Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
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.
Immigration · EconomyPortugal's vocational schools hit 96% immigrant employment rates despite frozen funding since 2010. Inside Odemira's integration success and April 2026 reckoning.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's 2026 immigration overhaul ends tourist-to-work pathway, extends citizenship to 10 years, delays family reunification. What residents need to know now.
Immigration · TransportationPSP deploys 45 officers and opens new processing zones for Easter. EES biometric checks still active—what travelers should know before arriving.
Immigration · National NewsPortugal's Cabinet approves major immigration changes extending migrant detention to 18 months, tightening deportation procedures, and affecting family reunification. What you need to know.
ImmigrationA new survey shows Americans moving to Portugal want to renounce their citizenship, but a legal "purgatory" awaits. Discover why the $450 fee drop and Portugal’s shifting residency laws make the exit a decade-long wait.
Health · Immigration27 meningitis cases in Canterbury UK, 2 deaths. Alert for Portuguese students and travelers exposed at Club Chemistry March 5-7. Seek immediate treatment if affected.
Immigration · National News42-year-old Brazilian detained in Cascais after 13 years on the run. Faces extradition for 2013 document forgery charges carrying 6-year sentence. Lisbon Court of Appeal hearing scheduled.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal's storm recovery aid requires primary residence status, excluding emigrant-owned properties. Government defends uniform policy despite PS criticism.