Over 700% Increase in Entry Denials for Brazilians Travelling to Portugal
Portugal Sees 721% Spike in Entry Denials for Brazilian Nationals in 2024
Portugal has reported a dramatic increase in the number of entry denials for Brazilian travelers, with 1,400 Brazilians refused entry in 2024 — a staggering 721% rise compared to just 179 cases in 2023, according to data from the 2024 Annual Homeland Security Report.
Brazilians Account for the Majority of Entry Bans
According to a report from O Globo, a total of 1,700 individuals were denied entry to Portugal in 2024. Among them, 85% were Brazilian nationals. In comparison, in 2023, only 373 people were turned away at Portuguese borders, with 47% of them being Brazilians.
Brazilians Remain Unaffected by Portugal’s Tightened Immigration Policies
Despite Portugal implementing stricter immigration policies in 2023, citizens from Brazil and other Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) were exempt from these changes. This policy allows Brazilians to enter Portugal as tourists and apply for residence permits without being subject to the more restrictive measures affecting other non-EU nationals.
Portugal Still a Top Destination for Brazilians
Portugal continues to be a favored destination for Brazilians seeking residency, employment, or educational opportunities. As of the latest data, Brazilians represent the largest foreign nationality residing in Portugal, with over 150,000 residents.
Statistics from Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) show a significant surge in residency approvals for Brazilian nationals:
- 147,262 residence permits were issued to Brazilians in 2023, up from 43,313 in 2022 — marking a more than threefold increase.
Demand for Portuguese Job-Seeking Visas Also Surges
Data published by Publico further supports this trend. In 2024, Portuguese consulates in Brazil recorded a sharp increase in job-seeking visa applications. According to Marcelo Rubin, Managing Partner at Clube do Passaporte, demand for job-seeker visas rose by over 200% in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Conclusion
While entry denials for Brazilian nationals have increased sharply, Portugal remains a key destination for residency and work opportunities among Brazilians. The exemption from tightened immigration rules, along with the rising number of visa and residency approvals, demonstrates Portugal’s enduring appeal for Brazilian migrants despite evolving border enforcement.
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