How to Renew Residence Permit in Portugal 2025? AIMA Renewals Portal
How to renew Residence Permit in Portugal 2025? The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has launched the Renewals Portal. Complete guide with step-by-step process, deadlines and practical tips.
Official source: AIMA Renewals Portal
AIMA is now accepting new renewal dates
Official Portal: portal-renovacoes.aima.gov.pt
- This Portal: Only renewal requests for residence authorizations expiring after 1 July 2025 are accepted.
- Current availability: Titles expired or expiring from July 2025 to April 2026. If your expiry date is later, wait for the portal to open for subsequent months.
- Authorizations expired 22 Feb 2020 – 30 Jun 2025: Renew through services.aima.gov.pt.
- Residence Cards: Not yet available on this Portal; expected soon.
- Change of address: Use the contact form at Contacte-nos, option "Portal de Renovações > Comunicar/retificar morada".
Renewals Portal – expanded availability
The Residence Permit Renewals Portal is available for online applications for titles expired or expiring from July 2025 to April 2026. Access is gradually expanded as new months open.
On July 11, 2025, AIMA announced the launch of the Renewals Portal, a digital platform that allows Residence Permit holders to renew their permit fully online. The goal is to simplify and speed up the process, reducing queues and bureaucracy.
Essential Timeline
Portal available (portal-renovacoes.aima.gov.pt)
Renewals for residence authorizations expired or expiring from July 2025 to April 2026. Later months open gradually.
services.aima.gov.pt
Authorizations expired in this period must be renewed through services.aima.gov.pt.
Residence Cards
Renewal of Residence Cards is not yet available on the new Portal; expected soon.
Who can use the Portal?
Authorization expired/expiring Jul 2025 – Apr 2026
Use portal-renovacoes.aima.gov.pt. Only authorizations expiring after 1 July 2025. If your date is later, wait for the portal to open for your month.
Authorization expired 22 Feb 2020 – 30 Jun 2025
Renew through services.aima.gov.pt, not the new Renewals Portal.
Residence Cards
Renewal of Residence Cards is not yet available on the new Portal. Use services.aima.gov.pt until further notice.
How does the process work?
Steps to renew online
- Register on the Portal: The applicant registers and receives a password by email.
- Renewal request: After login, submits the application and documentation.
- Payment: The system generates a payment slip for the fees (payment available 24h after issuance).
- Receipt: After payment, a receipt is issued and the application analysis begins.
- Permit issuance: After approval, the new permit is issued.
Attention to deadlines and limitations
Phased availability
The Portal is currently available for titles expired or expiring from July 2025 to April 2026. If your expiry date is later, wait for the portal to open for subsequent months before submitting your renewal request.
Email notifications
Users with permits expired until June 30, 2025 are being notified by AIMA's Mission Structure to renew.
Important: If you don't have an updated email address, you should update it through the AIMA contact page.
Update email address
To receive renewal notifications, it is essential to have an updated email address in AIMA's system. If your email is not correct, you can update it through the official form.
AIMA contact page for data update
How to update your email
- Access the AIMA contact form
- Fill in your personal data (name, NIF, process number)
- Select "Personal data update" as the reason
- Indicate the new email address
- Submit the form
ZR Advogados Recommendations
Keep your documents up to date
Prepare a valid passport, proof of tax and social security status, and other required documents.
Pay attention to payment
Fee payment can only be made 24h after the slip is issued. Do not leave it to the last day.
Contact AIMA if in doubt
If you have difficulties, use the official AIMA contact channel.