Latest news and stories about entry requirements in Portugal for expats and residents.
The number of Brazilian citizens denied entry at Portuguese airports fell by 49% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with 749 individuals turned away. Despite this decrease, the Annual Internal Security Report (Relatório Anual de Segurança Interna or RASI) indicates that the total number of foreign nationals denied entry into Portugal has increased overall.
The PSP intercepted 9,302 passengers arriving from outside the Schengen area to verify their compliance with entry requirements for Portugal. This represents a 45.3% increase compared to last year.
All indicators related to passenger control at air borders showed an increase compared to the same period in 2025. Entry refusals rose by 57.6%, with 704 cases between January and March of this year. The data was released by the Public Security Police (PSP) this Monday, April 13. Police authorities issued entry bans to 73 passengers, representing a 217.4% increase. Arrests at air borders grew by 36.5%, with 157 people detained in the first three months of the year. There were also 9,302 interceptions recorded, 45.3% more than in the first quarter of last year. Interceptions refer to citizens identified or approached and may or may not result in an entry ban or arrest. Precautionary measures saw an increase of 153%, totaling 5,484 applications in the period. Among these indicators, the smallest rise was in the detection of document fraud, which increased by 1.1%, with 188 cases. In total, the PSP controlled 4,313,811 passengers at all national airports, a 12.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
Frontex's 'Travel to Europe' app has been available at Lisbon Airport since Monday. It generates a QR code after a questionnaire and can be used up to 72 hours before travel.
This article provides travel advice and advisories for Portugal, focusing on safety and security. It advises travelers to take normal security precautions, as petty crime (pickpocketing, bag snatching) is common, especially in major cities. Violent crime is rare but can occur. The article also covers terrorism threats, demonstrations, and potential dangers related to water activities and adventure tourism. It provides information on entry/exit requirements, including the Schengen area and passport validity, and health-related advice, such as routine vaccinations and precautions against diseases like yellow fever, rabies, and COVID-19. It also touches upon laws and culture, including drug penalties, dual citizenship, and driving regulations. Finally, it provides contact information for the Canadian embassy and consulates in Portugal.
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