Published: 04.11.2026
Portugal’s secretary of state said that violations of public order by foreign nationals may lead to cancellation of their residence permits. After cancellation, a person may be required to leave the country within 20 days; participation in a demonstration itself is not presented as grounds for the measure.
According to the source, the authorities are focusing not on participation in a protest itself but on conduct that may be considered a breach of public order or a threat to it. For foreign residents, this creates a potentially serious risk of losing the right to stay and having to arrange departure quickly if a permit is cancelled. The issue primarily affects current residence-permit holders, including people taking part in public demonstrations. All residents should take note because compliance with public-order requirements may affect the retention of their status.