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Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) stated that immigrants with expired residence documents remain legally in the country if they have ongoing renewal or regularization processes. Although the latest administrative extension ended on April 15, migrants can prove their legal status using an online certificate issued via AIMA’s portal. Since 2020, residence permits… Continue reading Portuguese Authorities Confirm Expired Documents Do Not Make Immigrants Irregular
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Portugal Allows Student Residence Costs to Be Claimed as Education Expenses Under IRS Rules
Portugal’s Tax Authority (AT) has clarified that student accommodation in residences can be treated as education expenses, even when formalized as a service contract rather than a standard rental agreement. The clarification followed a query from a Madeira family whose son studies in Porto. To qualify, the student must be under 25 and enrolled at… Continue reading Portugal Allows Student Residence Costs to Be Claimed as Education Expenses Under IRS Rules
New Rules Require Landowners to Register Plot Boundaries for Sales and Subsidy Access
Owners of agricultural and mixed-use land will no longer be able to sell property or access national and EU subsidies without clearly defined plot boundaries. Under a new law published in Diário da República, registration through the BUPi platform with precise coordinates is now mandatory. Without compliance, notarized transactions are impossible, except in limited cases… Continue reading New Rules Require Landowners to Register Plot Boundaries for Sales and Subsidy Access
Tax Filing Campaign Begins: Online Declarations Open Until June 30 with Free Assistance Available
The annual tax filing campaign has begun and will run until June 30. Declarations must be submitted online via the Portal das Finanças, though the process can be challenging, particularly when verifying data. Experts advise carefully reviewing even pre-filled returns. Common mistakes include blindly confirming automatic declarations, failing to report income from property sales or… Continue reading Tax Filing Campaign Begins: Online Declarations Open Until June 30 with Free Assistance Available
Portugal to Reform Vehicle Tax IUC with Fixed Payment Dates Starting in 2027
A Portuguese parliamentary committee has approved a reform of the IUC vehicle tax, ending the link between payment dates and a car’s registration month and introducing fixed deadlines. The proposal was backed by PSD, CDS-PP and IL, while PS and Chega abstained. The year 2027 will serve as a transition period to prevent taxpayers from… Continue reading Portugal to Reform Vehicle Tax IUC with Fixed Payment Dates Starting in 2027
Cultural Investments Emerge as New Path to Portugal’s Golden Visa After Property Route Closure
After the Portuguese government led by António Costa shut down the real estate-based golden visa scheme in October 2023, foreign investors shifted to cultural projects. A minimum investment of €250,000 in the cultural sector grants residency rights (ARI). In 2025, investments in this area surged to €46.8 million, marking a 298% year-on-year increase. Since 2020,… Continue reading Cultural Investments Emerge as New Path to Portugal’s Golden Visa After Property Route Closure
A decision on the citizenship law will be made in the near future
Two documents amending the citizenship law have been submitted to President António José Seguro. Parliament approved the texts on April 1, and they were delivered to the head of state on April 13. Political parties have eight days to request a review by the Constitutional Court, while the president has 20 days to make a… Continue reading A decision on the citizenship law will be made in the near future
Billboards in Seven Portuguese Cities to Be Turned into Galleries for Contemporary Artists
Until October 31, billboards in seven cities across Portugal have been temporarily replaced with works by contemporary artists as part of the OUTDOOR project organized by the P28 association. The initiative aims to bring art beyond museum spaces, make it accessible to a broader public, and transform the everyday urban landscape. Works by seven artists… Continue reading Billboards in Seven Portuguese Cities to Be Turned into Galleries for Contemporary Artists
Via Verde, the Automated Toll and Parking Payment Operator, Updates Its Tariffs
Via Verde introduced a new pricing structure in April, with uneven impacts across users. The base Autoestrada plan saw only a marginal increase of one cent, bringing the monthly fee to €1.04 or €12.39 annually; with e-billing, it is €0.54 per month. The Mobilidade package, which covers tolls, parking, and electric vehicle charging, rose more… Continue reading Via Verde, the Automated Toll and Parking Payment Operator, Updates Its Tariffs
AIMA Opens Residence Permit Appointments for Vocational Students
AIMA has launched a new appointment request system for vocational students seeking a residence permit (Autorização de Residência) in Portugal. The agency published a dedicated form that allows eligible applicants to request a booking. Only students who are already enrolled in recognized programs and meet the official requirements can apply. This update simplifies the process… Continue reading AIMA Opens Residence Permit Appointments for Vocational Students
