Portugal's Airports Hit Pause on Biometrics as Lines Spiral Out of Control
Portugal suspends biometric scanning at major airports when wait times spike. What non-EU travelers need to know about entry delays and the new system.
Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Portugal suspends biometric scanning at major airports when wait times spike. What non-EU travelers need to know about entry delays and the new system.
Guinea-Bissau students detained at Lisbon airport reveal harsh reality: visa alone won't get you in. Learn what documents you must carry.
Portugal tackles diaspora voting after 96% abstention. New postal ballot plans and electronic voting debate affect 1.77M overseas voters.
Police 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.
AIMA Porto closed without warning, leaving 60 migrants stranded outside. Find out how these service disruptions affect residency appointments and documents.
Portugal grants civil servants half-day off April 2 afternoon. Combined with Good Friday April 3, many offices closed through weekend. Complete tasks by Wednesday.
Easter 2026 brought 2-hour queues at Lisbon Airport as mandatory biometric screening launched. What residents should know about travel delays and visitor pickups.
Portugal's Constitutional Court blocks nationality law changes requiring longer residency. Learn how the political clash affects citizenship pathways for residents.
Cross-border arrest in Bragança highlights EU extradition powers. Learn how European Arrest Warrants affect expats and foreign residents in Portugal.