AIMA Appointment for Residence in Portugal.
(through legal action by attorneys)
- Works for everyone year around!
- Court decisions in 1-2.5 months
- No need to wait for open slots
How does enrollment at AIMA work without a waiting list?
- We assemble the package of documents that you submitted for a Portuguese D visa or are preparing to apply for a residence permit from within the country
- We file the claim through a licensed Portuguese lawyer
- After 1-2,5 months, you receive an appointment to submit your documents to AIMA (SEF)
This method works without fail because not having a slot to apply for a residence permit is a violation of your basic rights
Who can we assist with AIMA appointments?
- 🛂 “D” visa holdersIf you were not given an appointment at the consulate along with your D visa
- ✈️ Schengen arrivals in PortugalIf you came as a tourist, stayed, and wish to obtain a residence permit after enrolling in courses or studies of any level
- 🪪 Renewing a residence permitIf your residence permit has already expired and you cannot get a renewal appointment
- 👫 For family reunificationAppointment for family reunification: parents, children, spouses, civil partners, and children born in Portugal
Why use attorney for your AIMA appointment
Suits everyone
If you obtained your D visa at the consulate without an AIMA appointment, or if you're applying for a residence permit from within the country, this method works
No waiting lists
AIMA opens slots several times a year. By using a lawyer’s claim, you’re not dependent on the availability of open slots
It's quick
In our practice, it takes from 3 weeks to 2,5 months to get a slot
It's affordable
Local assistants who secure appointments over the phone charge between 500 and 1000 euros. Our service costs 389 euros per person, or less for a family
It's official
You don't depend on the skills of the helper, everything is done officially through an attorney
It's convenient
You can't choose the AIMA office for your appointment, but if you book a family slot, it will be at the same office on the same day
Getting an appointment at AIMA
(to apply for a residence permit)
Getting an appointment with IMIGRATA lawyers
- Inquiry on the case is made within 48 hours from the date of payment
- Appontment is usually confirmed within 1-2,5 months from the start of the work
- The appointment confirmation will be in electronic form
- Inquiry on the case is made within 48 hours from the date of payment
- Appontment is usually confirmed within 1-2,5 months from the start of the work
- The appointment confirmation will be in electronic form
- Inquiry on the case is made within 48 hours from the date of payment
- Appontment is usually confirmed within 1-2,5 months from the start of the work
- The appointment confirmation will be in electronic form
Find out what clients say about us
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on obtaining a slot at AIMA (SEF)
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Our local team to handle your case
- Ilia GorodetskyHead of Portuguese departmentIlia heads our Portuguese visa service and knows almost everything about programs for digital nomads and passive income.
He has been living in Portugal and assisting clients with relocation since 2020. He has more than 100 successful relocation cases from just last year. - Yana ShmidtCountry manager
Yana has lived in Portugal for 22 years. She graduated from high school and earned a university degree in linguistics here.
She has experience running her own business in Portugal and is very familiar with all of the details of how the Portuguese system of government and institutions function.
- Aleksandara KulikovaVisa programs specialistAlexandra is an expert in Portuguese immigration, specializing in visa types such as the Digital Nomad Visa, D3/90.2, D7, D2, family reunification, and others.
She works with applications in Moscow, Belgrade, Paris, Tel-Aviv, Ankara, as well as other locations around the world.
Getting a slot at AIMA
in Portugal. Frequently Asked Questions.
Yes, this will be an administrative action against AIMA by our staff immigration attorney. This is now considered the most optimal course of action to restore rights of immigrants, who are waiting for an appointment to submit their documents for Portuguese Residence.
Yes, we are aware that the average price for immigration attorney's case in Portugal is about 1000 euros. We do not want to gouge prices for a services that is so needed by immigrants waiting for months and years in a state of limbo. You get the same service and results as you would expect from an attorney charging you 1000 euros and more.
As a result, you will have a court order ordering AIMA to schedule an appointment for your Residence. AIMA will have 30 days to fulfill the court order and usually this happens sooner.
It's not possible to choose the AIMA office for submission; most likely, it will be in the northern part of the country, where the workload is lower.
Getting an appointment is not an easy task, so the date of the scheduled visit to AIMA can only be rescheduled in cases of extreme necessity.
Please gather these documents for our attorney before filing a lawsuit:
After document verification, you will receive a power of attorney from the attorney
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your Visa
- Proof of legal entry into the country – booking/Airbnb and/or boarding pass
- Rental contract for 1 year or a certificate from the Junta
- Employment contract – for Digital Nomad applicants
- Enrollment confirmation from an educational institution (Declaração / Matrícula) and proof of tuition payment (or certificate of no outstanding tuition fees) – for D4 or prof. course student applicants
- Your current bank account's statement, no older than 30 days (for the last 3 months)
- Your bank statement for your savings account no older than 30 days
- NIF (Portuguese tax number)
- NISS (Portuguese social security number) – if available
- SNS Temporary patient number or health insurance
- Criminal record certificate with apostille and translation into Portuguese – for D4 applications
After document verification, you will receive a power of attorney from the attorney
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4651 Roswell Road, Suite 309-D
Atlanta, GA 30342
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