Portugal News
February 11, 2026
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AIMA Begins Mandatory In Person Document Verification for Residence Permits

Portugal’s immigration authority has begun summoning immigrants to attend new in person appointments to verify documentation as part of residence permit applications and renewals. The measure has been announced AIMA and applies to foreign nationals who have already submitted requests and are now required to confirm their information face to face. According to the agency, […]

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January 21, 2026
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AIMA Moves to Ease Residence Permit Delays

Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum has introduced a new administrative measure aimed at easing long standing delays in the delivery of residence permits, an issue that has drawn persistent criticism from foreign residents. Under the new approach, applicants whose requests for the granting or renewal of residence permits have already been approved will […]