A Brazilian who sought out Public Security Police He received a notice to leave Portugal within 20 days after reporting the theft of his wife's scooter.
The case occurred in SetúbalBruno Duarte, 37, was also informed of the risk of detention and forced removal from Portuguese territory.
The stolen scooter is the main means of transportation used by Bruno's wife to get to work. The Brazilian stated that he expected to receive support when he went to the police.
“I sought support from the competent authorities to help me resolve my case and, to our surprise, we were notified. We left there worse than when we went in, as if we were committing a crime,” he told DN Brasil.
Brazilian awaits court decision.
Bruno has been living in Portugal for two years and is awaiting a court decision to secure an interview at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum. (AIMA).
He resorted to the courts to request a residence permit from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. Before this possibility was eliminated by the new law, the application for the permit depended on legal action.
"The feeling is one of total impunity and powerlessness," he stated.
The notification states that Bruno has exceeded the 90-day visa-free stay period in Portugal. The document also indicates that he does not possess a consular visa, a valid residence permit, or a registered application. at AIMA.
The court case protocol does not appear in the PSP systems nor in those of other police forces, such as the National Republican Guard.
In similar situations, the PSP (Portuguese Public Security Police) has already reported that immigrants awaiting a court decision may receive notices to leave voluntarily.
"The fact that a foreign citizen has filed a lawsuit to compel AIMA to schedule an appointment for the granting of a CPLP residence permit (due to administrative omission or other grounds) does not automatically equate to the regularization of their residency status in the national territory," the police reported.
Lawyer requests annulment of notification.
The Notice for Voluntary Abandonment, known by the acronym NAV, also informs that Bruno may be detained by the PSP (Public Security Police) and subjected to a forced removal.
After receiving the document, the Brazilian sought legal counsel to file a request to annul the notification.
"We presented all the documents from our case, which is on the judge's desk, the same papers we presented to the police officer," Bruno explained.
Lawyer Laura Rosa publicized the case on social media and criticized the notification.
"It's not normal for an immigrant who is trying to regularize their status in the country to leave with a notification of voluntary abandonment precisely when seeking help after being the victim of a theft," he stated.
The lawyer also advised immigrants with ongoing legal proceedings to keep the receipts with their other personal documents.
"I'm here to warn you all: be careful and always carry all your documents, including a copy of the court case file and the administrative protocol," he recommended.
José Sebastião Hess
12 July 2026 09 at: 49
We have truly reached a point in human history where the State only serves to protect criminals and not to serve law-abiding citizens.
Candido Henriques
12 July 2026 13 at: 38
If this had happened in a Muslim country, it wouldn't have happened. What kind of country is this where I was born and never had problems? In Brazil, on the contrary, where is the reciprocity? It ended with this fascist government.
Vanessa
12 July 2026 16 at: 08
This guy from Bananense is doing what he does best. He's committing an illegal act, he's been in the country illegally for 2 years, his wife is working illegally, and he thinks he has all the rights of someone who is legally in the country. Waiting for a court decision doesn't regularize his situation. Besides, from what I understand, he's applying for a visa that has expired; it should have been issued a long time ago.
One-legged
12 July 2026 17 at: 04
Brazil should practice reciprocity with these countries.
Antonio Augusto Gonçalves Pato
12 July 2026 19 at: 05
I speak as the son of a Portuguese man; my father loved Brazil and always said there was no land like Brazil, and there are plenty of Brazilians being humiliated in Portugal. We have to give the same treatment to the Portuguese who come here to exploit our land, and have been doing so since 1500.
Reinaldo Buzolin
12 July 2026 21 at: 55
I've been to Portugal a few times, I have my NIF (Portuguese tax identification number) and a bank account. I have an acquaintance in Braga, where I was this past December 25. He said that a lot has changed there. Many immigrants from [unclear] and [unclear]! Most of them illegal, etc. If André Ventura won the elections, he would put a stop to these immigrants (non-Brazilians). That's what this Portuguese man from Braga said.
SILVIO FERREIRA
12 July 2026 22 at: 44
Brazil is the only country that serves as a dumping ground for the rest of the world; other countries only accept those who take their income and assets there!
Raquel Pinheiro
13 July 2026 00 at: 43
Where is the reciprocity? Our Brazil is so hospitable to foreigners, and this farce with immigrants... mercy!
Neuza Correia
13 July 2026 10 at: 24
Why would someone leave their country to become part of a community that doesn't want them? Except in extreme cases, I believe that our homeland is the best place to live. These Portuguese people, in general, are ill-mannered, rude, and lack empathy towards Brazilians and other foreign groups that don't represent the elite.
Eder Malavasi
13 July 2026 11 at: 14
I've been in the process of obtaining Italian citizenship for 3 years. I have my own plans and projects too, but that doesn't give me the right to leave my country illegally and go to the country where I want residency! I'm waiting for my citizenship to be processed correctly; as soon as I have everything in hand, I'll continue with my project! Unfortunately, people have a habit of trying to find a way around everything.
Elias Granhen
13 July 2026 14 at: 06
It turns out the young man's wife was robbed. Doesn't that count? Doesn't that make sense?
In other words: in Portugal, an illegal immigrant can be robbed, beaten, raped, or murdered without any police action being taken?
No? But that's what it looks like...
Jadir Valente
13 July 2026 14 at: 55
The Portuguese police acted with a certain rigor in this particular case. But what perplexes me most is that cities and large centers in Portugal are full of Indians, Pakistanis, non-Portuguese Muslims, walking the streets and in their shops with many illegal immigrants, who walk and "parade" in the faces of the authorities and nobody does anything! So how can you understand what they did to this Brazilian!?
TONY
13 July 2026 20 at: 58
The police acted perfectly; if someone entered the country illegally, they must be expelled. To those clever people who think otherwise, open the doors of your houses and let the invaders in, because it's the same thing. Entering a country illegally is a crime and must be treated as such. It's astonishing that they practically commit crimes and still want to justify themselves.
Nathan
14 July 2026 00 at: 30
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Going through this embarrassment in Portugal? It's not worth it, one of the most backward countries compared to others that use the Euro as their official currency! Perhaps it would be worth taking this risk in a country that is worthwhile! My opinion.
Guide
14 July 2026 00 at: 43
These people are traveling illegally just to live in Europe, sometimes in terrible conditions, seriously?
Gilson Ribeiro
14 July 2026 02 at: 18
This person is misplaced in another country and wants to complain.
Only Brazil is a disgrace, lacking patriotism.
A.Rocha
14 July 2026 03 at: 11
The fact is that the Portuguese have absolutely no sympathy for Brazilians; as far as they're concerned, all Brazilians could leave yesterday.