What we help with
The situations people come to us with, arranged the way you'd describe your life — not the way the bureaucracy files it. Each one maps to an official process; we're starting with AIMA (immigration), and more Portuguese institutions will follow. Some are ready today; others are on the way, and we say which, plainly.
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Work in PortugalComing soon — not yet available to start.
Employed, self-employed, remote, or highly qualified? We'll find the right residence path for how you'll work.
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Study in PortugalComing soon — not yet available to start.
Student, researcher, trainee, or volunteer? Here's the residence path for you.
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Bring my family to join meComing soon — not yet available to start.
Want your family with you in Portugal? Here's how it works and what you'll need.
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Get my residence authorisationComing soon — not yet available to start.
Applying for your own residence authorisation — general, permanent, or as an entrepreneur? Here's what you'll need.
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Residence through my ties to PortugalComing soon — not yet available to start.
Grew up here, have a child here, or a long stay / lapsed permit? There may be a visa-exempt route for you.
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Residence for my child born in PortugalComing soon — not yet available to start.
Your child was born in Portugal? Here's the residence application for them.
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Make my stay permanentComing soon — not yet available to start.
Been here 5+ years? Permanent residence is one of the residence-authorisation regimes — here's what it involves.
Opens the residence-authorisation process — choose “Permanent residence” when asked.
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Renew my residence permit Guidance onlySee the options →
Renewals happen on AIMA's own portal — here's which one to use, by your permit's expiry date.
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Regularize my situation Guidance onlySee the options →
Already here and need to sort your status? Here's where things stand.
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I got a letter from AIMA I don't understand Guidance onlySee the options →
Got an official letter? Work out what it is, find the deadline, and know what to do next.