{"id":95116,"date":"2026-01-21T13:05:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/diogo-capela-best-immigration-attorney-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T13:05:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:05:17","slug":"diogo-capela-best-immigration-attorney-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/knowledge\/diogo-capela-best-immigration-attorney-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Diogo Capela \u2013 Best Immigration Attorney in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Diogo Capela has been internationally recognised as one of the world\u2019s top 25 immigration lawyers for the 5th consecutive year.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"73144\" class=\"elementor elementor-73144 elementor-73098\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ced7a3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ced7a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-217f078 elementor-toc--content-ellipsis elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"217f078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;N\\u00e3o foram encontrados t\\u00edtulos nesta p\\u00e1gina.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__217f078\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__217f078\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__217f078\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h2>Best Immigration Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>It is with renewed enthusiasm that we announce that our founding partner, Diogo Capela, has once again been distinguished by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uglobal Immigration<\/a> as one of the world\u2019s best immigration attorney. His inclusion in the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uglobal.com\/en\/immigration\/posts\/2025-top-25-global-migration-attorneys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201c2025 Top 25 Global Migration Attorneys\u201d<\/a> list marks his 5th consecutive recognition, consolidating his position as an international reference in assisting investors and families who choose Portugal as their place to live.<\/p>\n<p>Uglobal\u2019s distinction highlights professionals who demonstrate exceptional innovation and leadership in an ever\u2011evolving sector. For the team at Lamares, Capela &amp; Associados, this award validates our continued commitment to technical excellence in critical areas such as Immigration Law, residence visas and foreign investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Portugal: A New Milestone of 1.5 Million Immigrants<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>This recognition comes at a time of unprecedented transformation in the country. In 2025, Portugal surpassed the historic mark of 1.5 million resident immigrants, a significant increase compared to the previous milestone of one million foreign nationals, which already represented around 10% of the population.<\/p>\n<p>This growing demand reinforces the need for highly specialised legal guidance, particularly during a period marked by profound legislative changes aimed at greater control and selectivity of migration flows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Challenge of the New Immigration Law<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The year 2025 brought structural changes with the enactment of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/knowledge\/new-immigration-law-promulgated-what-changes-in-immigration-to-portugal\/\">new Immigration Law<\/a> in October. The new legal framework introduced stricter rules, making expert legal guidance essential to navigate the system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/knowledge\/family-reunification-in-portugal-in-2026-what-has-changed\/\">Family Reunification<\/a> Restrictions: As a general rule, 2 years of legal residence are now required before applying for family reunification, although there are crucial exceptions for Golden Visa holders, highly qualified professionals and families with minor children.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lamarescapela.pt\/en\/knowledge\/immigration\/cplp-residence-permit-in-portugal-in-2026\/\">New Rules for CPLP<\/a>: The possibility of in\u2011country regularisation for CPLP citizens entering as tourists has ended. Applicants must now obtain the appropriate visa in their country of origin.<\/li>\n<li>Limited Job\u2011Seeker Visas: The job\u2011seeker visa is now restricted to highly qualified professionals.<\/li>\n<li>New Deadlines and Requirements: The new law sets a maximum deadline of 90 days for AIMA to decide on family reunification applications. Applicants also gain the right to judicially challenge unjustified delays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Commitment to the Future<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>In a context where legal certainty is more valued than ever, Diogo Capela\u2019s recognition among the world\u2019s top 25 immigration attorneys reinforces our ability to deliver strategic solutions. We will continue to help our clients achieve their goals, ensuring that every investor, entrepreneur and family receives a personalised and efficient service in the face of new immigration law challenges.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank all our clients and partners for their trust and support, as a fundamental part of this success. We remain committed to the highest standards of excellence and to contributing to an increasingly welcoming and global Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us for specialised support with your immigration process and count on the experience of a firm that is a global reference in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diogo Capela has been internationally recognised as one of the world\u2019s top 25 immigration lawyers for the 5th consecutive year. Best Immigration Lawyer It is with renewed enthusiasm that we announce that our founding partner, Diogo Capela, has once again been distinguished by Uglobal Immigration as one of the world\u2019s best immigration attorney. 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