experiences, opinion and rights G1. Have you ever felt treated unfairly or differently because of your skin color, name, accent, religion, or origin? Choose one of the following answers No Yes, in public services Yes, on social media/online Yes, when looking for housing Yes, at the workplace Yes, in shops or commercial establishments Yes, on the street or public transport Yes, in health services Other: (This question is mandatory) G2. How do you feel that people in the area where you live view immigrants? Choose one of the following answers In a welcoming and friendly way It depends on the situation or the people With some fear or distrust In a bad way, without respect I don’t know / I’ve never thought about it Prefer not to answer (This question is mandatory) G3. If you have a legal issue in Portugal (for example, contract, documents, rights), is it easy to get help? Choose one of the following answers Easy Neither easy nor difficult Difficult (This question is mandatory) Section L – Demographic data L1. Gender: Choose one of the following answers Female Male Other (This question is mandatory) L2. Age: Only numbers may be entered in this field. (This question is mandatory) L3. Marital status: Choose one of the following answers Single Married Divorced Widowed (This question is mandatory) L4. Country of origin: Submit Please confirm you want to clear your response? Exit and clear survey
