Chapter VIII · Removal from national territory · Section IV · Enforcement of forced removal and judicial expulsion decisions

Article 159 Competence to enforce the decision

Artigo 159.º · Competência para a execução da decisão

Lei n.º 23/2007, de 4 de julho (Lei de Estrangeiros) · consolidated text, as amended by Law No. 62/2026, checked 26 October 2026

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The GNR and the PSP are responsible for enforcing forced removal and expulsion decisions.

Compete à GNR e à PSP dar execução às decisões de afastamento coercivo e de expulsão.

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Verify that both the GNR and the PSP are named and that both forced removal and expulsion decisions are covered.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 159 may decide what you can apply for.

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Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

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