Portugal has confirmed it will retain its Golden Visa Program, introducing new changes to attract more high-net-worth foreign investors.
Portuguese authorities have announced plans to introduce stricter rules for acquiring citizenship and applying for family reunification, as part of broader efforts to reform the country’s immigration system.
The Portuguese government is planning to restrict work-seeking visas exclusively to highly qualified foreign professionals.
A Brazilian citizen reported bureaucratic obstacles in Portugal while trying to obtain a residence permit despite holding a valid job-seeking visa.
The Portuguese government is evaluating potential enhancements to its Golden Visa Program in an effort to attract more international investors.
Immigration lawyer Wilson Bicalho recommends that Brazilians planning to move to Portugal for long-term stays should apply for their visa before leaving Brazil.
Portugal’s consulates in Brazil received 11,497 national visa applications in the first four months of 2025, marking a 56% increase from last year.
A power outage has caused significant transport disruptions across Spain and Portugal, affecting airports and leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced that, starting April 28, 2025, it will only accept residence permit applications submitted under the Foreigners Law if they are fully complete at the time of submission.
Over 100 Asian immigrants gathered in protest outside Lisbon’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), demanding action on long-standing delays in their residence permit processing.
