AIMA (Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) has launched an online form for CPLP citizens to request a residence permit (Autorização de Residência). Now it’s easier to submit your request through a dedicated form on the website:
Who is this for?
The form is available for CPLP citizens who:
- Hold a consular visa (visto consular) for residence or job-seeking purposes in Portugal
- Have not received a specific appointment date from AIMA (the date may appear in the “Observações” field)
How to fill out the form?
To complete the form correctly, you must:
- Enter your visa number and passport number
- Upload a scan or photo of your passport and visa in the designated field
What is CPLP?
CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) is an international organization for cultural, economic, and political cooperation among Portuguese-speaking nations.
As of 2025, the following countries are members of CPLP:
- Portugal
- Brazil
- Angola
- Mozambique
- Cape Verde
- Guinea-Bissau
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- East Timor
- Equatorial Guinea
📌 Citizens of these countries can benefit from a simplified process for obtaining a residence permit in Portugal.
Source: Official website of AIMA