Bruno Medeiros Gurgel believes that the discomfort felt by Brazilians in Portugal stems primarily from administrative failures and processing delays. He further highlights that the new law may exacerbate inequalities.
Lula da Silva's visit. Are Brazilians uncomfortable?
Tuesday, 21 April 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.
