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News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. IRS tax return - reminder
2. IRS donation (consignação do IRS)
3. Fuel prices support measures
4. Botija de Gás Solidária Program Information
5. Land-clearance deadlines
6. Travel to Europe App
7. PSP Launches “Safe Easter” Operation Across Portugal
8. PSP speed control
9. Train replacements by bus
10. Portugal’s Tourist Train Pass (CP)
11. Toll exemptions A2 and A6
12. Entity 21800: Fraud Alert
13. Public Information – Asian Hornet
14. Planning your future in Portugal Seminars - reminder
15. Living in the Algarve event
16. Navigating your way in Portugal – Ericeira edition
17. Helping US citizens in Portugal - reminder
18. Holidays in April
19. Permanent Residency application for UK citizens under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
20. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): April, May and June 2026
21. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
22. Perfect Weather Guaranteed
23. Satellite offices
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. Planning your future in Portugal Seminar - second session
2. Helping US citizens in Portugal
3. IRS tax return
4. Crime victims support map
5. V16 emergency lights in Spain
6. Whatsapp & Signal cyber attacks
7. LisbonWave26
8. Reduction in ISP tax for diesel and gasoline
9. Daylight saving time
10. AIMA warning
11. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): April, May and June 2026
12. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
13. Annual General Meeting (AGM) - reminder
14. New offers for members
15. Satellite offices
Helping US citizens in Portugal
If you are a US citizen who requires a full-service FBI criminal background check and digital fingerprinting for your Portugal immigration process – then this is for you!
Making life better in Portugal – on air!
Do you have a question about living, working or getting the most out of your time in Portugal?
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. New Portuguese President
2. Planning your future in Portugal Seminar
3. EU lanes at the airport - non-EU citizens with Portuguese Residency documents
4. Calamity support
5. AT fraude warning
6. PSP radars
7. IUC rules approved - reminder
8. US Citizen digital fingerprinting - reminder
9. New afpop office opening hours - reminder
10. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): April, May and June 2026
11. New tariffs AIMA
12. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
13. Annual General Meeting (AGM)
14. New offers for members
15. Satellite offices
FS49E - LGBTQI+ in Portugal
Portugal is widely recognised as one of Europe’s most progressive countries in LGBTQI+ equality. Over the past two decades, it has built a strong legal framework protecting people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and sex characteristics. These protections shape daily life in meaningful ways, ensuring dignity, safety and equal opportunity for everyone.
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. Household changes
2. IUC rules approved
3. EES roll out delayed?
4. EU ends customs duty exemption for small online purchases
5. Declaration of calamity - Extension of tax deadlines
6. Segurança Social warning
7. US Citizen digital fingerprinting
8. New afpop office opening hours
9. New e-mail addresses
10. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): April 2026
11. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
12. Annual General Meeting (AGM) – reminder
13. Satellite offices
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. State of Calamity
2. Flood hub
3. Lisbon alcohol rules
4. Rental contracts, household and e-Fatura communication deadlines
5. Postal tariffs
6. Segurança Social portal
7. Metro Porto disruptions
8. Free companion ticket
9. UK Electronic Travel Authorisation - reminder
10. AIMA contact form – BREXIT option
11. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): March 2026
12. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
13. Annual General Meeting (AGM) – reminder
14. Carnaval 17th of February
15. Satellite offices
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. Residency documents expired between 22/02/2020 and 30/06/2025
2. Entry/Exit System (EES) update
3. Seasonal Vaccination Campaign
4. Strike Public Administration services
5. Better Living in Portugal exhibition
6. Shine Bright Cancer support
7. PSP speed cameras in October
8. Satellite offices
FS48 - Land Purchase Rights
This summary outlines the essential legal considerations when buying rural land in Portugal, focusing on statutory pre-emption rights.