Law 62/2026 Ends Tacit Approval: What If You Already Have It but No Card?
Since 11 Sep 2026, AIMA silence no longer approves renewals. Tacitly approved but still no card? What Law 62/2026 says, what is unclear and what to do.
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AIMA Workers Call 24-Hour Strike for 6 October as Leadership Is Uncertain
AIMA workers will strike for 24 hours on 6 October 2026, while questions remain over the agency’s president. What it means for your appointments.
AIMA Report: Portugal Had 1.59 Million Foreign Residents at End of 2025
AIMA’s 2025 report: 1,585,854 foreign residents, slower growth, fewer family reunification permits, and figures for India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan.
Manifestação de Interesse Has Ended: What Are the Options Now?
Manifestação de interesse was abolished in 2024 and the transition ended in 2025. What this means for new arrivals, for people with old pending cases, and the legal routes that remain.
Permanent Residence in Portugal: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
After five years of legal residence you can apply for permanent residence in Portugal. Requirements, the A2 Portuguese rule, and how it differs from citizenship and EU long-term residence.
Residence Permit Renewal in Portugal: How It Works in 2026
How to renew a residence permit in Portugal in 2026: the AIMA Renewals Portal, key deadlines, the 6-month rule and what to do if it expired.
Social Security “No Debt” Certificate in Portugal: How to Get It Online
How to get the Social Security declaration of contribution status (declaração de situação contributiva) online in minutes, what it’s for, and what to do if it says you have debts.
Lost or Stolen Residence Card in Portugal: What to Do
Lost or stolen Portuguese residence card? Report it, request a second copy (segunda via) from AIMA online, and what to do if you need to travel.
Family Reunification in Portugal: How to Bring Your Family (2026 Rules)
Who can bring family to Portugal after the 2025 law changes: the 2-year rule and its exceptions, which relatives qualify, housing and income requirements, and the process.
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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