Written questions

Airports: Portugal

Lords · Question HL7700 · Tabled 20 May 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Rogan

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Portugal about allowing UK passport holders to use e-gates at Portuguese airports.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 5 Jun 2025

We have secured confirmation that there will be no legal barriers to eGates use for UK nationals travelling to and from EU Member States after the introduction of the EU's Entry/Exit System.But the Prime Minister has been clear that we believe European co...