Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · ImmigrationEU's Entry/Exit System causing 4-hour airport queues in Portugal. What travelers and expats need to know about new border procedures.
Politics · ImmigrationSix Portuguese nationals imprisoned in Venezuela despite amnesty law. Latest on political prisoners, transition crisis & implications for Portuguese expats.
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.
Transportation · ImmigrationPortugal halts facial recognition and fingerprint scans for departing passengers at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports. Faster passport checks and shorter wait times explained.
Immigration · TransportationPortugal's EES biometric system now fully operational at all airports. Learn how it affects visitors you're hosting, current wait times, and what to tell arriving guests.
Immigration · PoliticsBrazil's President visits Portugal April 21. Key outcomes: 3-year citizenship path for 500K Brazilians, EU-Mercosur trade deal progress, investment protocols.
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.