Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal may drop temporary protection, leaving 650 non-Ukrainian students at risk. Lawmakers push to keep their residency, work and study rights.
Immigration · National NewsOver 400k foreign residents keep legal status as Portugal rolls expiry dates to 2026. Learn how QR codes, travel rules and job rights are affected.
Politics · ImmigrationVentura’s highway billboards trigger hate-speech probe, unsettling expats and minorities. See how Portuguese law may force removal before election day 10 March.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal residence permits soar to 386k despite new tougher law. Understand who’s arriving, sector impact and 2026 digital-only applications.
Immigration · EconomyAfter Law 61/2025, Portugal consulates worldwide froze work-search visa slots. Learn who qualifies for the new skilled visa and safe paths to work in Portugal.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal’s Parliament may extend Golden Visa citizenship from 5 to 10 years at a late-October vote. File before law changes to keep the 5-year fast route.
Politics · ImmigrationPS abstention lets Chega push fuel-tax cuts and longer residency for Portuguese citizenship. Learn how Portugal’s 2026 budget could affect your wallet.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal backs EU push for faster deportations. See how tougher return rules could affect hiring, visa queues, and what taxpayers and foreign residents might pay.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal's visa overhaul could shrink the workforce, strain pensions and drive wages up. Learn how tighter rules impact taxes and housing in Portugal in 2024.