Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Economy · ImmigrationDiscover why Algarve favors buying, Lisbon renting, and Porto offers balance. Regional property prices, rental costs, and investment strategies for Portugal residents.
Immigration · TransportationPSP deploys 45 officers and opens new processing zones for Easter. EES biometric checks still active—what travelers should know before arriving.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's Cabinet approves major immigration changes extending migrant detention to 18 months, tightening deportation procedures, and affecting family reunification. What you need to know.
ImmigrationA new survey shows Americans moving to Portugal want to renounce their citizenship, but a legal "purgatory" awaits. Discover why the $450 fee drop and Portugal’s shifting residency laws make the exit a decade-long wait.
Health · Immigration27 meningitis cases in Canterbury UK, 2 deaths. Alert for Portuguese students and travelers exposed at Club Chemistry March 5-7. Seek immediate treatment if affected.
Immigration · National News42-year-old Brazilian detained in Cascais after 13 years on the run. Faces extradition for 2013 document forgery charges carrying 6-year sentence. Lisbon Court of Appeal hearing scheduled.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal's storm recovery aid requires primary residence status, excluding emigrant-owned properties. Government defends uniform policy despite PS criticism.
Immigration · PoliticsEPP breaks political firewall by voting with AfD on EU migration. Portugal faces faster deportations, stricter asylum rules by June 2026 under new pact.
Immigration · EconomyForeign workers now account for 14% of Portugal's social contributions. Data shows migrants inject €3.3B surplus annually, contradicting political narratives about immigration costs.