Permit-status review
A practical review of permit type, expiry date, dependants, travel plans, address, NISS or tax details where relevant, and likely renewal route.
Portugal Residence Renewal
Your Portugal residence permit renewal, handled end to end.
A Portugal residence permit renewal is filed with AIMA, usually through its online renewal portal, before the card expires; AIMA charges EUR 185.60 per person for a temporary permit (EUR 99.80 analysis + EUR 85.80 renewal) and EUR 3,789.90 for a Golden Visa (ARI) renewal. Residence permit renewal is the AIMA procedure that extends a temporary or permanent Portuguese residence permit for a further period when the holder still meets the route's conditions.
Movingto is a Portugal-first immigration firm that puts a named, Bar-registered lawyer from its in-house legal team on your case and publishes its fees.
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First call: leave with permit type, expiry risk, document gaps, the portal or appointment path, and the next decision clearly mapped.
What you get
What we handle across your residence renewal.
Renewal work is not just a repeat of the first application. We take it end to end — checking the current card, route conditions, and evidence changes, then running the right AIMA path through to the renewed card.
Document gap list
A tailored list for updated passport, residence card, address, income, investment, business, family, insurance, criminal-record, or tax-compliance evidence.
AIMA workflow map
A clear view of whether the case is likely to use the renewal portal, an appointment path, or a contact-form update.
Long-term next step
A check on whether renewal, permanent residence, family updates, or future citizenship planning should be scoped before more work starts.
The card date is not the only deadline
Document updates, address records, family changes, travel plans, and AIMA availability can all affect the renewal path before the card expires.
Different permits need different proof
Golden Visa, D7, D8, D2, family reunion, and other permits can point to different evidence. We map the route before building the checklist.
Portal or appointment
Renewal handling can depend on the permit type and current AIMA channel. We keep the correct filing path visible instead of assuming one process fits every case.
Renewal is a planning moment
A renewal review is also the right time to check family permits, permanent residence questions, and citizenship-readiness under current rules.
Who this fits
Why use Movingto for a residence renewal?
This fits clients who want the renewal handled end to end, not just assessed. It is especially useful when the permit type, family scope, income or investment evidence, address records, or long-term plan has changed.
Good fit for
- Golden Visa, D7, D8, D2, family reunion, or other Portugal residents approaching renewal
- Families renewing sponsor and dependant cards together
- Applicants whose income, employment, business, investment, address, or family situation has changed
- Residents who need the AIMA portal or appointment path checked before filing
- Clients who want renewal, permanent residence, and citizenship-readiness questions separated clearly
Not the right fit for
- Anyone looking for a guaranteed renewal approval
- First-time visa applicants who have not yet received a Portugal residence permit
- Tax filing, accounting, Portuguese language tutoring, or investment-management work
- Applicants who need family-law representation or investment management
- Highly urgent expired-card cases that need immediate legal advice before a service scope is set
Service scope
How the renewal is managed.
You get a managed renewal plan. Your Movingto lawyer handles the renewal legal work and authority responses. Movingto's in-house tax counsel advises on Portuguese and cross-border tax. AIMA decides the outcome.
- Included workstreams
- 4
- Professional scope
- Clear
Delivery scopeMovingto delivery and specialist scope
Managed by Movingto
Renewal assessment
We review current permit type, expiry date, dependants, travel timing, address status, and the practical renewal route before the file is built.
Managed by Movingto
Document preparation
We organize the updated evidence list for the permit type, including income, investment, business, family, insurance, accommodation, or compliance records where relevant.
Managed by Movingto
AIMA workflow
We map the likely portal, appointment, contact-form, and correspondence steps, then keep the renewal workflow moving.
Managed by Movingto
Family and next-step planning
We keep dependant renewals, permanent-residence questions, and future citizenship-readiness visible without treating them as automatic outcomes.
Handled by the relevant specialist
Authority decisions and guarantees
Renewal outcomes and eligibility decisions are made by AIMA. Investment management stays with your fund or adviser.
Renewal path
From expiry review to renewed-card readiness.
Each stage ends with a decision or document list so the case keeps moving while the card expiry date gets closer.
