Four public entities and five business confederations signed this Tuesday the Cooperation Protocol for Regulated Labor Migration, which allows large companies and business associations to hire workers abroad through the consular network
António Leitão Amaro, Minister of the Presidency, defended this Monday that Portugal speed up the deportation procedures for undocumented immigrants. "It is necessary so that the rules are followed, it is justice for those who follow the rules, it is a condition of tranquility and social support for the integration system", said the minister.
At a press conference, the Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, recalled that "the essential political negotiations have already been concluded" and that "all signatories are prepared" to sign the agreement that "should take place next week", without indicating the day.
The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, stated on March 27 that the "Cooperation Protocol for Regulated Labor Migration" should be signed next week, stressing that it is not a "green light for immigration".
As Portugal heads toward the crucial elections in May 2025, far-right parties are ramping up their anti-immigration rhetoric, using misleading statistics and fear tactics to sway voters. A widespread narrative falsely claims that all immigrants arriving in Portugal immediately receive state subsidies—an assertion that has been repeatedly debunked but continues to spread through social media and far-right political discourse.
The Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) has confirmed that the registered letters recently received by immigrants in Portugal, demanding payment for overdue fees, are authentic. The letters were sent to 170,000 people, including some who already hold residence permits, leading to confusion among recipients.
Anxiety is great among immigrants who have the residence permits in Portugal expired, as the decree that guarantees the acceptance of these documents expires on June 30.
Initially, the service will be available at the Citizens' Shops in Cascais, Saldanha, Laranjeiras and Setúbal, as well as in Braga, Lagos, Loures, Oeiras, Olhão and Porto.
Starting this Monday (17), immigrants will be able to access the Citizen's Mobile Key, a service that will be carried out at service desks opened in 10 locations across the country . The information was provided to media by the Ministries of Youth and Modernization and the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, which worked together to implement the measure.
In statements to TSF, the former government official states that, even so, she understands the words of Jorge Miranda, who defended that anyone who wants to immigrate to Portugal must know how to speak Portuguese.
Ana Catarina Mendes, former minister responsible for immigration inAntónio Costa's government, understands the statements made by constitutionalist Jorge Miranda, but warns that not knowing how to speak Portuguese cannot be a reason to reject the entry of immigrants into Portugal
Initially, delivery is being made in Lisbon, but only for those who did not collect the card at the Post Office because they were not at home at the time of delivery.
Residence permits returned after attempted delivery by the Post Office will be delivered in person to immigrants. The call is being made via email and dozens have already been delivered this week.
This work began in Lisbon, where the mission structure headquarters and the largest service center are located. There is a possibility of extending the delivery to Porto next week.
The European Commission has once again postponed the entry into force of ETIAS, which corresponds to a travel authorisation to move around the Schengen area. Tourists from 59 countries will have to apply.
When Will Europe Implement the Travel Permit for Tourists in the Schengen Area?
Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved.