The basic Aliens Law is the Decree-Law n° 244/98 of August 8th 1998. It was partially amended by the Decree-Law n° 4/2001 of January 10th 2001and is implemented by Decree n° 5-A/2000 of April 26th 2000. The The Act n° 20/98 of May 12 1998 regulates migrant workers on Portuguese territory.

Asylum :

The Law 15/98 of March 26th 1998 establishing a legal framework on Asylum and Refugees.