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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 Agency for Migrations warns that documents expiring in these months can now be updated. Applications must be made online through the Renewals Portal.
Brazilian lawyer André Lima discusses whether serious health conditions, such as cancer, provide priority in renewing residence permits in Portugal. He clarifies that while the Foreigners' Law does not guarantee automatic priority, the legal system allows for urgent treatment requests based on individual circumstances, emphasizing protections rooted in constitutional rights and administrative principles.
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 announced the postponement of the online renewal process for the Golden Visa holders' residence permit, which was initially set to begin this week. The new start date for the online renewals is now scheduled for 16 February.
He was born in Portugal, has no nationality or valid residence permit and therefore cannot obtain a driving licence. He was caught driving and was detained by dozens of police officers during the premiere of a film about him.
AIMA will allow the renewal of Residence Permits for Investment to be completed entirely digitally, with online submission and payment.
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.
AIMA has introduced a temporary 'confirmation of approval' document designed to give applicants interim proof that their residence permit has been granted, aiming to reduce problems caused by long waits for the physical permits to be issued.
Query asking which documents are needed to renew a residence permit — typically identity document and current permit, proof of address, evidence of means of subsistence or employment, a criminal record certificate if required, passport photos and payment of fees (requirements vary by country and permit type).
A reader asks whether they are allowed to depart Portugal when their visa has expired, given they are a family member of a European Union citizen.
The Migration Agency says students who entered on specific visas and wish to remain in the country to work will have to renew their residence permits via a different channel.
Home News AIMA opens online renewals for January and February AIMA opens online renewals for January and February Immigrants with residence permits expiring in January and February will be able to renew them online.
A system aimed at those who regularly live in the country is being studied by the PSP and the Border and Foreigners Coordination Unit. If implemented, it will be similar to the European passport system.
After waiting for months for his residence permit, Lucas Resende developed a tool to monitor the agency's operations. The information relies on data entered by immigrants.
