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Immigration in Portugal: Reform or Setback?
Portugal’s immigration framework is entering a decisive phase of transformation.The recent Constitutional Court ruling invalidated provisions that would have restricted family reunification, prolonged waiting periods, and limited appeals against AIMA decisions. This...
Portugal’s Immigration Reform Under Constitutional Review
On 24 July, the President of the Republic submitted the latest amendments to the Immigration Law to the Constitutional Court for urgent preventive review. The petition raises three core issues: protection of family unity (limits on reunification), legal certainty...
Parliament Approves Overhaul Of Portugal’s Immigration Law
On 16 July 2025, Parliament passed a comprehensive overhaul of Portugal’s immigration framework on an accelerated 16-working-day track. The law establishes a specialised immigration and borders unit (UNEF), narrows work-visa eligibility to highly qualified profiles,...