UK TRAVELLERS TO PORTUGAL NOW ABLE TO USE E-GATES

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HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to Portugal will face shorter airport queues with UK passport holders able to use e-gates.

The sunshine destination will become the first country to allow UK passport holders to use the system since Sir Keir Starmer struck a deal with Brussels.

Travellers have had to queue to have their passports stamped when arriving for their break since the UK left the European Union – often leading to long queues.
Around 2.5 million people head to Portugal each year with more with 300,000 heading to the Algarve and around 50,000 British live in the country.
It has now been confirmed that holidaymakers heading to Faro airport will be able to use the hi-tech system.
Europe relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said: “The historic deal that we signed with the EU on May 19 is in our national interests – good for bills, borders and jobs.
“It slashes red tape and bureaucracy, boosts British exporters and makes life easier for holidaymakers.
“Indeed, I’m delighted to confirm this morning that Faro Airport in Portugal will start the rollout of e-gate access to UK arrivals this week.”