- AIMA status check
- D visa status check
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- Get the status of your residence permit оr D visa application in 1-2 days
Don't stay in the dark with your immigration or "D" visa status in Portugal.
AIMA can mishandle your application, backlog or misplace it. And sometimes you can accidentally miss an important AIMA request -- which will delay or seriously risk your visa or TRC.
We can quickly check your AIMA or "D" visa status and suggest the next step for you to take.
AIMA can mishandle your application, backlog or misplace it. And sometimes you can accidentally miss an important AIMA request -- which will delay or seriously risk your visa or TRC.
We can quickly check your AIMA or "D" visa status and suggest the next step for you to take.
How we get your AIMA or "D" visa status
You send us your request
You send a short order form with your visa or TRC information to us and pay for the service. We get to work.
We get on the phone and call
Getting through to AIMA is no easy task, but we will get through and check the current status of your visa or TRC application
Results sent to you
We will send you official status of your D visa application or TRC by email/whatsapp and recommendations for your next steps
Check your AIMA or visa D application status
To check your visa D status, we need:
1. First and last name
2. Date of birth
3. Passport number
4. Consulate (city) and date your visa application was submitted
5. Type of visa D - D4, D8, D3, D7 etc.
⏰ RESULTS SENT TO YOU: 1-2 business days
1. First and last name
2. Date of birth
3. Passport number
4. Consulate (city) and date your visa application was submitted
5. Type of visa D - D4, D8, D3, D7 etc.
⏰ RESULTS SENT TO YOU: 1-2 business days
To check your residence permit status, we need::
1. First name, last name
2. Date of birth
3. NIPC number (numbers from the document you received when you submitted your biometric data)
4. Passport number
5. Date and AIMA office where you applied for residence permit
⏰ RESULTS SENT TO YOU: 1-2 business days
1. First name, last name
2. Date of birth
3. NIPC number (numbers from the document you received when you submitted your biometric data)
4. Passport number
5. Date and AIMA office where you applied for residence permit
⏰ RESULTS SENT TO YOU: 1-2 business days
What is the AIMA or D visa status check
and why do you need this information
and why do you need this information
You:
What are the different D visa status stages?
imigrata:
If you applied for one of the following visas through Portuguese consulate:
D1, D2, D3, D4, D6, D7, D8, Estada Temporaria --
AIMA will generally run your application through different stages. These are the official status stages:
1. Submitted/Received: The application has been formally submitted and acknowledged by AIMA.
2. Under Review/Processing: The application is currently being analyzed and processed by AIMA.
3. Approved/Awaiting Appointment: The visa has been approved, and the applicant is typically scheduled for an appointment to submit biometric data or further documentation.
4. Pending/Delayed: Due to high demand or backlog, the processing may be delayed, and the application is awaiting further action such as appointment scheduling or additional documentation.
5. Finalized/Resolved: The process is complete, and the visa is issued or the application is rejected.
The detailed process and status options can vary depending on individual cases, but these stages reflect the typical flow for D visas at AIMA Portugal
D1, D2, D3, D4, D6, D7, D8, Estada Temporaria --
AIMA will generally run your application through different stages. These are the official status stages:
1. Submitted/Received: The application has been formally submitted and acknowledged by AIMA.
2. Under Review/Processing: The application is currently being analyzed and processed by AIMA.
3. Approved/Awaiting Appointment: The visa has been approved, and the applicant is typically scheduled for an appointment to submit biometric data or further documentation.
4. Pending/Delayed: Due to high demand or backlog, the processing may be delayed, and the application is awaiting further action such as appointment scheduling or additional documentation.
5. Finalized/Resolved: The process is complete, and the visa is issued or the application is rejected.
The detailed process and status options can vary depending on individual cases, but these stages reflect the typical flow for D visas at AIMA Portugal
you:
How long does typically each stage take?
