Portugal launches new portal for converting work visas to citizenship

Highlights: Portugal’s AIMA launched a new portal for converting work permits to citizenship

• Portugal’s AIMA has introduced new measures to regularise immigrants having an employment contract.
• The new measures are applicable for candidates with employment contracts contributing to Social Security prior to June 04, 2024.
• Candidates are now required to have at least one month of contribution to be eligible.
• AIMA has also launched a new portal to streamline the process for Golden visa applicants. 

 

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Portugal’s new portal for regularisation of immigrants

The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) in Portugal has launched a new portal to accelerate the process of granting citizenship to foreign workers having an employment contract.  Immigrants having an employment contract that contributes to Social Security before June 04, 2024, for a minimum of one month can regularise their immigration status.

The new platform, which includes new functionalities, artificial intelligence, and automation, is expected to increase the processing of citizenship applications by 50%. Recent statistical data reports that 1.4 million people have applied for Portugal citizenship in the last six years.

AIMA announces changes to Portugal Golden Visa Program

According to a recent report, Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has launched a new portal to address issues related to Golden Visa processing delays. The new changes aim to streamline the application process for acquiring Portugal citizenship by investment.

The new changes are:

• Applicants must upload documents electronically via the ARI Portal
• Biometric appointments will get booked automatically  from January 15, 2025
• Applicants must pay residence permit fees at biometric appointments

The table below lists the fee requirement for the same:

Type of Fee	Amount to be paid
Certified Documents	€6,045.20 per application
Uncertified Documents	€ 8,060.20

 

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