Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · National NewsPolice intervene as 500 queue at Lisbon's AIMA office. Permits expiring by June 30, 2025 must renew by April 15. New fees and processing tips.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal's Constitutional Court blocks nationality law changes requiring longer residency. Learn how the political clash affects citizenship pathways for residents.
National News · ImmigrationCross-border arrest in Bragança highlights EU extradition powers. Learn how European Arrest Warrants affect expats and foreign residents in Portugal.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's fast-track work visa protocol issued 3,328 visas since April 2024. The 21-day process connects employers with foreign workers legally.
Politics · ImmigrationCraig & Lindsay Foreman face life-threatening conditions in Evin Prison as airstrikes hit nearby. UK criticized for inaction as family pleads for help.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal's GDP per capita stands at 81% of the EU average in 2025, placing it alongside Poland and Lithuania. Understand what this economic gap means for salaries, living costs, and opportunities for residents.
Politics · ImmigrationChega claims deal for Constitutional Court judge, breaking 40-year PS-PSD pact. Fast-track deportation law targeting asylum seekers advances in parliament.
Other News · Immigration80-year-old driver sentenced to probation for fatal crash that killed Portuguese-Brazilian family of four in San Francisco. No prison time despite four deaths.
Immigration · National NewsVerdict postponed to May 2026 in massive Lisbon fraud case: 1,300 migrants used fake addresses. Network earned €260K. Case accelerated Portugal's immigration crackdown.