The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) added two options to its online contact form to request family reunification appointments. The new mechanism allows immigrants with a valid residence permit or an in-progress renewal to apply regardless of whether their relatives are currently in Portugal or abroad. The contact form replaces the previous family reunification portal for registering new requests.
AIMA Opens Online Booking for Family Reunification
Wednesday, 11 November 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Family reunification (reagrupamento familiar) is an immigration procedure that allows a legal resident in Portugal to bring eligible family members—commonly a spouse, minor children and dependent parents—to live with them. Applications typically require proof of relationship, sufficient income and adequate housing, and processing times vary by case and the responsible immigration office.
