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...
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,...