Chapter X · Administrative offences

Article 202 Failure to comply with certain duties

Artigo 202.º · Inobservância de determinados deveres

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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1. Breach of the notification duties laid down in Article 86 constitutes an administrative offence punishable by a fine of EUR 45 to EUR 90.

1 - A infracção dos deveres de comunicação previstos no artigo 86.º constitui contra-ordenação punível com uma coima de (euro) 45 a (euro) 90.

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2. Breach of the duty laid down in Article 6(1) constitutes an administrative offence punishable by a fine of EUR 200 to EUR 400.

2 - A infracção do dever previsto no n.º 1 do artigo 6.º constitui contra-ordenação punível com uma coima de (euro) 200 a (euro) 400.

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3. The embarkation and disembarkation of foreign nationals outside the border crossing points authorised for that purpose, in breach of Article 6(1), constitutes an administrative offence punishable by a fine of EUR 50,000 to EUR 100,000.

3 - O embarque e o desembarque de cidadãos estrangeiros fora dos postos de fronteira qualificados para esse efeito, e em infração ao disposto no n.º 1 do artigo 6.º, constitui contra ordenação punível com uma coima de (euro) 50 000 a (euro) 100 000.

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4. The carrier and its representatives in Portuguese territory are jointly and severally liable for payment of the fines provided for in the preceding paragraph.

4 - São solidariamente responsáveis pelo pagamento das coimas previstas no número anterior a empresa transportadora e as suas representantes em território português.

What we checked in this article

Check each fine range against the PT, the cross-references to Article 86 and Article 6(1), and the joint and several liability of the carrier and its representatives in paragraph 4.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 202 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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