Chapter XII · Supplementary, transitional and final provisions

Article 219 Autonomous Regions

Artigo 219.º · Regiões Autónomas

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 preceding articles do not affect the powers conferred, in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira, on the corresponding regional bodies and services, and proper coordination must be ensured between them and the services of the Republic and of the European Union involved in the procedures provided for in this Law.

O disposto nos artigos anteriores não afecta as competências cometidas, nas Regiões Autónomas dos Açores e da Madeira, aos correspondentes órgãos e serviços regionais, devendo ser assegurada a devida articulação entre estes e os serviços da República e da União Europeia com intervenção nos procedimentos previstos na presente lei.

What we checked in this article

Check that the saving for regional powers and the duty of coordination with national and EU services are both carried over.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 219 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.

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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