Portugal’s Nationality Law reform is now under preventive review by the Constitutional Court, which means the President cannot yet promulgate the bill and the current 5 residence regime still applies. For families and investors who look at Portugal as a long-term...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
