Immigration: Government aligns with Chega and leaves the PS with room to manoeuvre

18h AIMA admits error and reverses expulsion decision

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) acknowledges a mistake and retracts its decision to deport an individual.

Suspect in 'Hello Dad, Hello Mum' scams claims innocence

Arrested in November 2024 with 22 GSM modems and thousands of SIM cards, the defendant claims he was unaware of the scheme until his arrest by the Judicial Police. The Public Prosecutor's Office is requesting his deportation.

Six Madeirans forced to return to Portugal after committing crimes in France, the UK and the USA in 2025

In total, more than 300 Portuguese citizens were deported, according to the Annual Internal Security Report. The majority are men aged between 20 and 29.

2h Deportation. Nepalese in Portugal at risk after being deceived, says ambassador

The Nepalese ambassador warns that many Nepalese citizens in Portugal are facing the risk of deportation after being misled by recruitment agencies.

Around 23,000 immigrants notified to leave the country in 2025

In 2024, 444 foreigners had been notified for voluntary departure from the country and 195 immigrants had administrative expulsion proceedings.

RASI: 23,000 immigrants notified to leave the country in a single year, 252 were expelled (five times more than in 2023)

Portugal records a record increase in notifications to leave the country; the effective removal rate increased even before the new law. Immigration enforcement actions increased, but found little more than a thousand illegal residents in the national territory. Crimes committed by immigrants remain stable (and Hindustani individuals are not among those most identified).

Expulsion orders fall in the EU while departures rise

Compared to the same quarter in 2024, the number of people from third countries ordered to leave decreased by 6%, while the number of people repatriated to other countries increased by 13%.

“Return package”. Government maintains new rule facilitating the deportation of immigrants with minor children

The Government has kept the rule in the new version of the “return package” that facilitates the deportation of immigrants with minor children in national territory. The text specifies that the current protection against expulsion only applies if the child is a legal resident. The new wording of Article 135 of the law, concerning “limits to expulsion,” states that this applies to those who “have minor children, nationals of a third state, who are legal residents in Portuguese territory, for whom they effectively assume parental responsibilities and ensure their support and education.” The full text was released this Monday, March 30, following its submission to Parliament. Despite concerns raised by advisors and during public consultation regarding the protection of children, the executive has disregarded these inputs. Another change requires at least five years of residency in the country to benefit from this non-deportation rule, whereas currently, the length of residency is not a factor when minor children are involved.

Government drops 20-year entry ban for expelled foreigners

The proposal submitted to Parliament maintains a ban of up to five years, which may be extended if there is a serious threat to public order or security.

Sold and hid hashish on the street: arrested by the Leiria PSP

Foreign citizen had already been reported by locals. He was notified to leave the country by November 2025.

Stopover in Lisbon delays deportation of former Finance Minister Manuel Chang to Mozambique

An “immediate deportation” was requested by the Mozambican's defence team to the US court.