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Relevant information for migrants and refugees

Factsheet on Housing Agreements in Portugal

As prescribed by Law-Decree 89/2021, approved by Law 83/2019, regulating the basic housing laws in Portugal (Lei de Bases da Habitação)...

Relevant Services And Responses In Portugal For Integration Process

A useful guide provided by the PORTUGUESE HIGH COMMISSION FOR MIGRATION (www.acm.gov.pt). Para versão em Português, clique aqui. REGULAR...

“Creche Feliz” – Free Nursery Network

What is this gratuity measure? As of September, all nurseries (creche) from the social and solidarity sector and the Social Security...

Family Reunification – Legal Fact Sheet

Any person living in Portugal with a residence permit, EU blue card, or permanent residence status is entitled to apply for family...

Family Reunification – Unaccompanied Foreign Children And Youth

This information was issued by ACM – Alto Comissariado para as Migrações (www.acm.gov.pt)

From The SEF To The SEA: The Restructuring Of The Immigration Service In Portugal (In EN, FR, AR)

Article written by Talia Ali Yahia On April 14th, 2021, the Council of Ministers adopted a resolution approving the abolition of the...

The New Law On Portuguese Citizenship For Children

ENGLISH In November 2020 there was a legislative change that made it possible for children born on Portuguese soil, children of...

Residence Permit Renewal

Great news for those awaiting SEF’s response regarding their residence permit: you can now RENEW it online through SEF’s website. How...

Children Of Immigrants Residing In Portugal For One Year To Be Granted Birthright Citizenship

Citizenship laws are going to change. Portugal will recognize the right to Portuguese nationality for children born in within national...

Domestic Violence

If you need help or are aware of any domestic violence situation: – Call 800 202 148 (Information Service for Victims of Domestic...

Voluntary Return

The IOM Mission in Portugal provides assistance to Voluntary Return and Reintegration through the Voluntary Return and Reintegration...

Mental Health In The Public Healthcare System (SNS)

What is the psychological counseling service over the phone? The psychological counseling service is integrated in the SNS 24 telephone...

How To Get SNS Number?

Send an e-mail to lxcentral.inscricoes@arslvt.min-saude.pt with the following details of each person to register: Name Date of Birth...

Information About Social Integration Income (RSI – Rendimento Social De Inserção)

This page is a summarised and translated version of the original Portuguese document on 02/Apr/2020. For further information visit:...

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