British travellers to Portugal will be able to use e-gates at Faro Airport this summer.
It follows the signing of a UK-EU deal last month that included an agreement for British passport holders to be able to use e-gates at more European airports.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “Yesterday, Portugal opened e-gates at Faro Airport to British citizens, which will mean millions more Brits going to the Algarve will be able to use e-gates in time for the summer holidays.
“We’re obviously continuing to work with other countries and other airports to ensure Brits can use more e-gates as soon as possible and that work continues.
“It’s obviously good news to see a very significant airport… for British holidaymakers, opening e-gates to British citizens yesterday.”
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds told the House of Commons on Thursday: “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.”
He said the move ‘makes life easier for holidaymakers’.
