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Portugal’s migrant integration plan: what we know so far
Portugal’s government says its national migrant integration plan is almost ready. Here is what the announcement means for immigrants and their families.
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AIMA Residence Cards: Funding Approved for Production
Portugal has authorised spending on residence card production and delivery. Here is what the decision means—and does not mean—for people waiting for a card.
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Singapore visa for residents of Portugal and Europe: who needs one and how to apply
Most European and Brazilian passports need no visa for Singapore, but Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani citizens do. Here is how the ICA visa process works from Europe, the S$30 fee and the SG Arrival Card.
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EES and ETIAS in 2026: what residence permit holders in Portugal need to know
The EU's Entry/Exit System has been fully running since April 2026, and ETIAS is coming. Do residence permit holders in Portugal need to register or pay? What changes for your family's visits?
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Travelling with an AIMA renewal receipt: what airlines and borders accept
Your AIMA renewal receipt protects you in Portugal, but is it enough to fly? What the official guidance says about receipts, Schengen trips, visits home and visas, and how to plan around it.
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Expired residence permit in Portugal: the end of automatic extensions explained
For years Portugal extended expired residence documents automatically. That period is over. What an expired TRC means now, how the renewal receipt works and what to do before travelling.
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AIMA opens early renewals for residence permits expiring until January 2027
AIMA's online renewal portal now accepts residence permits that expire up to January 2027. Who can renew now, what you need and why renewing early protects your travel plans.
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Bank statement for a tourist visa: how much money do you need?
There is rarely a fixed minimum, but bank statements are the document embassies read most closely. How much to show for the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Schengen, and the patterns that cause refusals.
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Thailand e-Visa from Portugal: how residents apply online in 2026
The Royal Thai Embassy in Lisbon only accepts visa applications online. Here is who needs a Thai tourist visa, how the thaievisa.go.th process works for residents of Portugal, and the documents to upload.
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Malaysia eVISA from Portugal: a step-by-step guide for visa-required passports
Bangladeshi, Nepali and Pakistani citizens living in Portugal need a Malaysian visa, while Indian citizens are visa-free until the end of 2026. Here is how the official eVISA works and the documents to upload.
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China tourist visa (L) from Portugal: online form and Lisbon visa centre
Visa-free entry covers many European passports, but most residents of Portugal from South Asia and Africa still need a Chinese tourist visa. Here is the online form, the Lisbon visa centre process and the documents.
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Can I visit Ireland with a Schengen visa or Portuguese residence permit?
A common surprise at Lisbon airport: Ireland does not accept Schengen visas or Schengen residence cards. Here is why, who is affected and what to do before booking Dublin.
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Ireland tourist visa from Portugal: AVATS, fees and documents (2026)
Ireland is in the EU but not in Schengen, so many residents of Portugal need an Irish short stay visa. Here is how the AVATS application works, the €60 and €100 fees and the documents to send.
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