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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.
FS47E - MB green button
Did you know that by pressing the green key on a Multibanco ATM, you activate MB WAY?
The green key is usually used to confirm selections. However, when pressed without inserting a bank card, it automatically starts an MB WAY operation.
FS47F - La touche verte MB
Le saviez-vous ?
En appuyant sur la touche verte d’un distributeur Multibanco, vous activez MB WAY.
La touche verte est normalement utilisée pour confirmer une sélection. Cependant, lorsqu’elle est pressée sans insérer de carte bancaire, elle lance automatiquement une opération MB WAY.
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. UK Electronic Travel Authorisation
2. ETIAS delayed
3. Criminal background checks for US and Canadian citizens
4. IUC tax clarification - reminder
5. Citroën recall
6. Volta ao Algarve
7. European Border Control System suspended in Lisbon - reminder
8. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): January and February 2026 - reminder
9. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
10. Annual General Meeting (AGM) - reminder
11. Satellite offices
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. IUC tax clarification - reminder
2. European Border Control System suspended in Lisbon
3. Nationality law update
4. Season’s greetings come with surprises - reminder
5. Bank Transfer problems - reminder
6. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): January and February 2026
7. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
8. Annual General Meeting (AGM)
9. Satellite offices
News from afpop
Included in this Member Briefing:
1. IUC tax update
2. European Border Control System may be suspended during Christmas
3. Toll exemptions
4. Pharmacy opening hours
5. AT warns for phishing
6. Nationality law update
7. Mondego Metro
8. Waste disposal at Christmas
9. Christmas markets
10. Bank Transfer problems
11. Season’s greetings come with surprises
12. AIMA Renewals Portal (non-EU): December 2025 - reminder
13. AIMA Residence Permit applications for holders of Highly Skilled Visas - reminder
14. Residency renewal for EU citizens and family members – reminder
15. Christmas closing
16. Satellite offices