Immigration
Child may be expelled, family separated, and one year in prison: the law in Portugal
The President has enacted a new decree that facilitates the expulsion of children born in Portugal and their parents if they lack valid residency authorization. The legislation also introduces criminal penalties of up to one year for irregular stays.
Why it mattersIf you or your family members lack valid residency documentation, this new law significantly increases the risk of expulsion and introduces the potential for criminal prosecution for irregular stays in Portugal.
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