Latest news and stories about elections in Portugal for expats and residents.
More than 134,000 Brazilian citizens residing in Portugal are eligible to vote in this Sunday's presidential election. Polling stations across the country, including in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, are open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for mandatory voting. Voters are encouraged to verify their polling location using the E-Título app.
The number of Brazilian voters residing in Portugal has surged by 66.6% since 2022, with Lisbon emerging as the largest electoral district for expatriates globally.
Update on the Brazilian elections, noting that 134,000 people are casting their votes from Portugal.
The morning has seen a high turnout in Porto, but voting is proceeding normally. About 48,000 Brazilians are registered, more than in the last elections.
Voting is taking place in three areas of the country. In Lisbon, where there are more voters, it was necessary to distribute the ballot boxes across several locations.
From early in the morning, voters have been queuing to vote in Lisbon and Porto. Wearing red and green-yellow, many are making their political stance clear. Security has been reinforced around the polling stations.
The list prepared by the Superior Electoral Court includes over 78,000 voters in Lisbon and 48,000 in Porto. Additionally, Ventura will chair the parliamentary inquiry committee into Luís Neves.
A practical guide explaining the process for Brazilian citizens residing in Portugal to cast their votes in the upcoming elections.
More than 134,000 Brazilians residing in Portugal are registered to vote in this Sunday's presidential elections. Who can vote, what documents are required, where are the polling stations located, and what happens to those who do not vote? We have gathered the answers to the main questions.
Brazilians between 18 and 70 years old must vote, even if they live abroad. Portugal represents a large share of these voters, who head to the polls this Sunday (4).
Over 134,000 Brazilian citizens residing in Portugal are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming election.
Portugal is the second-largest Brazilian electoral district abroad. Polling stations open at 08:00 and close at 17:00 in Porto, Lisbon, and Faro.
The PSP assigns Rapid Intervention Teams (EIR) to ensure security at polling stations for the Brazilian presidential elections. In Lisbon, ballot boxes will be installed in three buildings.
With the 2026 Brazilian elections approaching, many Brazilians living abroad are discovering their voter registration has been cancelled due to repeated absences. This guide explains that simply paying fines is not enough to reactivate a cancelled registration, outlines the process for regularisation once the electoral registry reopens, and discusses the benefits of transferring one's electoral domicile to their country of residence.
Chega has scheduled direct leadership elections for the party for October 31, which will be open to all members, with candidacies to be submitted by the 12th, it was announced today.
The Constitutional Court declared part of the regulations from the last PAN Congress illegal. An internal opposition movement is calling for the resignation of Inês Sousa Real and internal elections.
An analysis of the voting trends of the Brazilian community in Portugal and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming historic elections.
This year's elections will have a record number of voters, with more than 134,000 people registered to vote in Lisbon, Porto, or Faro
Brazilians voting in Lisbon can use official Portuguese photo identification to cast their ballots this Sunday, October 4th. The Consul-General of Brazil, Alessandro Candeas, confirmed that this exceptional measure aims to assist voters who may not have their Brazilian documents on hand. Accepted documents include residence permits and citizen cards, provided the voter is correctly registered. Lisbon remains the largest electoral district outside Brazil, with over 78,000 eligible voters expected to participate across three university locations.
The Consulate-General of Brazil in Lisbon informs that voters will be able to present a Portuguese identification card at the time of voting if they do not have a document issued by Brazil on hand.
Almost 135,000 Brazilians with electoral registration in Portugal will be able to vote in the presidential elections on October 4th. Lisbon holds the largest share and is the largest Brazilian electoral district abroad.
More than 134,000 Brazilians are eligible to vote in the 2026 presidential elections in Portuguese territory. There will be polling stations in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. Knowing your polling location helps avoid inconvenience.
Less than 30% of the electorate registered in Portugal to vote in the Brazilian presidential elections have downloaded the E-Título app. Out of 134,797 voters, 38,234 have downloaded the application. The data was provided by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to DN Brasil. The E-Título is the official free app from the Brazilian Electoral Justice that provides information and services related to voter registration. The three Brazilian consulates in the country are encouraging citizens to install the app, which allows users to access a digital version of their voter ID, check electoral data, polling locations, and registration status. The app can be downloaded until October 3rd, as it is not available on election day, October 4th. For those voting in Portugal, the main benefit is easily locating their polling station, especially in cities like Lisbon where voting takes place across multiple buildings. The app can also serve as a form of identification at the polls if it includes a photo, otherwise, an official Brazilian photo ID is required. It is also a key tool for justifying an absence from voting. Portugal has the second-largest number of Brazilian voters abroad, after the United States, with polling stations in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro.
The initiative stems from a draft proposal by the Left Bloc and was approved by almost all parties, with only Chega abstaining. Polling station staff will be required to receive prior training.
The countdown has begun. In one month, Brazilians worldwide will head to the polls to elect the country's new President. On 4 October at 8:00 am, the three polling stations in Portugal will open for the first round of voting. Portugal has the second-highest number of Brazilian voters outside of Brazil, behind only the United States. The cities hosting the polls are Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, with voting taking place between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm local time. According to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), there are 134,325 registered Brazilian voters in Portugal, representing 14.6% of the Brazilian electorate abroad. Only those who transferred their electoral registration to Portugal by the May deadline are eligible to vote. Voting is mandatory for literate Brazilians aged 18 to 70, even while abroad. Those who cannot vote must submit a justification via the e-Título app or official electoral channels. Failure to vote or justify the absence results in an electoral debt, which can affect the ability to renew a passport. Voters abroad only cast ballots for President and Vice-President. A valid photo ID, such as a passport or the e-Título app, is required to vote.
The doctor and Socialist official refuses to rule himself out: “You can never say never.” Friends within the PS highlight the advantage of his television notoriety and his ability to appeal to sectors to the right of the party.
Braille templates are available for legislative, presidential, and European elections, but not for local government elections.
Even so, the Socialist parliamentary leader stresses that the party is prepared for elections. Furthermore, the parliamentary inquiry commission into the controversies surrounding Luís Neves is only expected to gain momentum at the end of the year.
