1. In the absence of documents, and in case of doubt, the national authorities responsible for the surveillance, inspection and control of sea, land and airport borders apply the presumption that the person is under 18 years of age.
1 - Na ausência de documentos, e em caso de dúvida, as autoridades nacionais competentes pela vigilância, fiscalização e controlo das fronteiras marítimas, terrestres e aeroportuárias, aplicam a presunção de que a pessoa tem menos de 18 anos.
2. The person’s age is subsequently assessed and determined by the competent authorities.
2 - A idade é subsequentemente avaliada e determinada pelas autoridades competentes.
Check the presumption of minority (under 18) and its conditions (no documents and doubt).
We prepare the company side of the file (employment contracts, payroll, tax and social security registrations, proof of activity) and coordinate with immigration lawyers on the application. 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.