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The third edition of the Festival Ibérico de Papagaios Gigantes will take place on April 17–18 at Foz do Arelho beach, marking one of the season’s most vibrant family events. Throughout the day, dozens of giant kites from Portuguese and Spanish teams will soar above the coastline. The program features synchronized flights, aerial acrobatics, and—weather… Continue reading Kite Festival
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Citizenship Law Returns to Parliament
The PSD and CDS-PP parties have submitted revised amendments to the citizenship law after the Constitutional Court rejected parts of the previous version. The new draft aims to incorporate feedback from other political forces and reach a compromise. A key issue remains the revocation of citizenship as an additional penalty: the list of applicable offences… Continue reading Citizenship Law Returns to Parliament
Free Legal Consultations for Immigrants
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) are launching a free legal aid initiative for immigrants, set to begin in April. The foundation will fully fund the project, while lawyers will be compensated according to standard rates. The initiative aims to address the overload of public services and difficulties in… Continue reading Free Legal Consultations for Immigrants
Portugal Introduces Automatic Tax Filing for Young People Starting in April
The government of Portugal has approved reforms enabling young taxpayers to use automatic income tax filing under the IRS Jovem scheme. The measure takes effect on April 1, coinciding with the start of the tax season. Eligibility for automatic filing has been expanded to include participants in the youth tax benefits program. Authorities aim to… Continue reading Portugal Introduces Automatic Tax Filing for Young People Starting in April
Tax Deduction Review: Key Deadline Set for March 31
Taxpayers must review their expense records on the Portal das Finanças by March 31 to ensure accurate deduction calculations ahead of filing their annual tax return. Deduction data is automatically compiled based on receipts linked to each taxpayer’s identification number. The portal allows users to check spending across categories, including household expenses, and the corresponding… Continue reading Tax Deduction Review: Key Deadline Set for March 31
Revolut’s Shift to Local Accounts Changes IRS Tax Reporting Rules
Revolut’s transition to local accounts starting with PT50 has changed IRS tax reporting requirements. During the transition year, customers used both Lithuanian and local accounts: the former must still be reported to the IRS as foreign for the relevant months, while accounts with local numbers are now treated as domestic and no longer require such… Continue reading Revolut’s Shift to Local Accounts Changes IRS Tax Reporting Rules
AIMA Urges Clear File Naming to Speed Up Residency Applications in Portugal
Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has advised residency applicants and renewals to pay close attention to file naming. Clear and simple file names help reduce technical errors and speed up document processing. The agency recommends using short names without accents, special characters, or complex symbols. If uploads fail, applicants are encouraged to… Continue reading AIMA Urges Clear File Naming to Speed Up Residency Applications in Portugal
Portugal Expands Migrant Employment Program in the Tourism Sector
Portugal is set to launch the second intake of its “Integrar para o Turismo” program in April, designed to train and integrate migrants and international protection beneficiaries into the tourism sector. A key upgrade is the extension of internships from one to three months, aimed at improving long-term employment outcomes. The program also introduces language… Continue reading Portugal Expands Migrant Employment Program in the Tourism Sector
Immigrants Boost Portugal’s Economy While Remaining Less Dependent on Welfare
A report by Banco de Portugal finds that immigrants aged 29–46 rely less on unemployment benefits and pensions than Portuguese citizens, spending 4.5% of their time on support compared with 7% among natives. Between 2010 and 2024, they were employed 95.5% of the time. Most work as employees, while 22% are self-employed and over 7%… Continue reading Immigrants Boost Portugal’s Economy While Remaining Less Dependent on Welfare
Government Bans Agencies from Requesting Documents Already Held in State Databases
The government has approved a rule prohibiting public agencies from requesting documents from citizens and businesses if they are already available in state databases. Effective from March 24, the measure aims to reduce bureaucracy. Authorities are now required to share data internally, relieving applicants of the burden of collecting paperwork. The rule applies to key… Continue reading Government Bans Agencies from Requesting Documents Already Held in State Databases
