The government announced that the mission structure for the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA) has resolved 26,000 immigration requests. Officials stated that 92% of cases have been processed, though they acknowledged that administrative challenges and service capacity issues continue to persist.
Government reports progress on immigration case backlog
Monday, 27 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Temporary residence is a limited residence permit that allows non‑EU nationals to live in Portugal for a set period (commonly one year, renewable) for study, work or other reasons. The Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA) launching an online form means eligible students who also work can apply or regularise their status more easily through AIMA’s process rather than only via consular services.
