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AIMA Opens Online Booking for Permanent Residence Permits

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo or AIMA) has launched an online contact form for scheduling permanent residence permit applications. Foreign residents eligible under Portugal's Foreigners Act (Lei de Estrangeiros) can now book appointments directly through the agency's web portal. The digital procedure aims to streamline processing for long-term immigrants who meet statutory settlement requirements.

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AIMA Opens Online Booking for Permanent Residence Permits

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6 Countries With Simple Visa Processes That Make Moving Abroad Easier for Expats

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An analytical overview of six nations offering streamlined visa procedures, designed to simplify the relocation process for expatriates seeking to move abroad.

Investopedia10 Aug

I am moving to Portugal. Does my family need a family accompaniment or family reunification visa?

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One of the biggest concerns for those moving abroad is how to bring their family along. This article clarifies the essential differences between the 'family accompaniment' visa, applied for simultaneously with the primary applicant, and 'family reunification', which generally applies to those already residing legally in Portugal. Understanding these procedures is crucial for planning a move and avoiding unnecessary separation, especially given recent changes in Portuguese immigration law.

dnbrasil.dn.pt5 Nov

I am moving to Portugal. Does my family need a family accompaniment or family reunification visa?

AIMA launches form for permanent residency applications

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The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) launched a new feature this afternoon, November 4, providing a specific form for immigrants eligible for permanent residency. The option was added to the contact form, which has centralised most digital requests for the agency. The objective is to streamline scheduling for these applications and assist AIMA staff. Renewals for already issued documents remain on the existing portal, meaning the new feature is strictly for those applying for their first permanent title. Permanent residency allows foreign citizens to live in Portugal indefinitely, provided they meet requirements such as five years of prior temporary residency, proof of subsistence, accommodation, and a clean criminal record.

dnbrasil.dn.pt4 Nov

AIMA launches form for permanent residency applications

Your first 180 days in Portugal

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Moving to Portugal is a dream for many, and a reality for over a million foreign residents in the country, but once you have secured your visa and finally arrived The post Your first 180 days in Portugal appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com31 Oct

When will AIMA work properly?

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Three years after the creation of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), immigrants continue to face significant difficulties in obtaining basic information. Despite government promises to make the agency functional and efficient, communication remains a major issue, with outdated information on official portals and a lack of responsiveness to public and media inquiries. While the agency faces structural challenges inherited from the defunct SEF, critics argue that the blame for Portugal's broader structural issues should no longer be placed on the immigrant population.

dnbrasil.dn.pt30 Oct

Immigrants with visas can bring forward AIMA interview

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Immigrants arriving in Portugal with a consular visa may be able to secure an interview date earlier than the one stamped in their passport. The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) announced that requests can be made via their online contact form to expedite the process of exchanging a visa for a residence permit. The measure applies to various visa types, including those for CPLP citizens and highly qualified workers, but excludes short-stay or temporary-stay visas. Meanwhile, the President, António José Seguro, has requested a constitutional review of new deportation rules, though the government remains committed to recent immigration policy changes.

dnbrasil.dn.pt13 Aug

Immigrants with visas can bring forward AIMA interview

The most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation

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An international move is often described as the start of an exciting new chapter. Yet, behind the excitement lies a process that is far more complex than simply packing belongings The post The most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com4 Aug

The most common mistakes that will delay your international relocation

AIMA begins scheduling interviews for immigrants who requested regularisation via vocational training courses

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Immigrants who applied for regularisation based on vocational training courses should monitor their email. DN Brasil has learned that the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has started scheduling interviews for applicants who completed the form made available in April. Approximately 20,000 appointments are being processed, with about 2,000 notification emails sent daily. The agency advises applicants against pursuing legal action, assuring that everyone who applied via the AIMA portal will be contacted. AIMA will apply strict criteria to these requests, particularly verifying regular entry into Portugal and continuous residence. In-person interviews are being scheduled for autumn, starting in October, with the agency prioritising locations near the applicant's residence, though those in Lisbon and Porto may face longer travel distances due to high volume. AIMA aims to complete all pending scheduling by the end of July as part of an effort to reduce waiting times.

dnbrasil.dn.pt16 Jul

AIMA begins scheduling interviews for immigrants who requested regularisation via vocational training courses

Buying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa?

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For many people planning a move to Portugal, buying a home feels like a natural first step. After all, owning a property seems to provide certainty, and help turn the The post Buying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa? appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com3 Jul

Buying property in Portugal – before or after securing your visa?

Portuguese consulate in Luanda changes work visa procedure starting June 1st

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The Consulate-General of Portugal in Luanda will adopt a new procedure for work visa applications starting June 1st, requiring prior authorization from the consulate before scheduling an appointment at the VFS Global Visa Centre.

rtp.pt18 May

Portuguese consulate in Luanda changes work visa procedure starting June 1st

Portuguese consulate in Luanda changes procedure for work visas

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Changes come into effect on June 1st and aim to speed up processes

cnnportugal.iol.pt18 May

Portuguese consulate in Luanda changes procedure for work visas

VFS in Brazil launches visa appointment system for Portugal, but with no slots available

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A new appointment system for visa applications to Portugal is now available in Brazil via the VFS Global website. However, there are currently no slots available at any of the ten service centres. DN Brasil conducted a simulation across all locations and found no availability, with the system displaying a message stating that no times are currently open. This change coincides with the end of postal applications, which will no longer be accepted after April 16th. The transition to mandatory in-person appointments at specific cities raises concerns about accessibility for those living far from these centres, and the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to clarify how many slots will be made available.

Diário de Notícias16 Apr

VFS in Brazil launches visa appointment system for Portugal, but with no slots available

Husband of missing Brazilian woman tries to travel to Portugal

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José Teodoro has sought help from the PSP, the consulate, and the Brazilian embassy in Lisbon to find his wife, who has been missing for a week. The Brazilian is in the process of obtaining a visa to travel to Portugal.

Observador16 Dec

Husband of missing Brazilian woman tries to travel to Portugal

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