Former Mozambican finance minister Manuel Chang remains in United States immigration custody after being prevented from boarding a deportation flight from Boston due to complications linked to a planned stopover in Lisbon. The incident occurred on March 26, shortly after his release from federal prison, where he had completed a reduced sentence related to financial […]
Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum has introduced a new administrative measure aimed at easing long standing delays in the delivery of residence permits, an issue that has drawn persistent criticism from foreign residents. Under the new approach, applicants whose requests for the granting or renewal of residence permits have already been approved will […]
Portuguese authorities have arrested 37 individuals suspected of involvement in an ultra right extremist group following a large scale police operation carried out across several parts of the country. The coordinated action involved around 300 officers and focused on dismantling a network accused of promoting violent ideology and targeting ethnic minorities. According to investigators, those […]
Portugal’s public security police have identified around 900 foreign nationals living in 56 illegal residences in Porto, highlighting growing concerns about overcrowded housing and irregular immigration in the country’s second-largest city. The findings were disclosed in the PSP’s 2025 report on efforts to address illegal immigration, released as the government faces criticism over its broader […]
Nearly one in three babies born in Portugal now has a foreign born mother, highlighting the growing role of immigration in shaping the country’s demographic future. New official figures show that 30 percent of all newborns were born to women of foreign nationality, underlining how migration is increasingly offsetting long standing population decline. In total, […]
Portugal’s immigration authority has asked certain foreign residents to repeat their residency renewal requests, affecting immigrants who hold student residence permits and are currently employed. The move has generated confusion and concern among international students who believed their renewal process was already under way. The request was issued AIMA, which took over responsibilities previously handled […]
The city of Lisbon and extension the Portuguese government is ushering in a pivotal change in migration policy that will reshape the market, social and tech landscape in the capital and beyond. In a move aimed at strengthening national identity, controlling investment-driven immigration, and aligning with broader European policy trends, Portugal has approved a new […]
The Portugal Golden Visa program has undergone its most significant overhaul since its launch in 2012. With the changes now fully in force, the emphasis has shifted away from real estate and pure capital transfers, moving instead toward more regulated, economy-boosting investment paths. If you’re considering applying (or already hold a permit), here’s a detailed […]
