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After holding a valid temporary residence permit for a continuous period of five years, non-EU nationals can apply to AIMA for permanent residence (autorização de residência permanente).
Holders of a valid Portuguese temporary residence permit who have lived legally in Portugal for at least five years.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
Family reunification lets a legally resident sponsor bring eligible family to Portugal. The sponsor first gets AIMA's prior approval, then the family member applies for the D6 visa at a consulate.
The D7 is Portugal's residency visa for people with stable passive income — pensions, rents, dividends or investments — who can live in Portugal without working locally. It is a popular route for retirees and the financially independent.
Portugal's Golden Visa (ARI) is residence by investment with minimal stay requirements. Since Law 56/2023 in October 2023, real-estate purchase and standalone capital transfer no longer qualify; current routes centre on funds, company capitalisation with jobs, job creation, research and cultural support.
After holding a valid temporary residence permit continuously for five years, non-EU nationals can apply to AIMA for permanent residence, with A2-level Portuguese, no relevant convictions and means of support.
Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, always confirm details with the official source.
