Latest news and stories about expat rights in travel in Portugal for expats and residents.
Australia has suspended applications for its Work and Holiday visa program for Portuguese citizens. The Australian Department of Home Affairs cited high demand as the reason for the pause, which currently affects 23 countries participating in the program.
An analytical overview of Portugal's major developments this week, examining critical policy solutions for the ongoing housing crisis alongside key updates for expatriates regarding residency renewals and travel regulations.
An analytical look at the challenges faced by expats navigating the Portuguese property market, specifically focusing on safety concerns and rental security issues.
An analytical overview of six nations offering streamlined visa procedures, designed to simplify the relocation process for expatriates seeking to move abroad.
A total of 367 PSP officers from the National Unit for Foreigners and Borders have completed their training to reinforce air border control operations at Portuguese airports.
A surge in demand for digital nomad visas across Portugal, Spain, and Thailand signals a significant shift in global tourism and remote work trends, creating economic shockwaves in both European and Asian markets.
VFS Global maintains a dominant position in the outsourced visa processing market, facilitating travel to the majority of European nations.
UK tourists visiting Portugal, particularly Albufeira, are facing stricter enforcement of local regulations regarding public conduct, beachwear, and drinking, alongside updated passport requirements.
The case occurred after the SEF refused entry into Portugal to Ihor Homeniuk at the Lisbon airport border.
An analytical overview of the evolving regulatory landscape and visa requirements for remote workers and digital nomads planning to reside in Europe by 2026.
Portugal and other EU nations are set to implement rigorous new visa and documentation requirements for Brazilian nationals by 2026, marking a significant shift in European border control and immigration policy.
The European Union has fully implemented its new Entry/Exit System, replacing physical passport stamps with mandatory digital biometric registration for non-EU citizens to enhance Schengen Area border security.
A military flight carrying 39 passengers, including 24 Portuguese nationals, has successfully arrived in Lisbon as part of efforts to evacuate citizens amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. In response to the situation, Portugal is contemplating a new repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.
Brazilian President Lula has signed an agreement that maintains the visa exemption for Brazilian citizens traveling to the European Union. Approved by the National Congress in 2025, this agreement allows Brazilians to stay in the 29 Schengen Area countries for up to 90 consecutive days within a 180-day period.
Voting in presidential elections remains strictly in person, and the abstention rate among citizens abroad has consistently stayed above 90%.
Update: Reporting highlights that emigrants frequently must travel hundreds of kilometres to reach polling stations in order to vote — a distance many say they cannot afford or manage: “No love of country can withstand it,” one expatriate commented. Analysts and rights groups say the in‑person‑only requirement effectively disenfranchises large numbers of expats and helps explain the persistently high abstention rate, prompting renewed calls for policy changes such as expanded polling locations abroad, postal voting or secure electronic options; authorities acknowledge logistical and legal hurdles but have not set a timetable for reforms.
Diplomatic and consular intervention secured the release of two young Portuguese brothers who had been detained abroad. The family only revealed the case after Nicolás Maduro’s arrest and still fear reprisals, underscoring the critical role of consular assistance, the fragility of expat safety in politically fraught contexts, and the wider implications for Portugal–Venezuela relations and human-rights protections for detainees overseas.
A right that is not exercised is a discount offered to those who failed.
Jerónimo Velasco, one of the tourists stranded after the cancellation of their return flight to Portugal, states that neither the airline nor the travel agencies have offered any alternative.
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The Council of the European Union (EU) gave final approval today to rules that strengthen the rights of airline passengers, which will enter into force one year and 20 days after publication in the Official Journal.
The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the UK has announced that, after a very successful launch last year, its Moving to Portugal Show and Seminars will return to Edinburgh on Thursday, The post More Scots eye Portugal as travel numbers hit new high appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Air travellers across the European Union are set to gain stronger and clearer protections after the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union reached a landmark political agreement The post EU agrees stronger air passenger rights, including free cabin bags appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The UK's competition regulator has launched an investigation into the low-cost airline Ryanair regarding fees parents must pay to sit with their children. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is examining whether the 'mandatory family seat' fee, typically around £8 per flight, forces parents to pay for the airline to meet its own safety and accessibility obligations. The regulator is investigating if the fee is an 'unfair' contract term and if it is added during the booking process rather than presented upfront. Ryanair maintains its policy complies with all relevant laws, stating that adults travelling with children can select seats next to them for up to four children for free, and that it expects to refute the CMA's allegations. The CMA noted that other airlines offer free options for seating children with parents and that it has not yet reached a conclusion on whether Ryanair has broken the law.
A nationwide strike is taking place in Portugal in protest against proposed amendments to labour legislation, with reports on the resulting disruptions.
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The International Air Transport Association warns that Portugal's implementation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) is problematic and could lead to significant passenger delays.
The Portuguese government is considering a temporary suspension of biometric screening procedures at airports to reduce passenger waiting times.
The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) stated today that passengers who miss flights due to long waiting times at border controls are not entitled to compensation or assistance under European air transport regulations.
