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Starting in November, checking in luggage or completing airport check-in must be done one hour before departure.
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The suspension applied only to departures, with biometric data collection remaining in place for arrivals.
The expansion of biometric control to all non-EU passengers at national airports began this Friday, April 10, without major issues, with only minor delays of about an hour reported in Faro early in the morning, according to a PSP source. With this full implementation, the new European border control system for non-EU citizens is now fully operational following a phased rollout that previously caused significant congestion, particularly at Lisbon Airport. The Entry/Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamping with digital biometric registration (photos and fingerprints) and has been implemented across the EU since October 2025.
The European border control system for non-EU citizens, which was suspended in December at Lisbon airport due to congestion in the arrivals area, is fully operational again. The Ministry of Internal Administration confirmed that the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been gradually resumed since the start of the year. To mitigate wait times, self-service kiosks have been installed for biometric data collection, and Portugal has adopted the 'Travel to Europe' mobile app to streamline pre-arrival processing. The government also deployed GNR military personnel to assist with documentation checks, while the PSP continues to manage border control operations.
Allows users to complete a questionnaire up to 72 hours before boarding at any airport.
