Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · HealthFleeing war, 15 Ukrainian mothers and 18 children start a three-week retreat in Lisbon, Fátima and Ourém, blending trauma therapy with culture. See how to help.
Transportation · ImmigrationLisbon Airport pauses the new EES until late March, reverting to manual passport stamps and extra officers. Expect quicker queues—have your passport ready.
Immigration · TransportationGNR officers have cut Lisbon Airport waits to about one hour. Biometric Entry/Exit checks are paused as new recruits and upgraded e-gates arrive.
Tech · ImmigrationNew arrivals in Portugal use crypto wallets for instant payments, avoiding weeks of bank paperwork and NIF hurdles. Discover legal, tax and security tips.
Politics · ImmigrationLisbon rolls out 24/7 consular hotlines, extra staff and an evacuation blueprint to protect nearly 400,000 Portuguese nationals in Venezuela—see how to get help now.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal eyes better consular services, savings repatriation and revived trade ties as Venezuela sets election timeline. What this means for expats.
Immigration · National NewsExpats in Portugal: avoid residency and citizenship delays—update your address and NISS now in AIMA’s portal and receive confirmation within 2 business days.
Politics · ImmigrationMadeira’s president Miguel Albuquerque is ready to visit Venezuela as shortages worsen, pledging extra consular aid for the 220,000 Portuguese residents there.
National News · ImmigrationAfter the Crans-Montana blaze claimed 40 lives including a Portuguese expat, Portugal’s embassy in Bern opened a 24/7 hotline for affected families.