The Portuguese government is planning to restrict work-seeking visas exclusively to highly qualified foreign professionals.

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.

A Brazilian citizen reported bureaucratic obstacles in Portugal while trying to obtain a residence permit despite holding a valid job-seeking visa.

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 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.

In 2024, Portugal denied entry to 1,400 Brazilian nationals — a significant increase compared to previous years.

To support quicker and more efficient hiring of foreign workers, Portuguese authorities are set to sign a fast-track immigration agreement on April 1, 2025.

Portugal’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that the country needs more Brazilian workers to sustain its economy.

Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa will sign a new law simplifying the regularisation process for CPLP nationals.