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Portuguese immigration practice moves faster than the law does. We log material changes here, with the date we saw them and the source.

AIMA · 8 September 2026

Residency appointments continue to run through AIMA

AIMA remains the authority handling residence permits and renewals, and appointment availability continues to vary by region.

What changed: Residence permit processing sits with AIMA rather than the former SEF structure.
Who it affects: Anyone applying for or renewing a Portuguese residence permit.
What to do: Check AIMA's official channels for current appointment routes before assuming a timeline, and keep proof of every submission.

Immigration · 8 September 2026

Income requirements for several routes are expressed as multiples of the Portuguese minimum wage, so they change when that figure is updated.

What changed: The reference figures used by our calculators are stored centrally and dated, so a change updates every tool at once.
Who it affects: Applicants on the D7, D8 and D2 routes.
What to do: Recheck the income requirement for your household before booking your appointment.

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