Family Reunification at Risk: Chega Seeks to Suspend Immigrants’ Right to Reunite with Their Families. Time to Act.

Imagine waiting months — or even years — to obtain your residence permit in Portugal. Facing long queues, bureaucracy, fees, and finally breathing with relief once the document is issued. But when the time comes to reunite with your family — to bring your loved ones — a new threat emerges: the suspension of family reunification.

This is exactly what may be about to happen.

Chega Proposes to Suspend Family Reunification

The political party Chega has submitted a proposal to Parliament seeking the temporary suspension of family reunification for immigrants, arguing that the country lacks integration capacity and that thousands of applications remain pending.

In practice, this would legally prevent parents, children, and spouses from joining their loved ones in Portugal — even if the resident has already completed the legal process, contributes to the country, and holds valid residence status.

A Decision That Affects Families

This political initiative overlooks the reality of thousands of immigrants who:

• Have already waited a long time for regularization;

• Hold legal residence in Portugal;

• Are prepared to reunite with their families, whether by bringing relatives from abroad or formalizing the status of those already in Portugal.

Suspending family reunification now means cutting this right at its core — and those who fail to act promptly may lose the opportunity to live legally and with dignity alongside their families.

How Can We Help?

Our firm is actively pursuing judicial measures against AIMA to ensure our clients’ access to family reunification.

While public authorities limit or indefinitely delay appointments, we initiate legal proceedings to:

• Compel AIMA to provide appointment slots for family reunification;

• Defend the legal rights of immigrants who already hold residence permits;

• Secure the reunification of family members — whether in Portugal or abroad.

The Time to Act Is Now

If this proposal is approved, family reunification may be suspended at any time. There may be no prior notice, no exceptions, and those who have not yet submitted their applications could be caught off guard.

Do not wait.

If you hold residence and intend to bring your family to Portugal, now is the time to act.

What You Can Do Now

• Schedule a consultation with our office;

• Gather your family’s documentation;

• Leave the legal process to us — we act with efficiency, security, and focus on results.

A Final Word

Family reunification is not a privilege — it is a right. A right earned through effort, sacrifice, and patience.

But a right that can be lost if not defended in time.

Schedule your consultation today. Do not delay. Your family’s future may depend on it.