Chapter IV · Visas · Section II · Visas granted at border crossing points

Article 69 Power to grant visas at border crossing points

Artigo 69.º · Competência para a concessão de vistos em postos de fronteira

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 General Commander of the National Republican Guard (GNR) and the National Director of the Public Security Police (PSP) have the power to grant the visas referred to in this Section, within the scope of their respective remits, with the power to delegate.

São competentes para a concessão dos vistos referidos na presente secção o comandante-geral da GNR e o diretor nacional da PSP, no âmbito das respetivas atribuições, com faculdade de delegação.

What we checked in this article

Check the two competent authorities, the limitation to their respective remits and the power to delegate.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 69 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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