Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · ImmigrationVentura labels Admiral Gouveia e Melo the PS’s favourite, pushing immigration and swing voters to heart of Portugal’s 2026 presidential race — why it matters.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal issues 9,000 exit notices, giving foreign residents 20 days to leave under tougher immigration rules. See who’s affected and what legal options remain.
Immigration · TourismLisbon Airport passport-control queues have dropped from four hours to about 70 minutes, but non-EU travellers should still allow extra time as the EES settles.
Transportation · ImmigrationNon-EU travellers face up to 90-minute passport lines at Lisbon Airport as new biometric checks launch. See peak-hour tips locals recommend to breeze through.
Immigration · TechBiometric border kiosks replace passport stamps in Portugal. Learn how the new EES changes wait times and what non-EU travelers must do.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal luxury housing sees record prices as US and Brazilian buyers chase riverfront flats and Algarve villas. Learn what this means before you buy.
Immigration · PoliticsLearn why 133,000 residents sued AIMA over permit delays and what fixes Portugal pledges next.
Immigration · TechBiometric kiosks active at Portugal’s borders record fingerprints and faces of non-EU travellers. Entry/Exit rules could add to queues.
Immigration · EconomyRegressar extended through 2025: 50 % IRS exemption and cash grants up to seven IAS for Portuguese expats returning home. Apply now online by March 2026.