British travellers have been issued advice when going through Portugal after authorities recently opened up electronic passport gates to UK citizens.
It means holidaymakers can speed through passport control at specified e-gates at airports in Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira.
The new change had sparked some confusion. Since Brexit, fliers have been required to use manned immigration booths in Portugal to have their passports stamped on entry and departure.
Passport stamps are proof that Brits haven't overstayed their 90 day visa-free limit, leading UK citizens to wonder if they still need them after going through e-gates.The UK Foreign Office issued an update on May 19 laying out what travellers need to do - and a warning for people using immigration booths.
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