There is a risk of a resurgence in a climate of intolerance, increased refusals of entry into Portugal for those 'suspected' of being would‑be immigrants, and frequent police operations by the UNEF. Opinion by Carlos Vianna
Immigrants and the presidential elections
Thursday, 29 January 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.






