Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · PoliticsMacau's Chief Executive visits Lisbon with delegation. Portuguese nationals seek reversal of 2023 residency freeze that blocks work visas and access to benefits.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's PSP intensifies airport screening with 57% more entry refusals. Learn how stricter enforcement affects visitors and residents traveling in 2026.
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.