AIMA launches new form for regrouping, with option for family members abroad

Family members outside Portugal can now submit reunification requests to the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) via a new contact form. This option allows immigrants to choose between reunification of relatives already in Portugal or those still abroad. Users are advised not to duplicate requests to avoid delays. AIMA has nine months to process these requests, which can be extended in complex cases. The agency previously prioritized reunification for families with minors and has approved 26,000 residence permits through this route. Additionally, AIMA has introduced the option to apply for permanent residence titles, addressing a long-standing demand from immigrants.