Immigration Portugal: Discussions & Support Forum - Recent Topics https://aimahelp.com/forums/ en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 12:04:12 +0000 wpForo 60 How to get an appointment in time for my renewal https://aimahelp.com/forums/residence-permit-renewals-changes/how-to-get-an-appointment-in-time-for-my-renewal/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:37:49 +0000 DO AIMA contact me with an appointment automatically for my renewal or is it solely through the portal? Im worried i wont get an appointment via the portal and when should i look at getting an appointment for March renewal? ANyone got any experiece of portal bookings?

 

]]> MoFoJo https://aimahelp.com/forums/residence-permit-renewals-changes/how-to-get-an-appointment-in-time-for-my-renewal/ Will I be successful in my D7 renewal without my residence card? https://aimahelp.com/forums/residence-permit-renewals-changes/will-i-be-successful-in-my-d7-renewal-without-my-residence-card/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:09:24 +0000 My husband and I are due our renewal in March 2025 but havent received our residence cards since our D7 visa application was approved in March 2023. We have the paper receipt with some type of card on the photocopied paper. Will this be ok? I have emailed AIMA approx 10 times and wrote a letter. Also unable to obtain a NISS. We have been rejected twice, once due to not having our residence card and the other reason because we havent got proof that we have been rejected for a renewal by AIMA. 

]]> MoFoJo https://aimahelp.com/forums/residence-permit-renewals-changes/will-i-be-successful-in-my-d7-renewal-without-my-residence-card/ Article 92 - Long Delays and No Response since April 2024 https://aimahelp.com/forums/long-delays-status-updates-aima/article-92-long-delays-and-no-response-since-april-2024/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 15:51:11 +0000 Hello everyone,

I'm posting today hoping to find some support or advice from people who might be in a similar situation.

I submitted my application for a residency permit, article 92, back in April 2024. It's now been several months, and to this day, I still haven't received a response. The silence is incredibly stressful, and I'm starting to feel quite lost.

I've taken several steps to try and get an update. I've been in contact with lawyers, who have also tried to follow up on my behalf. I've also gone directly to the offices, but each time, the only information I'm given is that my file is "still under investigation." This vague response offers no timeline or clarity, which makes the waiting process even more difficult.

Has anyone else experienced such a long delay with an article 92 application? Is it normal for an investigation to take this long? Any insights, advice, or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. I'm feeling increasingly anxious and would love to hear from anyone who has gone through something similar.

Thank you in advance for your help.

]]> Phenicien https://aimahelp.com/forums/long-delays-status-updates-aima/article-92-long-delays-and-no-response-since-april-2024/ Share Your First Impressions of Portugal! https://aimahelp.com/forums/general-discussion/share-your-first-impressions-of-portugal/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:43:20 +0000 For those who have recently arrived or have been here for a short while, what were your first surprises, what do you love most, or what has stood out to you? Share your anecdotes and initial discoveries.

]]> AimaHelp Team https://aimahelp.com/forums/general-discussion/share-your-first-impressions-of-portugal/ General Questions About Life in Portugal (Non-Immigration Specific) https://aimahelp.com/forums/general-discussion/general-questions-about-life-in-portugal-non-immigration-specific/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:42:58 +0000 Do you have questions about the cost of living, local culture, transportation, or tips for adapting? Ask your questions here! Let's keep specific immigration topics to their dedicated categories.

]]> AimaHelp Team https://aimahelp.com/forums/general-discussion/general-questions-about-life-in-portugal-non-immigration-specific/ Introduce Yourself! Your Immigration Journey to Portugal https://aimahelp.com/forums/general-discussion/introduce-yourself-your-immigration-journey-to-portugal/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:42:15 +0000 New here? Don't be shy! Share a bit about your story: where are you from, why did you choose Portugal, and what are your current hopes or challenges? This is the perfect place to get to know each other and connect with like-minded individuals.

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