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Portugal’s parliament voted in favor of sweeping new restrictions on immigration, marking the latest step in a series of measures aimed at tightening the country’s borders and curbing irregular migration, InfoMigrants reported on Thursday.
The newly approved legislation significantly revises key aspects of Portugal’s immigration framework. According to InfoMigrants, the reforms include stricter criteria for work and family reunification visas, as well as an end to the automatic residency status once granted to Brazilian nationals under a long-standing bilateral agreement.
Work visas will now be limited to “highly qualified migrants,” excluding many low-skilled workers who have long supported sectors such as agriculture and construction. Parliament also approved the creation of a specialized police unit to facilitate the deportation of undocumented individuals. A separate proposal to restrict access to Portuguese citizenship was deferred for further review.
These changes are part of the government’s broader “Action Plan for Migration,” unveiled in June 2024 and approved by Portugal’s Council of Ministers. The 41-measure plan aims to overhaul immigration by eliminating the “expression of interest” mechanism that allowed non-EU nationals to regularize their status after arrival. The strategy prioritizes skilled migrants, family reunifications, and international students while aligning with the European Union’s Migration and Asylum Pact to improve border control and administrative efficiency.
Similarly, the United Kingdom recently introduced a comprehensive immigration reform package titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System.” The May 2025 White Paper outlines measures to reduce migration overall, including raising requirements for skilled worker visas, overhauling family migration rules, and doubling the minimum residency period for settlement from five to ten years.
Across the Atlantic, the US Supreme Court ruled in May to allow the Department of Homeland Security to revoke parole status for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision permits one of the largest de-legalizations in modern US immigration history and has drawn strong criticism from human rights advocates and dissenting justices.
Portugal’s pivot reflects a broader international pattern of tightening migration regimes, with countries moving away from permissive systems toward more regulated, security-driven approaches. While Portugal maintains that it will continue to welcome migrants under regulated conditions, critics argue that the new rules risk excluding vulnerable groups and undermining social integration.
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The newly approved legislation significantly revises key aspects of Portugal’s immigration framework. According to InfoMigrants, the reforms include stricter criteria for work and family reunification visas, as well as an end to the automatic residency status once granted to Brazilian nationals under a long-standing bilateral agreement.
Work visas will now be limited to “highly qualified migrants,” excluding many low-skilled workers who have long supported sectors such as agriculture and construction. Parliament also approved the creation of a specialized police unit to facilitate the deportation of undocumented individuals. A separate proposal to restrict access to Portuguese citizenship was deferred for further review.
These changes are part of the government’s broader “Action Plan for Migration,” unveiled in June 2024 and approved by Portugal’s Council of Ministers. The 41-measure plan aims to overhaul immigration by eliminating the “expression of interest” mechanism that allowed non-EU nationals to regularize their status after arrival. The strategy prioritizes skilled migrants, family reunifications, and international students while aligning with the European Union’s Migration and Asylum Pact to improve border control and administrative efficiency.
Similarly, the United Kingdom recently introduced a comprehensive immigration reform package titled “Restoring Control over the Immigration System.” The May 2025 White Paper outlines measures to reduce migration overall, including raising requirements for skilled worker visas, overhauling family migration rules, and doubling the minimum residency period for settlement from five to ten years.
Across the Atlantic, the US Supreme Court ruled in May to allow the Department of Homeland Security to revoke parole status for over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This decision permits one of the largest de-legalizations in modern US immigration history and has drawn strong criticism from human rights advocates and dissenting justices.
Portugal’s pivot reflects a broader international pattern of tightening migration regimes, with countries moving away from permissive systems toward more regulated, security-driven approaches. While Portugal maintains that it will continue to welcome migrants under regulated conditions, critics argue that the new rules risk excluding vulnerable groups and undermining social integration.
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