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More than 500 foreign investors holding ARI residence permits, commonly known as “golden visas,” are preparing a class action lawsuit against the government following amendments to the citizenship law approved by António José Seguro. Many of those involved are U.S. citizens, although the group also includes investors from other countries. The investors have organized through… Continue reading Golden Visa Holders Prepare Class Action Lawsuit Over Tougher Citizenship Rules
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Portugal Moves to End In-Country Residency Applications Through Vocational Study Enrollment
Portugal’s Council of Ministers has approved a draft law that would prevent tourists from applying for residency through vocational study programs after entering the country. The reform would require immigrants to obtain a consular study visa before arriving in Portugal. Authorities said the existing legal mechanism had increasingly been used as an alternative route to… Continue reading Portugal Moves to End In-Country Residency Applications Through Vocational Study Enrollment
AIMA Publishes Step-by-Step Guidance for Immigrants Facing Access Issues on Residence Permit Renewal Portal
AIMA has published detailed guidance for immigrants who are unable to access the Portal de Renovações to renew expired residence permits. The agency advises applicants to first check whether their issue falls under other categories, including changes to address, email, NIF, NISS or NNU, as separate forms are available for those requests. According to the… Continue reading AIMA Publishes Step-by-Step Guidance for Immigrants Facing Access Issues on Residence Permit Renewal Portal
Tax Authority Reminds Businesses and Consumers of Mandatory Receipt Rules and Penalties
The tax authority has reminded self-employed workers, sole traders and companies that issuing a receipt or invoice is mandatory for every purchase or service provided, even if the customer does not request it. Failure to issue the document or delays in doing so can result in fines ranging from €300 to €3,750. Customers who fail… Continue reading Tax Authority Reminds Businesses and Consumers of Mandatory Receipt Rules and Penalties
Demand for Free Portuguese Language Courses for Immigrants in Portugal More Than Doubles
Demand for Portugal’s free PLA (Português Língua de Acolhimento) language integration courses for immigrants has surged in recent years. According to the AIMA agency, applications rose from around 22,000 in 2020–2021 to more than 56,000 in 2025, while the number of study groups increased from 1,143 to 2,887. Courses are provided by public schools, IEFP… Continue reading Demand for Free Portuguese Language Courses for Immigrants in Portugal More Than Doubles
Tax Authority (AT) warns of seasonal wave of fraud
The Portuguese tax authority, Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, has warned of a new wave of fraudulent emails and SMS messages aimed at stealing personal and banking data. The attacks intensify during the tax filing season, when people expect official communication and are more vulnerable. The fake messages impersonate the authority, claim outstanding debts and threaten… Continue reading Tax Authority (AT) warns of seasonal wave of fraud
Public Transport in Porto Will Become Free
Porto’s municipal assembly has approved a plan to introduce free public transport, with implementation scheduled for January 1, 2027. Authorities are also considering an earlier launch, potentially in summer 2026. The scheme will allow residents to travel бесплатно across the metropolitan area using the Cartão Porto card, with coverage matching the Passe Metropolitano Andante system.… Continue reading Public Transport in Porto Will Become Free
Property Tax (IMI) Payment Period Begins: Deadlines, Instalments and New Notification Rules
The payment period for Portugal’s municipal property tax (IMI) begins in May, with the first instalment or full amount due by 1 June. Payment schedules depend on the total tax: up to €100 must be paid in a single instalment in May; €100–€500 is split into two payments in May and November; amounts above €500… Continue reading Property Tax (IMI) Payment Period Begins: Deadlines, Instalments and New Notification Rules
AIMA Pledges to Accelerate Migrant Regularization and Expand Service Provision Nationwide
Portugal’s migration agency AIMA is accelerating immigrant regularization, processing 2,000–3,000 cases daily, or about 70,000 monthly, while planning to expand services nationwide. Agency head Pedro Portugal Gaspar acknowledged delays as harmful and pledged improved local response through new contact points, noting current queues are shorter than in the past. Officials highlighted integration challenges linked to… Continue reading AIMA Pledges to Accelerate Migrant Regularization and Expand Service Provision Nationwide
How to Declare a Revolut Account in 2026: Updated Rules and Key Considerations
In 2026, taxpayers are filing returns for 2025, and changes in Revolut’s operations have affected reporting requirements. Previously, all accounts had Lithuanian IBANs and had to be declared as foreign. Since July 2025, the service has issued local account numbers, altering the rules. Accounts opened after July 24, 2025, with IBANs starting with PT50 are… Continue reading How to Declare a Revolut Account in 2026: Updated Rules and Key Considerations
