SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras)

SEF (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) is Portugal’s governmental agency responsible for managing immigration, border control, and citizenship matters. It oversees entry and exit procedures at borders, processes residence applications, and enforces immigration laws. SEF ensures the legal movement of people into and out of Portugal, maintains national security, and manages integration policies for foreign residents. Its goal is to facilitate legal immigration while maintaining border security and compliance with national and European regulations.