Do not forget the immigrants, Mr. President

Unlike Portugal, Italy and Spain are opening their doors to the legalisation of immigrants. In Portuguese lands, those who could be working for the benefit of everyone and the economy are being expelled. Opinion by Carlos Vianna.

Union accuses Government of giving multinational direct control over visa processing

The STM has requested an urgent review of the organic law of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).

Chega isolated in defending limits on foreign access to RSI: proposal based on “statistical fiction” and is “legally dubious”

The rejection of the Chega proposal was (almost) consensual across the left and right, with all parties pointing out constitutional issues and accusing the far-right of resuming its “usual obsession” with immigrants to advance a “culture war”. Only the CDS defended the merit of the discussion.

Portugal's New Visa Rules for Brazilian Nationals: What You Need ...

Starting April 17, 2026, Portuguese authorities will require Brazilian visa applicants to submit their applications in person at designated Visa Application Centres or Portuguese embassies, ending the previous postal submission option. This change aims to enhance security, streamline processing, and incorporate digital tools like biometric verification and real-time tracking. Applicants may face challenges such as increased travel for in-person submissions and potential appointment backlogs, especially during peak periods. Overall, the new process seeks to improve efficiency and security in visa handling for Brazilian nationals traveling to Portugal.

travelandtourworld.com12 Mar

Brazilian visa applications for Portugal must be made in person; mail will be returned

Visa applications sent by mail after next Tuesday by Brazilians intending to enter Portugal will be returned, as applications must now be made in person at a visa centre or diplomatic mission, according to the Diplomatic Portal. The goal of the measure is to ensure greater efficiency and proximity to users.

Portugal stops accepting visa applications by mail for Brazilians

Applications must be made in person at VFS Global centres or diplomatic missions, by appointment.

Hugo Soares says he "does not mind" being seen as a "right-wing populist" over immigration regulation

The PSD parliamentary leader argued that the Government has been carrying out a “quiet change” for two years, with the “support of the Portuguese people,” which he described as “devoid of ideology,” neither left nor right. Hugo Soares was speaking at the opening of the PSD parliamentary sessions in Caminha, attended by the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Carlos Abreu Amorim. The PSD official noted that today marks two years since the victory that returned the party to government, highlighting progress in health, education, and housing. Addressing recent criticisms from former Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho, Soares maintained that the current executive's reforms have public backing. He stated that if he is called a “dangerous leftist” for increasing social support for the elderly or a “right-wing populist” for regulating immigration, he does not mind. The government is also shifting its migration strategy by increasing visas issued at consulates while reducing applications made within the country.

Portugal ends postal visa applications for Brazilians

Home News Portugal ends postal visa applications for Brazilians Portugal ends postal visa applications for Brazilians Brazilian nationals applying for Portuguese visas will soon be required to submit their applications in person, following an announcement of the end of the postal submission syste

The Portugal News10 Mar

Portugal’s immigration authority makes €800k investment to expand illegal migration housing facilities

Portugal's immigration authority is investing €800,000 to expand housing for irregular migrants due to a European Union requirement. The plan involves adding 80 beds at the Porto facility, which currently has 29 beds. This expansion is a stopgap measure, as Portugal lost funding for the construction of two new facilities and will not meet the EU's deadline to have dedicated accommodation centers with at least 300 beds by June 12th. The government is preparing a public tender to address the shortage of accommodation. The new centers are intended to provide temporary housing and detention facilities for migrants.

algarvedailynews.com25 Feb

On the way to a (more) humanist Government?

AIMA anticipates document renewals expiring in April

Diário de Notícias13 Feb

Marcelo calls for more immigrants to rebuild the country. Will the Government agree?

Marcelo defends "entry channel" for immigrants to rebuild affected areas

The aim is to address the lack of workforce needed to rebuild the areas affected by storm Kristin.

I did not abandon Iniciativa Liberal

I am proud to have campaigned for motions adopted at the convention that reaffirmed the liberals' humanist stance on immigration, nationality, equality and the fight against hate and discrimination. Opinion by Sandra Pimentel

Has immigrating to Portugal become a privilege?

Portugal needs immigrants to survive, but recent laws have turned immigration into a privilege for the few. Opinion by Fábio Pimentel.

José Luís Carneiro says that portraying Portugal as a country with open borders is a 'lie repeated a thousand times' by the Government

Cape Verde expresses concern over US visa restrictions

Washington recently suspended the issuing of visas for immigrants from the island. Vanusa Barbosa, Secretary of State for Cape Verdean Communities, says the population is “apprehensive”.

Le Pen, Salvini, Wilders or Orbán: European far-right congratulate André Ventura

Prominent European far-right figures — including Marine Le Pen, Matteo Salvini, Geert Wilders and Viktor Orbán — have publicly congratulated Portuguese politician André Ventura on his electoral performance.

A President for Immigration

The country needs a President who promotes the attraction and integration of immigrants.

Government says that at the moment "there is no bill to pay" for refusing to accept refugees

Reaction from the government to Tuesday's report that Portugal will have to pay €8 million under the EU's solidarity mechanism.

Portugal pays for not accepting migrants

Home News Portugal pays for not accepting migrants Portugal pays for not accepting migrants The Government has decided to pay €8. 4 million to the European Commission for its refusal to accept 420 asylum seekers from other member states.

The Portugal News13 Jan

Bills on stateless people advance to committee stage without consensus among right-wing parties

Chega voted against, and CDS and IL also distanced themselves in the vote on the bills from PSD, PS, BE and Livre.

AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request

Home News AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request Immigrants with student residency permits who are employed will have to reapply for residency renewal.

The Portugal News7 Jan