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Portuguese government shuts down "Expression of Interest" route and commits to reducing backlogs

Aug 25, 2025

The Portuguese government has announced the closure of the "Expression of Interest" route and introduced a 41-point plan to address immigration backlogs. Key measures include establishing a new immigration court and launching a revised Golden Visa to support vulnerable migrants. Additionally, the administrative court's recent decision may hold the heads of the new immigration agency, AIMA, personally accountable for not meeting statutory deadlines.


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