Portuguese passport among the most powerful passports in the world
14 January 2020
The Henley Passport Index, which periodically measures the world's most travel-friendly passports, has released its first report of the new decade.
The Portuguese passport is the seventh most powerful of 2020, which means that citizens who have it can enter 185 countries without a visa. Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland and Austria share Portugal's position in the ranking and Japan holds the first position with access to 191 countries.
More than 70,000 Alojamento Local units in Portugal are at risk of losing their licenses, which could lead to the cancellation of their short-term rental status.
A new legal change is now in effect in Portugal: Decree-Law No. 85-B/2025 introduces key updates for foreign residents, including permit validity extensions.
