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Following complaints from Brazilians and other immigrants, who have been waiting up to a year to receive their renewed residence permits at home, the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) promises to speed up the service. A source from the agency told DN Brasil that, in recent weeks, around 20,000 documents have been sent to the Mint for issuance.
The STM has requested an urgent review of the organic law of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA).
Home News AIMA will deliver Residence Cards quickly AIMA will deliver Residence Cards quickly AIMA will deliver thousands of residence cards to those who requested them, according to DN Brasil. By Bruno G.
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has begun accelerating the dispatch of residence permits renewed by the Mission Structure in the second half of 2025. An agency source told DN Brasil that approximately 20,000 documents have been sent to the Mint for issuance in recent weeks. This effort aims to clear the backlog, with at least 50% of all cards already dispatched. AIMA is prioritising this process ahead of April 15, when most renewal receipts expire. Additionally, the agency is addressing rejected applications and managing the collection of returned residence permits, with extended opening hours at the Anjos office to assist immigrants.
Home News AIMA affects border control in Portugal Airports AIMA affects border control in Portugal Airports A failure in the AIMA data centre affected border control at all Portuguese airports with international flights. By Bruno G.
The Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) is calling for the creation of a specialized court to handle the massive backlog of immigration-related lawsuits. João Massano, head of the Lisbon Regional Council, estimated that there are currently 200,000 cases pending in administrative courts against the Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (AIMA). Visa holders and those awaiting residency should note that the proposal aims to speed up judicial decisions through mediation and specialized judges.
The Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) is the professional body that regulates lawyers in Portugal, manages ethics and professional registration, and organises legal aid and court-appointed defence. The association can set up permanent teams of court-appointed lawyers if it judges the current system inadequate, which is why the Ministry of Justice said it would not object to such a move.
João Massano is the President of the Lisbon Regional Council of the Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados). He is currently highlighting the backlog of 200,000 cases in administrative courts involving the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA). Those awaiting residency should note his proposal for specialized judicial branches to speed up these pending immigration proceedings.
Portugal's immigration authority, AIMA, has launched a digital portal aimed at improving the processing of Golden Visa applications and renewals. This initiative is expected to streamline various administrative steps in the residency process, marking a significant enhancement in efficiency for applicants.
Home News AIMA raises regularisation fees AIMA raises regularisation fees The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum ( AIMA) implemented, on 1 March 2026, an update to the fee schedule applicable to the entry and stay of foreign citizens in Portugal.
Home News AIMA launches new Renewal Portal AIMA launches new Renewal Portal The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum ( AIMA) has just launched its new renewal portal.
The Agency for Migrations warns that documents expiring in these months can now be updated. Applications must be made online through the Renewals Portal.
Home News AIMA calls for Investment Residence Permit renewal AIMA calls for Investment Residence Permit renewal Starting 16 February, the option to request renewal of the Investment Residence Permit (ARI) will be available on the AIMA Renewal Portal. By Bruno G.
The Agency for Integration, Migrations and Asylum (AIMA) has opened its renewal portal early for residence permits expiring in April, saying the move will improve efficiency and reduce inconvenience. The month-by-month portal, introduced last July to prevent a repeat of the large backlog of expired permits, has already been used to stagger renewals for January–March. Despite progress, significant delays remain: some applicants attended to in July still await cards while others processed later have received theirs, and AIMA’s newly issued ‘‘approval’’ proof is not guaranteed to be recognised by public or private bodies. The agency also launched a temporary-residence form for working students; the legal deadline for decisions is 60 days, but critics and affected migrants report financial losses and denied work opportunities, and DN Brasil’s request for comment from AIMA went unanswered.
AIMA has introduced a new form for students who are employed and have not finished their studies to apply for temporary residency.
Home News AIMA has new plans for students AIMA has new plans for students In a post on social media, AIMA reveals that “holders of student residence permits who have not completed their study plan and are currently working” may now apply for “a temporary residence permit. ” By Bruno G.
Home News AIMA requests “new in-person document verification” AIMA requests “new in-person document verification” AIMA has been summoning immigrants via email to an in-person appointment to verify documents. By Bruno G.
Home News Understanding Portugal’s 1. 5 million immigrants Understanding Portugal’s 1. 5 million immigrants New data provide a deeper look at Portugal’s more than 1.
The agency has expanded services at its Anjos branch to collect returned cards and has enabled on its portal the renewal of authorisations that expire in March 2026.
AIMA will allow the renewal of Residence Permits for Investment to be completed entirely digitally, with online submission and payment.
Home News AIMA targeted by petition against nationality granting system AIMA targeted by petition against nationality granting system Two petitions, signed by thousands of people, will be reviewed by members of parliament on 27 January, requesting that the deadlines for granting Portuguese nation
Home News AIMA calls on immigrants to collect returned residence cards AIMA calls on immigrants to collect returned residence cards The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum ( AIMA) is calling on immigrants whose residence cards were returned by the CTT to retrieve them.
The agency has begun issuing proof documents to immigrants whose residence applications or renewals in Portugal have been approved. This gives them a way to protect themselves, for example during police checks.
Home News AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request Immigrants with student residency permits who are employed will have to reapply for residency renewal.
The revision of the legislation aims to resolve the legal limbo faced by people who lack a document confirming their nationality; through AIMA they could receive a residence authorisation.
Home News AIMA alerts immigrants to update data AIMA alerts immigrants to update data At the beginning of 2026, AIMA is asking immigrants to correct and update their address and Social Security Number (NISS) information.