Data from the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) reveals that 17,359 residence permits were granted for family reunification in 2025, marking a 31% decrease compared to 2024. Over 24,000 applications remained pending at the end of the year, highlighting ongoing delays in the process for relatives joining family members already living in Portugal.
Family reunification permits drop by 31 percent
Wednesday, 23 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Pedro Gaspar is the president of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA). His office is responsible for migration and asylum policies, so changes or statements from him affect migrants, asylum seekers and those using integration services in Portugal.
