Law 18/2022 introduced sweeping immigration reforms including a job-seeker visa, clearer pathways for digital nomads, and the abolition of annual work permit quotas to attract foreign talent.
Portugal implemented the EU Temporary Protection Directive on 18 March 2022, granting Ukrainians fleeing war immediate protection status with work rights and access to public services.
Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 established the European Union Agency for Asylum, replacing EASO and expanding operational support for member states processing asylum claims.
The 2022 State Budget proposal introduced revisions to IRS brackets and strengthened oversight of foreign bank accounts, though the budget was later rejected politically.
Regulation (EU) 2021/1134 established ETIAS, requiring visa-exempt travelers including US, UK, and Canadian citizens to obtain online pre-travel authorization before entering the Schengen Area.
Portugal published updated border regulations on 15 June 2021, easing COVID-19 travel restrictions and permitting non-essential travel from several third countries, including the US and UK.