Independent Monitoring Mechanism

The Portuguese Ombudsperson’s Office is also responsible for the Independent Monitoring Mechanism established under the Foreigners and Asylum Law, a mandate it has held since September 2026 (Lei n.º 62/2026, de 10 de setembro de 2026). In this capacity, the Ombudsperson’s Office monitors the treatment of third-country nationals throughout border, return, reception, and international protection procedures, helping to ensure compliance with fundamental rights, legal safeguards, and international human rights standards.