Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
ImmigrationIsraeli applicants account for 40% of Portugal’s 74,000 new citizens since 2019, driven by the 2015 “Sephardic Law.” Despite political backlash and tightened rules in April 2024, most passport-holders remain abroad, fueling tech and business ties rather than immigration.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal residency wait could rise from 5 to 10 years under 2025 proposal. Understand timelines and protect your path—read expert insights now.
Immigration · PoliticsHalf a million Portugal nationality applications await review after stricter rules. Discover why demand surged and what limits mean for applicants.
Transportation · ImmigrationANA rejects claims of pressuring officials to loosen Lisbon Airport border control as wait times hit 4 hours. Learn what this means for your arrival.
Immigration · National NewsAIMA pledges system access for lawyers to clear Portugal’s immigration backlog. Learn how this move may fast-track your residence process.
Immigration · PoliticsChega wants a new nationality law lets courts revoke citizenship for offenders jailed 5+ years for terrorism, homicide, rape and other grave crimes.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal's new nationality bill raises residence to 7–10 years, adds culture tests and tougher vetting. See if the changes affect your citizenship bid
National News · ImmigrationDiscover how Portugal’s 100% mortgage guarantee, tax-free first-home exemptions and expanded IRS Jovem programme work to keep young Portuguese at home