Four years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war that continues to this day. Anna and Kateryna chose Portugal as their refuge — and they no longer think about leaving.
Four years ago, they fled Ukraine for Portugal: "I wake up wondering if my family is alive"
Tuesday, 24 February 2026RSS
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.
