Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro confirmed that the national immigrant integration plan is still being drafted. The announcement follows public criticism from immigrant advocates regarding the performance of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA).
Government integration plan for immigrants remains under development
Friday, 22 May 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.
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- Immigrant integration plan is 'under construction'. Government promises more supportcnnportugal.iol.pt ·
- Leitão Amaro says immigrant integration plan is under constructioncmjornal.pt ·
- Leitão Amaro says integration plan is under constructionobservador.pt ·
- Brazilian woman creates platform to help immigrants in Portugal and criticises AIMACorreio da Manhã Canadá ·
