The so-called "burqa law" enters into force on September 23, 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. This law, identified as Law No. 58/2026, establishes specific rules on the identification of citizens in public spaces in Portugal.
The legislation prohibits the wearing of clothing intended to conceal or obstruct the display of the face in public places. This measure applies to any garment that prevents the visual identification of a person.
Violation of this prohibition constitutes a serious administrative offense, which may result in fines that can reach 3,000 euros for offenders who do not comply with the law.
The article was published with a final part cut off, so additional information on the specific terms of the law or reactions to the decree may be missing.
