Definition
AIMA is Portugal's Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum. It took over many migration functions previously associated with SEF and is now central to permit appointments, residence processing, and other immigration administration. Applicants moving under Portuguese work, remote-work, family, or entrepreneur routes will often encounter AIMA even when the first visa was issued through a consulate abroad.
Official name
Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo
Related terms
Consular Processing
An application flow where part or all of the immigration file is handled through an embassy, consulate, or outsourced visa centre outside the destination country.
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Health Insurance Coverage
Proof that an applicant is covered for medical costs, whether through public insurance, employer enrolment, or a qualifying private policy.
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Residence Permit
An official document or authorisation that entitles a non-citizen to legally reside in a country for a specified period, often but not always including the right to work.
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