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Portugal to require biometric checks for all non-EU passengers

Portugal will subject non-EU passengers to biometric checks, according to the supplied report.

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The measure could add processing requirements and delays for international travelers entering Portugal.

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  1. All non-EU passengers to face biometric checks in Portugal ↗theportugalnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

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