Immigration: Visa news in Portugal

Tourism Shockwave Hits Europe and Asia: Portugal, Spain and Thailand Unlock Record-Breaking Nomad Visa Demand

Travel And Tour World29 May

One year later, 'green lane' for hiring immigrants earns positive assessment with over three thousand visas granted

Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal

People considering a move to Portugal will have the opportunity to put their questions to tax, residency and property specialists during a free webinar organised by the British-Portuguese Chamber of The post Free webinar to explain tax, visa and property rules for moving to Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Immigration “green lane”: 72% of visas are for workers from Asia, 25% from Africa

Protocol for hiring workers in countries of origin has received over 21,600 applications in a year and a half. 12,000 visas have been issued, with agriculture and construction accounting for 92%.

Ahmed dreams of studying in Lisbon, but remains without a Portuguese visa to leave Gaza

A 21-year-old Palestinian student has already paid his undergraduate tuition fees at ISEL in Lisbon, but is awaiting support from Portuguese diplomacy to leave the Gaza Strip.

Who can live in Portugal? Visas explained simply

A simplified guide explaining the different visa options available for those wishing to reside in Portugal.

Bleap10 Sept

PhD student with a disability may lose course in Portugal due to visa error

The visa of Brazilian student Wesley Monteverde expires on August 19, but his AIMA interview has been scheduled for November. Indian student Gagandeep Singh won a court case against the agency, but administrative errors continue to hinder him.

Spain Surges Ahead of Portugal, Croatia and Estonia in a Major Private 2026 Digital Nomad Visa Ranking as Remote Work Transforms Europe With Flexible Long-Stay Pathways for Eligible US Professionals Seeking Global Mobility and New Work-Life Opport

Travel And Tour World20 Jul

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Condé Nast Traveler15 Jul

Almost six thousand visas already granted via immigration “fast track”

The Minister of Labour announced this Wednesday that almost six thousand visas have already been granted under the cooperation protocol for regulated labour migration, a measure known as the “fast track” for hiring foreign workers. In a parliamentary hearing, Maria do Rosário Palma Ramalho also made it clear that the Government “will not abdicate...

Pharmaceutical training course cancelled – because participants can’t get visas

The annual training programme organised by the Lusophone Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, which was due to bring together 43 citizens from Guinea-Bissau and Angola in Coimbra in July, has been The post Pharmaceutical training course cancelled – because participants can’t get visas appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Spain Joins Portugal and Croatia in Leading Europe’s Digital Nomad Boom with Expanding Remote Work Visas and Lifestyle Appeal: All You Need to Know

Travel And Tour World23 Jun

Greece Joins Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Malta and More European Countries Now Becoming Popular for Digital Nomads as Strong Visa Programme, Affordable Travel Base and Lower Cost of Living Become Magnetic Field to Become Tourism G

Travel And Tour World23 Jun

Court of Auditors: Minister does not foresee problems with the end of prior visa

Castro Almeida stated that “the overwhelming majority of European countries do not have a prior visa,” considering that the measure does not add efficiency or transparency to public administration.

Portugal Joins Spain, Greece, Canada, Costa Rica, New Zealand and Others as New Tourist Fund Requirements in 2026, Putting Millions of Travelers at Risk of Entry Delays, Additional Screening, and Possible Border Rejections

Travel And Tour World10 Jun

Spain Joins Portugal, Croatia, Estonia, Malta, Greece, and Italy in powering Europe’s Massive Digital Nomad Tourism Boom with Exclusive Remote Work Visas and Long-Term Tax Incentives

Travel And Tour World15 May

2026 World Cup: USA suspends bonds for fans with tickets

The State Department waives the bond requirement for those with a confirmed ticket who use the 'FIFA Pass' system. The measure covers travellers from 50 countries.

Best European countries offering tech nomad visas for Nigerians in 2026

Tribune Online11 May

AIP processes a hundred 'fast-track' work visas for immigrants

The Portuguese Industrial Association (AIP) announced this Wednesday that it is processing around a hundred work visa applications under the cooperation protocol for regulated labour migration, promoted by the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). The association led by José Eduardo Carvalho is ensuring the instruction of the files.

Guinean students stranded at Lisbon airport due to lack of documentation

At the beginning of April, eight other students were stranded for having incomplete documentation.

Immigration Fast Track: How many migrants have entered Portugal?

The protocol facilitating the entry of immigrants into Portugal is about to reach its one-year anniversary. More than three thousand have already received visas, and the executive branch provides a positive assessment of the immigration 'fast track'.