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How to enter Portugal at Lisbon airport?

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I am a Portuguese citizen. My wife is an American citizen. Can my wife enter Portugal at the Lisbon airport through the EU citizen entry point if I use my cartao do cidadao and she uses her American passport?

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I am a Portuguese citizen. My wife is an American citizen. Can my wife enter Portugal at the Lisbon airport through the EU citizen entry point if I use my cartao do cidadao and she uses her American passport? - @johnpires38390


Yes, your wife can enter Portugal with you through the EU/EEA citizen entry point at Lisbon Airport. Under EU free movement rules, non-EU family members are legally entitled to accompany their EU spouse and clear border control together.

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