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Riders in traditional Portuguese dress on grey Lusitano horses in the sand arena of the Feira Nacional do Cavalo at Golega, with spectators behind.

Keeping a Horse or Donkey in Portugal in 2026: A Practical Guide to the Compulsory DIE Passport, the Microchip in the Left Side of the Neck, the 7.92 Euro Fee, and the Paper Route That Closed on 1 July

Every horse, donkey, mule and zebra held in Portugal must carry a lifetime identification document. Who issues it, when it is due, what the blue and green books mean, the holding mark you need first, the four days you have to register a sale, and the fines that start at 250 euros.
The Portugal Brief
The reading room of a Portuguese municipal library with wooden shelves of books, study tables and a reader working at a desk by the window

Free State-Funded Portuguese Lessons in 2026: A Practical Guide to the Português Língua de Acolhimento Courses, the 150-Hour A1 to A2 Path, the Six 25-Hour Modules, and the Certificate That Replaces the Nationality Language Test

Portugal runs a free Portuguese course that produces the A2 certificate accepted for nationality, permanent residence and long-term resident status. Who can enrol, the six 25-hour modules, why you can skip A1, and how it compares with paying for CIPLE.
The Portugal Brief