Permanent residence for UK citizens under the Withdrawal Agreement: official AIMA form
Official AIMA news
This article is based on the official AIMA news: Formulário Brexit. Below we summarize procedures, documents and links provided by AIMA for UK citizens and family members.
Quick answer: this guide is for UK citizens and family members who hold temporary residence rights under Article 50 and are moving to permanent residence after five years. The 31 December 2020 transition date remains legally relevant, but this page does not cover initial regularisation for people who never obtained the temporary card.
1. Where to Find the Brexit Form
The form for Brexit-related applications is available at:
contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-form
Select the BREXIT option for the transition from temporary to permanent residence under the Withdrawal Agreement.
2. Who Can Benefit
The following can benefit from the Withdrawal Agreement:
Holders of temporary residence rights for five years
The Contact Form: BREXIT is for beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement who hold temporary residence rights granted by Portugal under Article 50 and seek the transition to permanent residence. Confirm the five-year continuous-residence requirement and the current document request with AIMA before submitting.
Family members covered by the same transition
Family members who hold the relevant temporary residence right may use the same route to permanent residence. Initial regularisation for people who did not obtain the temporary card is a different matter and is not covered by this guide.
3. Required Documents
For this permanent-residence transition, AIMA’s document list is indicative. Present the evidence that best fits the individual case; AIMA can request additional documents after analysis.
Core evidence for the permanent-residence transition
- Valid passport
- Temporary residence document issued under Article 50, where applicable
- Evidence of five years of continuous residence in Portugal
- Evidence relevant to the individual case, such as Portuguese bank statements, employment or service contracts, Social Security contributions, IRS declarations or pension domicile
Important limit of this guide
The broader AIMA regularisation material refers to UK nationals and family members who were in Portugal by 31 December 2020, with or without legal residence. That is not the same as this Article 50 temporary-to-permanent transition. Do not rely on this page for an initial regularisation request.
AIMA may request more evidence
AIMA states that its list is indicative and that additional documents may be requested after analysis. Keep originals of the documents submitted online for the appointment.
4. Contacts and Official Links
- Brexit Form / AIMA Contact: contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-form
- AIMA Brexit Email: brexit@aima.gov.pt
- Brexit Helpline (UK nationals): +351 214 236 709 — weekdays, 8am–2pm
- AIMA News – Brexit Form: aima.gov.pt/pt/noticias/formulario-brexit
- AIMA Brexit Section: aima.gov.pt/pt/viver/brexit
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from the Withdrawal Agreement (Brexit) in Portugal?
This guide is limited to beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement who hold Portuguese temporary residence rights under Article 50 and are applying for permanent residence after five years. The separate initial-regularisation situation is outside its scope.
Where is the AIMA Brexit form?
The form is at contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-form. Select the BREXIT option for the transition from temporary to permanent residence and follow the current instructions displayed by AIMA.
What documents are required for the Brexit application?
The list is indicative, not closed. Use the evidence that best demonstrates the relevant residence right and five years of continuous residence; this may include the Article 50 temporary document, passport, bank, work, tax, social-security or pension evidence. AIMA may request more documents.
Is there specific support for UK citizens?
Yes. AIMA provides a dedicated email brexit@aima.gov.pt and helpline +351 214 236 709 (weekdays, 8am–2pm) for Brexit-related inquiries.