Less than nine months after the last revision, the Government is preparing a new amendment to the Immigration Act By Lidiane de Carvalho The Portuguese Immigration Act is once again in the process of being amended. The last significant revision entered into force with the publication of the law approved in October 2025. Less than nine months later, the Government has submitted a new bill that again amends, directly, the legal framework governing the entry, stay, departure and

By Lidiane de Carvalho Over the past months, headlines across Europe have referred to a new Migration and Asylum Pact that will “strengthen border controls” and “accelerate return procedures”. This informative article offers a client-focused overview of the new EU rules, their timeline, and what they may mean in practice, with particular attention to Portugal. What is the EU Migration Pact? The “Pact” is not a single law but a package of EU regulations and decisions that refo

When moving to Portugal, personal belongings that include artworks or valuable collections may require additional customs, tax and provenance checks. By Ana Paula The decision to move to another country requires planning across several dimensions: analysing the immigration framework, structuring tax matters, organizing documentation, and dealing with a range of practical issues such as arranging international transport, checking insurance coverage, and complying with health r