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Portugal: the “Best Tourist Destination in Europe”

6 October 2022

Portugal was, once again, under the spotlight at the World Travel Awards European Gala 2022, for winning, for the fifth time in a row, the Best Tourist Destination in Europe. The ceremony for the 29th European edition of these prestigious international awards took place on October 1^st, with the grand finale happening in November.

António Costa Silva, Minister of the Economy and Maritime Affairs celebrated, pointing out that “These results stem from the votes of thousands of professionals in the sector, from all around the world, and this year Portugal won another 30 awards, among several destinations, regions, products and services.”

Portugal is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, and by opening its doors to many international visitors it justly won 30 awards, this year alone.

Lisbon won four awards, Best Metropolitan Seaside Destination, Best City Break Destination and Best Cruise Destination, in addition to an award to the Port of Lisbon that was considered the Best Cruise Port in Europe.

Porto stood out as the Best City Destination and the Algarve was elected the Best Beach Destination.

In this European edition of the World Travel Awards 2022, the Azores were considered the Best Adventure Tourism Destination and the Paiva Walkways were awarded the Best Tourist Attraction and Best Adventure Tourism Attraction. The Responsible Tourism award went to the Dark Sky Alqueva project.

Considered the “Oscars” of tourism, the World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. The WTA brand is, nowadays, recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark.

The annual scores are a result of an online voting process, in which the general public and thousands of tourism and travel professionals on a global scale participate.

The world tourism Oscars gala is scheduled for November 11 in Oman.

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Immigration Law Update: Major Changes for CPLP Citizens

21 February 2025

On Friday, 14 February 2025, Law No. 9/2025 came into effect, introducing amendments to Law No. 23/2007 of 4 July, which governs the legal framework for the entry, stay, exit, and removal of foreign nationals from Portugal. For context, Law No. 9/2025 introduced amendments to seven articles, aiming to facilitate and simplify the entry and stay of citizens from the Member States of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) in Portugal. The CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries – Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa) is an international organisation comprising countries where Portuguese is an official language. Its primary objectives are to promote cooperation in political, economic, and cultural areas among its member states while fostering the Portuguese language and cultural exchange. Among the amendments, Article 75, paragraph 2 is particularly noteworthy. It states: When the applicant is covered by the CPLP Agreement and holds a short-stay visa or has legal entry into the national territory, they may apply for a temporary residence permit. In practical terms, this means that citizens who enter Portugal legally can apply for a temporary residence permit without the need for a visa. They simply need to enter the country as tourists, as is the case for citizens of CPLP member states. Tourist stays are limited to a maximum period of 90 days. Citizens from countries that are not members of the CPLP can still apply for a temporary residence permit; however, they must first obtain the appropriate visa . Temporary stay visas are intended for individuals planning to stay in Portugal for more than 90 days but less than one year. Various types of temporary stay visas are available to accommodate different purposes, such as medical treatment, family reunification, employment, study, and seasonal work. These visas are formally classified as E1 Visa, E2 Visa, and so forth. The member states of the CPLP include: The Republic of Angola The Federative Republic of Brazil The Republic of Cape Verde The Republic of Guinea-Bissau The Republic of Equatorial Guinea The Republic of Mozambique The Portuguese Republic The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Portugal stands out as a jurisdiction that facilitates the transfer of wealth.

Inheritance and Wills in Portugal: A Tax-Free Legacy for Close Family Members

by Margarida Tempera • 13 February 2025

Portugal’s favourable inheritance laws make it an excellent choice for individuals seeking to efficiently secure their family's financial future.

At LVP Advogados, we provide personalised guidance to navigate the complexities of these visas.

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Portugal Temporary Stay Visas

by Luís Maria Branco • 6 February 2025

Portugal’s comprehensive Temporary Stay Visas offer customised solutions for a variety of personal and professional needs.

This option is ideal for those residents who fall in love with Portugal.

To Be or Not to Be a Permanent Resident: Your Options After Five Years of Calling Portugal Home

by Danielle Avidago • 5 February 2025

Portuguese immigration law allows two paths: the Permanent Residence and the Long-Term Resident Status.

AIMA Subpoena Data: Understanding the Real Numbers

4 February 2025

As of 4th February 2025, the total number of pending AIMA subpoenas by the end of January, specifically until the 31st, stood at approximately 50,046 cases. Despite this high number, the subpoenas in January reflected a downward trend, with a daily average of 335 cases. For context, the daily average in November 2024 was 536 cases, while in December 2024, it was 404 cases.