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Starting April 28, 2025, Portugal’s immigration authority (AIMA) will only accept residence permit applications that are complete at the time of submission.
This includes both new applications and renewals. Any submission missing even one legally required document will no longer be accepted for review. This is a shift from previous procedures, where incomplete cases could still be submitted and updated later.
If you're hiring or relocating international employees to Portugal, you’ll need to make sure all required documents are ready before any immigration appointment. This applies to:
Applications must comply with Law 23/2007 of July 4 and Regulatory Decree 01/2024 of January 17. A fully prepared application from the start is now essential to avoid delays or rejections.
