Portugal passes tough immigration law, Nepalis among those affected
Summary
Portugal has passed a new immigration law tightening family reunification rules and work visa eligibility, impacting over 50,000 Nepalis living and working mainly in low-skill jobs across the country.
Key Points
- Portugal has passed a new immigration law tightening rules on family reunification and work visas, pending presidential approval.
- The law restricts work visas to highly skilled workers only and establishes a new police unit for deporting illegal immigrants.
- Over 50,000 Nepalis live in Portugal, primarily in low-skill sectors like agriculture and services, and will be affected by the new restrictions.
- More than 18,000 illegal immigrants, including many Nepalis, are expected to be deported by the end of 2025 under the new measures.
