Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's fast-track work visa protocol issued 3,328 visas since April 2024. The 21-day process connects employers with foreign workers legally.
Other News · Immigration80-year-old driver sentenced to probation for fatal crash that killed Portuguese-Brazilian family of four in San Francisco. No prison time despite four deaths.
Immigration · National NewsVerdict postponed to May 2026 in massive Lisbon fraud case: 1,300 migrants used fake addresses. Network earned €260K. Case accelerated Portugal's immigration crackdown.
Health · ImmigrationPortugal's tuberculosis cases hit historic low in 2024, but drug-resistant TB surged 63.6%. Migrants face 2.7x higher risk. Learn what this means for you.
Economy · ImmigrationDiscover why Algarve favors buying, Lisbon renting, and Porto offers balance. Regional property prices, rental costs, and investment strategies for Portugal residents.
Politics · ImmigrationPortuguese citizens in Venezuela can't access welfare due to banking failures. Sanctions and SWIFT restrictions block aid to vulnerable elderly diaspora.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal's vocational schools hit 96% immigrant employment rates despite frozen funding since 2010. Inside Odemira's integration success and April 2026 reckoning.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's 2026 immigration overhaul ends tourist-to-work pathway, extends citizenship to 10 years, delays family reunification. What residents need to know now.
Immigration · TransportationPSP deploys 45 officers and opens new processing zones for Easter. EES biometric checks still active—what travelers should know before arriving.