Border service unions are striking from 5th April to 10th April over restructuring.  According to reports Foreign and Border Service (SINSEF) will go on strike. This is likely to cause delays at the country’s ports and airports of entry. 

Correios de Portugal has confirmed strike action taking place on Monday 31st October and Wednesday 2nd November 2022. 

As a result, delays will be expected for both inbound and outbound mail items.

Correios de Portugal are still experiencing delays in services due to staff shortages owing to covid infections. Please bear with them during this time. 

Portugal is experiencing a fifth wave of the pandemic with unprecedented numbers of infections, including among the staff of CTT Correios Portugal. This has resulted in a high rate of absenteeism and consequently disruption to services. The processing of outbound mail (letter,  post and parcel items) is subject to delays to continuing uncertainty regarding international transport.