AIMA Explained: Portugal’s Immigration Agency, Services and Contacts
What AIMA is, what it does since replacing SEF in 2023, its portals, phone line and the current situation for immigrants in Portugal (2026).
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How to Open Activity at Finanças (Início de Atividade) – 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
How to register as self-employed in Portugal online: the menu path, activity codes, VAT exemption under artigo 53.º, and what happens with Social Security.
How to Open a Bank Account in Portugal as an Immigrant
Open a bank account in Portugal: documents needed, how to compare banks and the low-cost minimum services account (max €5.37 a year in 2026).
Employer Obligations in Portugal: What the ACT Labour Inspectorate Checks
What the ACT (Autoridade para as Condições do Trabalho) looks at during an inspection, which documents to keep ready, and the most common fines for small businesses.
Temporary Residence Permit in Portugal: Requirements in 2026
The general requirements for a Portuguese temporary residence permit after the 2025 law changes, the main types (work, study, D7, D8, family), and the new visa-first rule.
Gross to Net Salary in Portugal (2026): IRS Withholding and Social Security Explained
How much of your gross salary you actually take home in Portugal in 2026, with the 11% Social Security, the IRS withholding tables and real examples.
How to Legalise or Apostille Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi Documents for Portugal
Which documents need an apostille, how Pakistan (MOFA), India (MEA) and Bangladesh do it, what to do for Nepal, and translations for use in Portugal.
How to Get Your Portal das Finanças Password (Senha) – Step by Step
Request your Portal das Finanças password in 10 minutes: registration, the letter, first login, and what to do if it never arrives.
How to Check Your AIMA Residence Permit Status Online (and What to Do About Delays)
How to follow your AIMA process online, what each status means, how long things really take in 2026, and your options when AIMA doesn’t decide.
Child Benefit and Unemployment Benefit in Portugal for Immigrants (2026)
Can immigrants get abono de família and unemployment benefit in Portugal? Who qualifies, 2026 amounts, and how to apply.