Between 2015 and 2025, the number of foreigners in the system increased by 447%, but contributions rose by 763%. The increase occurred mainly in recent years.
Immigrants account for 14% of social security contributions
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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.