imigrata:
The typical processing durations for each AIMA D visa status are as follows:
1. Submission/Received: This is immediate upon submitting the application.
2. Review/Processing: Can take up to 60 days depending on the case and completeness of documents.
3. Appointment Scheduling: Usually scheduled 60 to 90 days in advance after acceptance.
4. Pending/Delayed: Due to backlogs, delays of several months to over a year are common.
5. Finalization: Once appointments and document checks are complete, issuance can take a few weeks.
Overall, the full D visa process can last from around 2 to 4 months or longer depending on individual circumstances and backlog. Some applicants report waiting over 6 months for finalization in extreme backlog situations, but the standard official guidance is decision within 60 days after complete application submission
1. Submission/Received: This is immediate upon submitting the application.
2. Review/Processing: Can take up to 60 days depending on the case and completeness of documents.
3. Appointment Scheduling: Usually scheduled 60 to 90 days in advance after acceptance.
4. Pending/Delayed: Due to backlogs, delays of several months to over a year are common.
5. Finalization: Once appointments and document checks are complete, issuance can take a few weeks.
Overall, the full D visa process can last from around 2 to 4 months or longer depending on individual circumstances and backlog. Some applicants report waiting over 6 months for finalization in extreme backlog situations, but the standard official guidance is decision within 60 days after complete application submission
you:
Why do I need to know the stage of my application at AIMA Portugal or my D visa status?
imigrata
1. Planning and Preparation: Knowing the stage helps applicants prepare required documents, book appointments, and plan travel or relocation timelines realistically.
2. Avoiding Missed Deadlines: Understanding status updates helps avoid missing crucial deadlines for document submission, biometric appointments, or fees that can delay or cancel the application.
3. Anticipating Delays: Awareness of processing stages and potential delays can help manage expectations and reduce uncertainty during long waits.
4. Proactive Follow-up: Tracking status enables applicants to follow up or escalate cases effectively if stuck during particular stages.
5. Ensuring Compliance: Monitoring the process helps comply with legal requirements and avoid issues such as overstaying or having invalid visa status.
2. Avoiding Missed Deadlines: Understanding status updates helps avoid missing crucial deadlines for document submission, biometric appointments, or fees that can delay or cancel the application.
3. Anticipating Delays: Awareness of processing stages and potential delays can help manage expectations and reduce uncertainty during long waits.
4. Proactive Follow-up: Tracking status enables applicants to follow up or escalate cases effectively if stuck during particular stages.
5. Ensuring Compliance: Monitoring the process helps comply with legal requirements and avoid issues such as overstaying or having invalid visa status.
you:
How do I deal with a stuck D visa application at AIMA?
imigrata:
To escalate a stuck D visa application at AIMA, the following steps are commonly recommended:
1. File a formal complaint via the Livro Amarelo platform, referencing your NIPC number and highlighting that your application has been "under analysis" longer than the legal 90 working days. This procedure has been reported to push stalled applications forward within weeks.
2. Send polite but persistent email inquiries to AIMA via official contacts, including your full details and case information, requesting a status update.
3. Call AIMA phone lines regularly. Though challenging due to wait times, persistence can lead to reaching a representative who can assist.
4. Engage legal counsel or immigration specialists to submit requests or complaints on your behalf, as legal pressure has helped some cases progress.
5. Monitor official platforms and news for government backlog-clearing initiatives which may affect your application.
6. As a last resort, some applicants have pursued legal actions (lawsuits) against AIMA to compel faster decisions, but this is complex and should be done with legal advice.
1. File a formal complaint via the Livro Amarelo platform, referencing your NIPC number and highlighting that your application has been "under analysis" longer than the legal 90 working days. This procedure has been reported to push stalled applications forward within weeks.
2. Send polite but persistent email inquiries to AIMA via official contacts, including your full details and case information, requesting a status update.
3. Call AIMA phone lines regularly. Though challenging due to wait times, persistence can lead to reaching a representative who can assist.
4. Engage legal counsel or immigration specialists to submit requests or complaints on your behalf, as legal pressure has helped some cases progress.
5. Monitor official platforms and news for government backlog-clearing initiatives which may affect your application.
6. As a last resort, some applicants have pursued legal actions (lawsuits) against AIMA to compel faster decisions, but this is complex and should be done with legal advice.
Find out what clients say about us
Our local team to handle your case
- Ilya GorodetskyVisa programs specialistIlya knows basically everything about Portuguese visa programs, that lead to residence.
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. - Anna BugaevaStudent/Education Programs GuruAnna heads our student and professional course programs, and is an expert on residence based on a D4 visa or articles 91 or 92. She is passionate about education and will get you into the course you want.
Anna has a degree in law with a specialization is EU and international law. She currently takes postdoctoral courses at the University of Madeira.
- Alexandra 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.
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4651 Roswell Road, Suite 309-D
Atlanta, GA 30342
office in PORTUGAL
Alameda Afonso Dom Henriques, 2-A, Escritório B, 1900-181, Lisboa
E-mail us