Chapter IX · Criminal provisions

Article 190 Ancillary penalties and coercive measures

Artigo 190.º · Penas acessórias e medidas de coacção

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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In relation to the crimes provided for in this Law, the ancillary penalties of prohibition or suspension from holding public office provided for in the Criminal Code may be applied, as well as the coercive measures provided for in the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Relativamente aos crimes previstos na presente lei podem ser aplicadas as penas acessórias de proibição ou de suspensão do exercício de funções públicas previstas no Código Penal, bem como as medidas de coacção previstas no Código de Processo Penal.

What we checked in this article

Verify the reference to the ancillary penalties of prohibition or suspension from public office under the Criminal Code and to coercive measures under the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 190 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.

Applying the law

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