Latest news and stories about brazilian community in immigration in Lisboa, Portugal for expats and residents.
The number of Brazilian voters residing in Portugal has surged by 66.6% since 2022, with Lisbon emerging as the largest electoral district for expatriates globally.
Brazilians living in Portugal who have not completed Primary or Secondary education can sit the Encceja Abroad exam—a Brazilian government certification of basic skills—and a free preparatory course in Lisbon now has registrations open to help candidates prepare. Organisers and participants, including Rejane Lima, stress that the qualification is a valuable asset in the job market and facilitates adaptation to life in Portugal. The initiative is being covered by Radar DN Brasil (a Diário de Notícias segment for the Brazilian community), which airs Fridays at 08:00 on YouTube and Spotify; the next edition airs on Friday 13 February.
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) is strengthening its presence in Portugal with the opening of an official office in Lisbon this Wednesday, July 15. Located in the same building as ApexBrasil, Embratur, and Sebrae, the office aims to expand research, innovation, and professional training partnerships. Fiocruz president Mário Moreira stated that the expansion also seeks to support the Brazilian community in Portugal, addressing health as a broad right. The inauguration will be attended by Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha and Portuguese Health Minister Ana Paula Martins.
The faculty reports that 13.54% of its students are from Brazil and there are 11 professors on the teaching staff. According to the institution, Brazilians add “competence, commitment, and friendliness to daily life”.
Brazilian activist Zé do Pedal is embarking on another global adventure on his bicycle. This time, he will travel from northern Norway to Portugal. The seven-month journey aims to raise funds for institutions that care for children with cancer. Watch the interview conducted in Lisbon. DN Brasil is a section of Diário de Notícias dedicated to the Brazilian community living in or planning to move to Portugal. The articles are written in Brazilian Portuguese. The Brazilian Consulate in Lisbon expects an increase in birth registrations following a change in nationality law. Brazil's first-round World Cup matches will be broadcast for free on YouTube in Portugal, with CazéTV set to stream the games.
The Casa do Brasil continues its schedule of in-person information sessions. The next one will focus on consular services, featuring the Consul-General of Brazil in Lisbon, Ambassador Alessandro Candeias. The session aims to clarify how to access services, available procedures, and support offered to the community. The event will take place on March 24th at 3:00 PM at the Casa do Brasil in Lisbon. Participation is free, but advance registration is mandatory as spaces are limited.
