Consulate Brazilian Alert on New Immigration Police

Brazilians will be instructed to collaborate with the Portuguese authorities during approaches. If they are detained, they will be oriented on their rights to contest the detention, present evidence of bond with Portugal and obtain a public defender.

International standards prevent the interference of consulates in the performance of immigration authorities. The undergraduate consul of Brazil in Lisbon, Cristiano Rabelo, explained to the Facto News that the form that the Portuguese state controls immigrants and borders is “of exclusive competence of the Portuguese authorities”.

Consulate can only offer legal assistance and guidance. Rabelo said that Brazilians who need help can contact the consulate by e-mail [email protected]. Also according to the diplomat, so far, the consulate has not received reports or complaints regarding the performance of UNEF.

Portuguese parliament approved a project that makes immigration difficult

Changes in nationality and immigration laws were approved on July 16. UNEF’s creation is one of the package measures that tightens the siege of immigrants in the country.

To ask for Portuguese citizenship, time to stay in the country increases. If the immigrant comes from a Lusophone country, it will be necessary to live for at least seven years in the country. Before, the deadline was five years.