Case path05 managed stages
- Step 1 of 5
Check the permit and expiry position
Confirm permit type, card expiry, family members, recent travel, address status, and whether the case is a standard renewal or needs your Movingto lawyer's closer review.
- Step 2 of 5
Map renewal evidence
Identify updated documents for income, investment, business activity, family status, accommodation, insurance, criminal record, or compliance history.
- Step 3 of 5
Choose the AIMA workflow
Movingto's in-house Portuguese immigration lawyer confirms the legal route, while the dedicated Case Lead prepares the portal, appointment, contact-form, and correspondence workflow before submission begins.
- Step 4 of 5
Get filing-ready
Prepare uploads, translations, appointment notes, fee payment, and evidence responses where those steps apply.
- Step 5 of 5
Track card and next steps
Keep AIMA follow-up, renewed-card delivery, family renewal timing, and longer-term residence questions visible after the filing stage.
Fees and thresholds
AIMA renewal fees by permit type (from 1 March 2026)
| Item | Amount or rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence permit (D7, D8, D2 and others) | €99.80 analysis + €85.80 renewal = €185.60 per person | AIMA fee table applied from 1 March 2026, checked 16 October 2026 |
| Golden Visa (ARI) renewal | €632.10 analysis + €3,157.80 renewal = €3,789.90 per person | AIMA fee table applied from 1 March 2026, checked 16 October 2026 |
| Permanent residence permit grant | €99.80 analysis + €263.40 grant | AIMA fee table applied from 1 March 2026, checked 16 October 2026 |
| Movingto renewal fee | From €1,000 | Movingto pricing page |
Per-person AIMA charges; your permit type decides which line applies. Check the AIMA renewal portal for your own case before paying.
Evidence
Evidence you can check.
Scope, professional ownership, and credential claims stay tied to source pages instead of sitting as unsupported marketing copy.
Source
Renewal of Long-Term Residence Permit
View sourceAIMAChecked 16 October 2026
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AIMA Living pages
View sourceAIMAChecked 16 October 2026
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AIMA FAQs
View sourceAIMAChecked 16 October 2026
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AIMA Renewal Portal
View sourceAIMA
Source
AIMA fee table applied from 1 March 2026 (Portaria 307/2023)
View sourceAIMAChecked 16 October 2026
Fund evidence
AIMA: residence permit for investment (ARI), EUR 500,000 fund route and 7/14-day stay rule
View sourceAIMAChecked 16 October 2026
Common questions
Questions before you engage.
What is included in the Portugal residence renewal service?
The service covers permit and expiry review, renewal evidence planning, document checklist, AIMA workflow mapping, the portal or appointment step, family-member timing, and authority responses by your Movingto lawyer.
Is this for first-time visa applications?
No. This page is for people who already hold a Portugal residence permit and need a renewal. First-time applicants should use the relevant Golden Visa, D7, D8, D2, family reunion, or other route page.
Which permits can be reviewed?
Movingto can review renewal scope for major Portugal residence categories such as Golden Visa, D7, D8, D2, family reunion, and other permit types. The exact path and documents depend on the current card and case facts.
When should I start?
Start before the card expiry date creates pressure. The right timing depends on your permit type, document gaps, address records, family members, travel plans, and AIMA route.
Can Movingto guarantee renewal approval?
No. AIMA and the relevant authorities decide renewal outcomes, timing, and requests for further evidence. Movingto's lawyers prepare the file and handle authority responses within the agreed scope.
Can I apply for permanent residence or citizenship instead?
That needs a separate route check. A renewal review can flag whether permanent residence or citizenship-readiness should be assessed, but those outcomes depend on current law, residence history, documents, language or integration requirements, and specialist advice.
Private renewal review
Get your residence renewal handled before it's urgent.
Bring your permit type, card expiry, family members, travel plans, address records, and any changed income, investment, or employment evidence. We will map the renewal scope and next step.
First call covers
Clear renewal scope before filing work starts.
- Route fit
- Country, visa category, family members, and timing.
- Scope
- Documents, legal work, tax points, and investment boundaries.
- Next steps
- What to prepare for the Movingto team and any relevant specialists.