Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · ImmigrationPortugal suspends biometric scanning at major airports when wait times spike. What non-EU travelers need to know about entry delays and the new system.
Immigration · National NewsGuinea-Bissau students detained at Lisbon airport reveal harsh reality: visa alone won't get you in. Learn what documents you must carry.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal tackles diaspora voting after 96% abstention. New postal ballot plans and electronic voting debate affect 1.77M overseas voters.
Immigration · National NewsPolice intervene as 500 queue at Lisbon's AIMA office. Permits expiring by June 30, 2025 must renew by April 15. New fees and processing tips.
Immigration · PoliticsAIMA Porto closed without warning, leaving 60 migrants stranded outside. Find out how these service disruptions affect residency appointments and documents.
National News · ImmigrationPortugal grants civil servants half-day off April 2 afternoon. Combined with Good Friday April 3, many offices closed through weekend. Complete tasks by Wednesday.
Transportation · ImmigrationEaster 2026 brought 2-hour queues at Lisbon Airport as mandatory biometric screening launched. What residents should know about travel delays and visitor pickups.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal's Constitutional Court blocks nationality law changes requiring longer residency. Learn how the political clash affects citizenship pathways for residents.
National News · ImmigrationCross-border arrest in Bragança highlights EU extradition powers. Learn how European Arrest Warrants affect expats and foreign residents in Portugal.