More than 27,000 foreign nationals received official orders to leave Portugal this year, but only around 800 complied with the voluntary departure notices (notificação para abandono voluntário). Government figures revealed that the overwhelming majority of recipients remained in the country after the departure period expired. The low compliance rate comes amid ongoing political debate over immigration enforcement and border inspection procedures.
Only 800 of 27,000 Notified Immigrants Leave Portugal
Tuesday, 27 October 2026AI summary
