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15/10/2026

Translation

SLIDE 01
“It was just a document. Until it wasn’t.”
The detail that can turn a residency application in Portugal into months of waiting.

SLIDE 02
“But I submitted everything they asked for.”
And perhaps you did.
The problem is that a document might be included in the file yet still fail to prove what AIMA requires.
It is a distinction many people only discover upon receiving an official notice.

SLIDE 03
And this is where the process can get complicated.
Outdated proof, inconsistent information, or a missing procedural formality can trigger a request for clarification or additional documents.
What seemed settled suddenly demands attention again.
And the need to correct the documentation can further prolong the processing time.

SLIDE 04
That is why reviewing documents isn't just about checking for missing items.
It involves analyzing whether each document is valid, meets required formalities, and substantiates the specific requirement for the application.
This assessment needs to take place before submission, not just when an issue arises.

SLIDE 05
The problem isn't always a missing document.
Sometimes, the issue lies with a document you believe to be correct.
In immigration processes, documentation must be analyzed based on what it actually proves, not merely on what was submitted.
Are you planning to start a residency process in Portugal? Contact our firm for a legal analysis of your case.

07/10/2026

“É só esperar a AIMA responder.”

Às vezes, sim.

O problema é quando essa frase vira uma resposta automática para qualquer processo parado.

Uma coisa é o processo estar seguindo as etapas normais de análise. Outra é passar meses sem decisão ou atualização relevante, sem sequer saber o que está impedindo o avanço.

Antes de simplesmente esperar, é preciso entender: em que fase está o processo? Existe alguma pendência? Há um prazo aplicável? A demora já permite avaliar alguma medida?

Nem todo atraso exige uma ação contra a AIMA. Em alguns casos, o caminho é aguardar. Em outros, pode ser necessário corrigir uma pendência ou avaliar juridicamente as medidas cabíveis.

Por isso, a pergunta não deveria ser apenas “quanto tempo ainda vai demorar?”

Mas: “o que está acontecendo com o meu processo?”

Seu processo está parado há meses? Entre em contato conosco para analisarmos o seu caso.

23/09/2026

🔤 Translation

➡ Slide 1
Immigrant in Portugal?
DON'T WAIT FOR A POLICE ENCOUNTER TO TAKE ACTION. See what you need to know.

➡ Slide 2
WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Law No. 62/2026 amended the rules regarding the regularization, stay, removal, and detention of foreign nationals. Irregular stay status can lead to removal proceedings and, in certain situations, detention measures—always in accordance with the law. The specific circumstances matter.

➡ Slide 3
KEEP YOUR RECORDS.
Keep the following accessible: proof of applications and submissions; case number; notifications received; administrative or judicial decisions; and proof of attempts to contact AIMA. If you receive a notification, pay close attention to deadlines.

➡ Slide 4
ACTING EARLY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. If there is a pending administrative matter, it is important to document what has already been done and assess what further measures can be taken. Where there are legal grounds, legal action can be used to seek a response from the authorities and protect your rights. Waiting until you are stopped by the police can turn your case into a much more urgent situation.

➡ Slide 5
THE LAW HAS CHANGED. YOUR SITUATION NEEDS TO BE ANALYZED.
Anyone already in Portugal—or intending to stay in the country—needs to understand which rules apply to their case and what measures can be taken.

18/09/2026

Here is how the EES process works in practice at Lisbon Airport.

As soon as you step off the plane, you head straight to these machines. That is where the EES procedure begins.

At the very start, the system asks if you have already pre-registered using the “Travel to Europe” app.

Next, you place your passport on the scanner to read your details.

Then, your facial image is captured.

After that comes the fingerprint scanning.

The system presents a few questions regarding your trip. Finally, it displays the permitted duration of your stay in the Schengen Area, within the applicable limit of up to 90 days.

The procedure does not end at the machines. Afterward, you proceed to the control line to meet with immigration officers.

17/09/2026

Translation 🔄

➡ Slide 1
BRASILEIRO EM PORTUGAL:
FALTAM 17 DIAS PARA A ELEIÇÃO.
Veja o que você precisa saber para votar em Portugal.

➡ Slide 2
PRIMEIRO: VOCÊ PRECISA ESTAR COM O TÍTULO REGULARIZADO.
Portugal tem 134.525 eleitores brasileiros, sendo o segundo maior eleitorado brasileiro fora do país, atrás apenas dos Estados Unidos.
Mas morar em Portugal, por si só, não significa que você esteja habilitado a votar lá.
Para votar no exterior, é necessário ter o domicílio eleitoral transferido para a Zona Eleitoral do Exterior.

➡ Slide 3
E O QUE VOCÊ VAI VOTAR?
Se o seu título está registrado no exterior, a votação é apenas para: Presidente e vice-presidente da República.
Em Portugal, as urnas estarão em Lisboa, Porto e Faro, no dia 4 de outubro, primeiro turno.
Atenção: Se você estiver no Brasil durante a eleição, existe voto em trânsito para eleitor inscrito no exterior, mas não existe voto em trânsito em Portugal.

