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Residence Cards Expired? New Law Extends Validity Period
Portugal’s residency rules have entered a new phase of clarity.Recent updates to the legal framework extend the validity of residence cards for up to six months after expiry, offering a crucial grace period for foreign residents. The regulation also defines specific...
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...