Chapter X · Administrative offences

Article 197 Failure to make an entry declaration

Artigo 197.º · Falta de declaração de entrada

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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Breach of Article 14(1) constitutes an administrative offence punishable by a fine of EUR 60 to EUR 160.

A infracção ao disposto no n.º 1 do artigo 14.º constitui contra-ordenação punível com uma coima de (euro) 60 a (euro) 160.

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Verify the cross-reference to Article 14(1) and the fine range of EUR 60 to EUR 160.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 197 may decide what you can apply for.

We map the visa and residence route that fits your activity, prepare the company side (contracts, payroll, registrations) and coordinate with immigration lawyers for the application itself. A written answer and a fixed quote within one working day.

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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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Visas and residence in Portugal, planned together with the company

The permit depends on what you will do here: employment, your own company, remote work for a foreign employer or investment. Tell us the plan, and we will set out which route the Act gives you and what the company needs to have in place.

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