Europe: Border control news in Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

EU sends 25 Frontex agents and eight million euros to Portugal for border support

The European Commission announced on Thursday, June 4, the deployment of approximately 25 Frontex agents and the provision of seven to eight million euros in infrastructure to support Portugal with border management, following issues detected with the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES). The support also includes document experts to assist Portuguese authorities in applying the rules. European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Magnus Brunner, told Lusa agency at the start of the Justice and Home Affairs Council that Portugal is doing everything to make the system work and that the Frontex presence aims to reinforce that effort. Brunner also highlighted the preparatory work carried out by Portugal, which has increased human resources, strengthened teams, and improved IT systems. Two weeks after the Commission initially denied a link between queues at Portuguese airports and the EES, and after the government stated it was a European-wide problem, Brunner highlighted that cooperation is now underway. The practical and financial support aims to alleviate immediate constraints and strengthen national capacity to handle EES operations, while Portuguese authorities continue to adjust procedures and technology to normalize border flow. Lisbon Airport will have more manual border control booths.

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Brussels identifies “serious deficiencies” at Portuguese airports

The European Commission conducted a surprise audit of Lisbon and Porto airports in December 2025, in which “serious deficiencies” were identified in the execution of border controls, reports CNN this Tuesday. Brussels warns that the failures could have an impact on other member states. The Commission considers that the irregularities detected could compromise security.

Brussels identified “serious deficiencies” in border control in Lisbon. They are a “high security risk”

The Council demanded that Portugal present a plan to correct the identified flaws. It states that measures must be adopted as quickly as possible because they could have an impact on other states.

New European border control system comes fully into force on Friday

In Portugal, since the entry into force of this new system, waiting times have worsened, especially at Lisbon airport.

EU border control system back on track at Lisbon airport

The European border control system for non-EU citizens, which was suspended in December at Lisbon airport after ‘an outcry’ over queues that built up, is once again operational, the government The post EU border control system back on track at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Border control system back in operation at Lisbon airport after suspension

The new European system was suspended in December due to constraints in the arrivals area.

European app streamlines entry into Portugal

Frontex's 'Travel to Europe' app has been available at Lisbon Airport since Monday. It generates a QR code after a questionnaire and can be used up to 72 hours before travel.

Mobile application launched to facilitate border control

Allows users to complete a questionnaire up to 72 hours before boarding at any airport.

Portugal launches app to streamline airport border control

“Travel to Europe” is the new app launched to speed up border control for passengers from third-party countries. According to a statement released this Tuesday, March 17, the goal is to make the entry process more efficient. Initially, the application will be used at Lisbon Airport. The app was developed under the European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES), which aims to make external border controls faster, more modern, and more efficient for non-EU travelers. The new system came into effect last autumn and caused significant delays for passengers, leading to its suspension in December after queues exceeded seven hours. With “Travel to Europe,” travelers can register up to 72 hours before their trip by entering personal data and answering a brief questionnaire about entry requirements. A QR code is then generated for use at self-service border control kiosks (SSK) upon arrival in Portugal. Use of the app is optional and does not replace standard border control procedures, but it allows information to be processed in advance to simplify the entry experience. The app is free and available for iOS and Android.

Brussels to request “more details” regarding suspension of European border control system

The European Commission has said it will ask Portuguese authorities for “more details” regarding the suspension announced yesterday of the European border control system for non-EU citizens at Lisbon airport. The post Brussels to request “more details” regarding suspension of European border control system appeared first on Portugal Resident.

European border control system suspended for three months at Lisbon Airport

The infrastructure will be reinforced “immediately” with military personnel from the GNR (National Republican Guard).