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The Portuguese government has proposed a new monthly subsidy for airport police officers, starting at 135 euros in July and increasing to 160 euros by 2027, though the exclusion of GNR personnel has sparked criticism from unions.
The European Commission has granted Portugal the authority to temporarily suspend biometric border control systems at airports, with the Ministry of Internal Administration clarifying that the PSP holds the operational decision-making power for these short-term measures.
The Portuguese government is deploying over 360 additional police officers to airports, including new manual control booths at Lisbon Airport, to address significant passenger wait times and improve border operational efficiency.
In this newspaper, a preview of the Iberian duel in the World Cup round of 16. Also in this edition, the start of the AD parliamentary sessions and a look at the reinforcement of PSP officers at national airports.
Home News Airports in Portugal to have police reinforcement Airports in Portugal to have police reinforcement The Minister of Home Affairs (MAI) stated that the reinforcement of 367 PSP agents at airport borders will enable faster passenger processing, although he admits that occasional queues wi
The proposal was presented this Monday to the PSP unions. The GNR is excluded and negotiations regarding remuneration have been postponed until September.
“There is no more chaos at the airports. There has been a reinforcement of the security forces carrying out border control at all airports, namely at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon,” assured the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, on the sidelines of the signing of a protocol between the Municipality of Vila do...
The Police Professionals Union Association (ASPP/PSP) stated today that many newly trained officers, who are to be assigned to airports, have expressed concern about their future, as their expectations of working immediately at a police station have been thwarted.
About 100 new PSP agents, out of the 360 who will reinforce airports in July, expressed doubts about transfers and their future in the corporation during an ASPP/PSP session.
Minister of internal administration, Luis Neves, has announced an increase of 340 PSP agents for airport border controls, starting from July 4. The news follows the recent ‘boost’ given by The post Another 340 PSP agents to beef airport border controls from July 4 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Luis Neves announced that the reinforcement at airports begins on the 4th, with 340 security personnel, but reminded that 'until reaching the optimal point', 'there are digital issues that must be resolved'.
The Minister of Internal Administration announced this Friday, June 5, that Portuguese international airports will receive a reinforcement of 340 security personnel, currently in training, starting July 4. Luís Neves stated that 140 will be deployed to Lisbon, 100 to Porto, with the remainder going to Faro, Funchal, and Ponta Delgada. The minister highlighted ongoing efforts to improve border operations, including new facilities, technological equipment, and additional booths to enhance efficiency while maintaining security standards for tourism.
The Minister of Internal Administration, Luis Neves, announced this Friday that Portuguese international airports will have a reinforcement of 340 security personnel, who are currently in training, starting from July 4. “On July 4, we will deploy 340 more people, PSP officers who are currently receiving specific training for border control.”
Home News Minister announces more security personnel at airports in Portugal Minister announces more security personnel at airports in Portugal The Minister of Home Affairs, Luis Neves, announced that Portuguese international airports will have an additional 340 security personnel, who are curren
The European Commissioner for Home Affairs announced aid to Portugal of 25 agents and 8 million euros, amidst praise for the Government. Additionally, news arrives from Gaza of the death of 9 people.
The Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) clarified today that the decision regarding the temporary suspension of biometric data collection from passengers at airports is the responsibility of the PSP, which communicates it to the European Commission.
The statement comes after Brussels accepted the Portuguese Government's request this Friday to suspend biometric border controls.
Starting this Friday, May 29, Lisbon Airport will receive 48 additional PSP officers and more booths and e-gates, according to the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI). To streamline border control, the airport will now have 34 booths for arrivals (14 more than currently) and 18 for departures (four more). Regarding automated border control, the airport will have 31 e-gates for arrivals (14 more) and 18 for departures (four more). The MAI added that following these expansions in Lisbon, similar reinforcements are planned for Porto and Faro airports during June and July. Portugal began implementing the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) on October 12, 2025, but biometric collection was suspended on April 11 and 12 of this year due to excessive passenger wait times. Tourism and aviation sectors have demanded the suspension of the European border system, with reports of chaos at Lisbon Airport.
Nationwide, 360 new police officers assigned to the National Unit for Foreigners and Borders will be distributed across various airports in July.
The Government will reinforce airport borders with 360 additional police officers. RTP has learned that these agents will only begin working on 20 July, provided they successfully complete two training courses.
Miguel Pinto Luz guaranteed that the expansion of the arrivals area will be completed in the coming weeks. Montenegro expressed dissatisfaction and did not rule out tougher measures.
The Ministry of Internal Administration states that, “for now”, there is no planned suspension of the border control system involving biometric data collection at Portuguese airports, though it does not definitively rule out the possibility, aligning with the Prime Minister's earlier statement. In a response shared with ECO, the ministry...
The government is considering a potential suspension of the collection of biometric data from passengers at airports.
The Ministry of Internal Administration refused on Monday, in response to the Lusa agency, to suspend the implementation of the new European border control system with biometric data collection at airports during the summer. However, the Prime Minister admitted the possibility of suspension this afternoon. On May 8, the airline Ryanair once again appealed to...
PNS makes an 'epic' return and attacks the 'tacticians' of the PS. Between a UGT in internal conflict, the 'fiasco' in airport security, and laws left in the drawer, the plot of this reform thickens further.
Chega MP Ana Martins questioned the Government regarding the “worrying lack of resources” for border control at João Paulo II Airport in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores.
The deadline for former Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) inspectors to work at Portuguese airports ends next Thursday, April 9. However, according to the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI), not all professionals will leave. The ministry stated that inspectors with specific technical expertise, such as document analysis, will remain until PSP officers are fully trained. The PJ criminal investigation union expressed uncertainty regarding these extensions, noting that previous deadlines were changed at the last minute. Meanwhile, the union has criticised the transfer of 100 PSP officers to the Lisbon Municipal Police, arguing that these resources should be prioritised for border control.
The Public Security Police have started approaching passengers arriving from abroad directly at the aircraft exits, justifying the strategy as part of their commitments to the European Union.
The Azores government states that the delay in installation is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
“By summer” is the new deadline for completing the hearing room where judges will be able to interview foreign nationals barred at Lisbon Airport. ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal states that the project is in the contracting phase and expects the renovation to be finished by summer. The room, proposed by the High Council of the Judiciary (CSM), is at least a year behind schedule due to bureaucratic delays and disputes over responsibilities between the police, the Ministry of Justice, and airport management. Currently, 1,867 passengers were denied entry in 2025, and the new facility aims to ensure that the legal right of these individuals to be heard by a judge is upheld more efficiently, preventing cases where people are deported before their legal proceedings can be completed.
