IOM: Voluntary return requests from Brazilians in Portugal up 52% in 2026

Requests for voluntary return from Brazilian citizens in Portugal have risen to an average of 67 per month in 2026, a 52% increase over the 2025 monthly average. From January through July 2026, 470 Brazilians applied for the program, with 210 having already returned to Brazil.

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This report outlines a significant increase in the use of the voluntary return program, which provides psychosocial counseling and airfare to migrants who wish to leave Portugal, should you or someone you know be considering this option.

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