Immigration More stringent controls for Portugal’s immigration and nationality laws Jobseeker visa abolished, waiting periods for family reunification, extended residency requirements iStock.com/Nigel Stripe Image Izzy Wood Reporter Wednesday 29 October 2025 Portugal has enacted two major legal reforms that significantly reshape its immigration and nationality frameworks. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Portugal weighs reforms to nationality, immigration rules Politics Portugal’s immigration reforms blocked by Constitutional Court Work Permits Spain’s immigration reforms ease access, boost family rights Work Permits France’s Blue Card reforms widen access but add practical challenges