Portugal heads into a runoff on February 8. As with any election, it brings a bit more attention to topics like immigration, the economy, and the country’s overall direction. For The post Portugal’s presidential election: what changes, what doesn’t appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Portugal’s presidential election: what changes, what doesn’t
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Context & Explainers
The Immigration Law is Portugal’s legal framework that governs entry, residency, asylum and deportation of non-nationals. It was amended by Law No. 61/2025 on October 22, 2025, after parts of an earlier draft were rejected by the Constitutional Court; the changes reorganise administrative responsibilities and introduce stricter control measures that affect visas, residency and family reunification processes.