➡ Slide 4
NÃO PRECISA LEVAR O TÍTULO IMPRESSO.
Para votar, você pode apresentar um documento oficial brasileiro com foto.
O e-Título também é uma ferramenta importante: além de reunir informações eleitorais, permite consultar os dados relacionados à votação.
E é justamente nesse regime que a Lei do Distrato admite o teto de 50% para a pena convencional.

➡ Slide 5
E SE VOCÊ NÃO PUDER COMPARECER?
A ausência precisa ser justificada. Para as Eleições 2026, o prazo vai até 3 de dezembro para o primeiro turno e 8 de janeiro de 2027 para o segundo, se houver.

UM DETALHE QUE QUEM MORA FORA DO BRASIL NÃO DEVE IGNORAR:
A situação eleitoral pode ter reflexos práticos em documentos.
O próprio TSE informa que a regularidade eleitoral é exigida, em regra, para a obtenção de passaporte.

➡ Slide 6
Por isso, para quem vive em Portugal, acompanhar a situação eleitoral também faz parte da organização documental da vida no exterior.
Salve este conteúdo e confira sua situação antes do dia da votação.

11/09/2026

Translation

Slide 1
EFFECTIVE TODAY: PORTUGAL HAS NEW RULES FOR THE REGULARIZATION AND REMOVAL OF FOREIGN NATIONALS.

Law No. 62/2026 was published yesterday, September 10, and came into effect today.

Slide 2
The changes include new rules regarding regularization, departure from the territory, removal, and detention of foreign nationals.

There is one point that deserves special attention: the system for Voluntary Departure Notices (NAV) has been amended.

Slide 3
For those who have already received a NAV, are in an irregular status, or are still attempting to regularize their stay in Portugal, simply applying an old rule to the current case is not safe.

The law has changed. From now on, the stage of the process and each person's specific situation carry even greater importance.

If you find yourself in this situation, get informed before making any decisions.

08/09/2026

Translation

Page 1
Immigration checks in Portugal: the PSP (Public Security Police) may stop you while in plainclothes.

Do you know what to do if this happens to you?

Page 2
What you need to know

You may be stopped in public spaces or at your workplace.

The officer may not be in uniform but must identify themselves as a police authority.

During the check, you may be asked for documents proving your identity and immigration status.

Slide 3
What is the issue?

Many immigrants have pending applications with AIMA and believe that this, in itself, is sufficient.

But imagine being stopped and unable to prove, at that moment, that an application is in progress.

Therefore, keep documents and proof related to your regularization process with you.

Page 4
If you are stopped, have the following with you:

PASSPORT OR IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT.

PROOF OF YOUR APPLICATION WITH AIMA.

PROOF OF SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS MADE.

OTHER DOCUMENTS DEMONSTRATING YOUR IMMIGRATION STATUS.

Page 5
An inspection is not the time to find out if your documentation is actually in order.

Your immigration status should be in order before a stop occurs.

And when an application is stalled or there is no response from AIMA, it may be necessary to assess what legal measures are available to protect your rights.

06/09/2026

Translation

Traveling to Portugal in September?

Starting September 6, Portugal is stepping up the collection of biometric data from non-EU passengers covered by the EES system. The system electronically records entries into and exits from the Schengen Area and collects data such as photographs and fingerprints.

In practice: tighter border controls and the possibility of longer wait times at airports.

04/09/2026

Translation

Page 1
THE NEW FOREIGNERS ACT HAS BEEN PROMULGATED BY THE PRESIDENT.
It will enter into force a few days after publication in the *Diário da República* (Official Gazette).
Read on as we explain what has changed.

Page 2
KEY CHANGES TO REGULARIZATION
- Regularization based on a vocational training course without a prior visa is no longer possible.
- Regularization based on having a minor child is also no longer an available option under the same terms.
- Possibilities for entering Portugal without a visa and regularizing one's status while already in the country are now more restricted.

Page 3
REGULARIZATION BASED ON MINOR CHILDREN
The new rule aims to prevent the presence of a minor child residing in Portugal from being used as a pathway to obtain residency without a prior visa.
In practice, one of the avenues previously used for regularization within the country has been eliminated.

Page 4
STRICTER RULES ON REMOVAL AND DETENTION
The legislation also alters rules regarding the expulsion, removal, and detention of foreign nationals. Key points include:
* situations involving foreign nationals with Portuguese children;
* rules applicable to foreign children born in Portugal;
* detention of foreign nationals in specific situations, including those related to international protection.

Page 5
THE MIGRATION LANDSCAPE IN PORTUGAL IS CHANGING.
Therefore, anyone planning to live in Portugal—or already in the country—needs to assess their situation.

31/08/2026

A nova Lei do Retorno em Portugal foi validada pelo Tribunal Constitucional — e traz impactos diretos na prática.

A decisão de 28/08/2026 não gera deportação automática, mas acelera significativamente os processos de afastamento e altera regras de detenção e proteção familiar. O tempo para regularizar sua situação antes da lei vigorar é agora.

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