Tracking immigration for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Immigration · National NewsPSP operation at Portuguese airports resulted in 52 entry refusals and major drug seizures. What the new UNEF border unit means for travelers in 2026.
Tourism · ImmigrationSlow green-lane work visas are leaving Portugal’s hotels short-staffed for summer 2026, driving service delays, higher prices and rental pressure. Read more.
Immigration · TourismPortugal delays full biometric passport checks until Sept 2026. Pre-enrol fingerprints to speed queues and avoid delays at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Politics · ImmigrationPortugal’s PM now leads the Interior Ministry, controlling storm relief funds and AIMA visa backlogs. Learn how the leadership change could affect expats and locals.
Immigration · PoliticsPortugal’s visa backlog now stretches 12–20 weeks, with stricter residency tests and longer family-reunification waits challenging expats in 2026. Learn what to expect.
Immigration · EconomyLearn how Portugal’s revamped Golden Visa now requires a €500K fund investment, keeps the 7-day/year stay rule and offers a 5-year path to Portuguese citizenship.
Health · ImmigrationPortugal will introduce hospital and school screening for female genital mutilation in 2026 after identifying 515 survivors—what residents need to know.
Politics · ImmigrationCPLP’s refusal to visit Guinea-Bissau is risking €15M in aid and causing visa, tuition and remittance delays for Bissau-Guinean residents in Portugal.
Economy · ImmigrationPortugal's Economy of the Year win eases mortgage rates, boosts job growth, and offers tax breaks for expats and startups - learn what it means for residents.