Portugal Imposing Fines of Up to €250 on Foreigners with Expired Schengen Visas and Overstayers

Portugal Imposing Fines of Up to €250 on Foreigners with Expired Schengen Visas and Overstayers

Key Takeaways

1. Portugal's Public Security Police are fining foreigners with expired visas up to €250.
2. The same fines apply to tourists who overstay their permitted period in Portugal.
3. In 2023, over 1,220 foreigners were fined by the Public Security Police for violating visitor visa regulations.

Portuguese authorities have announced that the country’s police are enforcing measures against foreigners who violate visitor visa rules. The Public Security Police are issuing fines of up to €250 for foreigners found to be in Portugal with expired visas.

Additionally, tourists exceeding the maximum short-stay limit of 90 days within any 180-day period will also face fines. Some media outlets previously reported that fines could reach up to €700 for such violations. However, the Public Security Police clarified that while this amount is allowed by law, the actual fines imposed range between €40 and €250.

No foreign visitor has yet been fined the maximum permitted amount, as the fines are determined based on the duration of the overstay. The police indicated that while the maximum fine exists, it may be imposed in severe cases involving intentional violations.

Over 1,220 Foreigners Fined in 2023

According to data from the Portuguese Agency for Integration, 1,226 foreigners were fined in 2023 for not adhering to visa stay regulations. Of those, 651 were penalized for irregular stays in the country. The remaining fines were issued for various other violations, including failure to declare entry and neglecting to renew residence permits.

Portugal continues to attract a significant number of tourists from around the globe, resulting in a high volume of visa applications each year. According to the Schengen Visa Statistics Portal, Portugal received 207,654 Schengen visa applications in 2023 and issued 173,927 visas, including 92,414 multiple-entry visas. However, the country rejected 33,220 applications, resulting in a rejection rate of 16.0%.

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