AIMA makes family reunification easier in Portugal
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- AIMA added two options to its contact form for appointments with family members inside or outside Portugal.
- The options target immigrants with a valid residence permit or those renewing it, who have not yet applied through other channels.
- The previous Family Reunification Portal is being replaced; earlier submissions remain valid and should not be resubmitted.
As of 11 November, AIMA's contact form includes a "Family Reunification" subject and two sub‑categories. Applicants whose relatives are abroad select "Appointment Request – Family Reunification OUTSIDE National Territory", while those with relatives already in Portugal choose "Appointment Request – Family Reunification WITHIN National Territory".
To use the form, immigrants must hold a valid residence permit or be in the process of renewing one, and they must not have already filed a family reunification request through another channel. Applications previously submitted via the old portal remain active and should not be duplicated.
The change aims to streamline the reunification process, giving immigrants a clearer, faster way to request appointments. AIMA says the new form reduces uncertainty and helps families join together more quickly in Portugal.