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1 August 2026 · News · Bureaucracy
Portugal's New Building Licence Rules Now Start 1 OctoberPortugal postponed its revised building and renovation licensing regime from 3 August to 1 October 2026. Until then the old RJUE rules and 2024 forms apply.
31 July 2026 · News · Planning
Portugal's Airport Queues in August: Budget an Extra HourEES border checks pushed Porto's passport queues past their reference times on 31 July. What non-EU travellers should expect at Portugal's airports in August.
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