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 government of Nepal has formally requested assistance from Portuguese authorities regarding the status of 2,800 Nepalese nationals currently at risk of expulsion. The situation highlights ongoing bureaucratic challenges faced by foreign residents in Portugal as the country manages its immigration processes. No immediate resolution has been announced by the Portuguese government.

Approximately 23,000 immigrants were notified to voluntarily leave Portugal last year, a significant increase from the 444 notifications recorded in 2024. The data, released in the Annual Internal Security Report (Relatório Anual de Segurança Interna or RASI), highlights a sharp shift in immigration enforcement. These notices typically give individuals a set period to depart the country before facing formal deportation proceedings.

Hugo Soares, the parliamentary leader of the Social Democratic Party (Partido Social Democrata or PSD), has defended the government’s approach to immigration as a “quiet change” that avoids ideological extremes. Soares challenged the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista) and Chega to reach a consensus on revisions to the Nationality Law (Lei da Nacionalidade). Visa holders should note that the government aims to position itself in the “moderate centre” while tightening certain regulations.