The new Law 67/2025, of 24 November, has recently been published in Diário da República and strengthens criminal protection against the illegal occupation of properties, making such conduct a crime even in the absence of violence and speeding up the return of properties to their owners.

The Portuguese Government is preparing a comprehensive revision of the Legal Framework for Urbanization and Building (RJUE) and the complementary measures of the Urban Simplex, after concluding that the changes introduced by Decree-Law No. 10/2024 of January 8 did not achieve the expected objectives of simplification and reduction of deadlines. 

On 11 November 2025, the Portuguese Ministry of Finance published Ordinance No. 382/2025/1, which establishes the annual update of the currency depreciation coefficients applicable to assets and rights disposed of during the 2025 fiscal year. 

The new Immigration Law, was enacted on October 16, 2025, following review by the Constitutional Court, and introduces substantial changes to the legal framework governing the entry, residence, family reunification, and issuance of work visas for foreign nationals in Portugal. 

The Nationality Law may undergo significant changes following the presentation by the Government of Montenegro of Draft Law No. 1/XVII/1.ª. This initiative aims to apply stricter rules on the attribution, acquisition, loss, and consolidation of Portuguese nationality. We have selected the main measures under discussion so that you can follow what may change. 

On 23 October 2024, Decree-Law no. 76/2024 brought significant changes to the legal framework for establishing local accommodation establishments in Portugal. This law, which came into force on 1 November 2024, gives new powers to municipalities, defines new rules for condominiums, and strengthens supervision of the sector.

On 28 June 2024, Law 31/2024 was published, introducing significant changes to the IRS Code, the Stamp Duty Code and the Tax Benefits Statute (EBF).

The recent Decree-Law no. 41-A/2024 of 28 of June 2024 introduces a one-year extension (until 30 of June 2025) to the validity period of documents and visas for foreign citizens in Portugal.

Recently, the government accepted the Superior Council of the Judiciary’s proposal to create a court specialising in immigration and asylum issues.

The government’s new housing programme – “Construir Portugal: Nova Estratégia para a Habitação” (Building Portugal: New Strategy for Housing) – with 30 measures to respond to the housing crisis, was presented last Friday, May 10.