Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · ImmigrationBallistic attacks kill civilians in Kyiv as 50,000 Ukrainian residents across Portugal organize solidarity marches ahead of war's 4-year anniversary on Feb 24.
Immigration · TourismPortugal delays full biometric passport checks until Sept 2026. Pre-enrol fingerprints to speed queues and avoid delays at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal’s PM now leads the Interior Ministry, controlling storm relief funds and AIMA visa backlogs. Learn how the leadership change could affect expats and locals.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal’s visa backlog now stretches 12–20 weeks, with stricter residency tests and longer family-reunification waits challenging expats in 2026. Learn what to expect.
Immigration · EconomyLearn how Portugal’s revamped Golden Visa now requires a €500K fund investment, keeps the 7-day/year stay rule and offers a 5-year path to Portuguese citizenship.
Health · ImmigrationPortugal will introduce hospital and school screening for female genital mutilation in 2026 after identifying 515 survivors—what residents need to know.
Politics · ImmigrationCPLP’s refusal to visit Guinea-Bissau is risking €15M in aid and causing visa, tuition and remittance delays for Bissau-Guinean residents in Portugal.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal's Economy of the Year win eases mortgage rates, boosts job growth, and offers tax breaks for expats and startups - learn what it means for residents.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal’s top court freezes tougher nationality rules: expats still qualify for citizenship after 5 years and keep Golden Visa perks—apply before 2025 changes.