The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA) has added two new options to its online contact form for family reunification. The procedure allows immigrants who hold a valid residence permit (título de residência) or are renewing one to submit requests, regardless of whether their relatives are in Portugal or abroad. The contact form replaces the dedicated Family Reunification Portal for new registrations, aiming to simplify submissions for applicants who have not used other channels.
AIMA Adds Contact Form Options for Family Reunification Requests
Friday, 13 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.
