Six weeks after my AIMA appointment, I finally received my Portuguese residency permit card — and in this episode, I share exactly how it happened.
From the unexpected phone call (and why it almost went wrong), to navigating the AIMA office and finally holding my card in hand, I walk you through the final steps of the residency process that often cause the most anxiety — and are rarely explained clearly.
I also share key lessons about patience, timelines, language barriers, and why everyone’s experience is different, even with the same visa.
If you’re in the middle of the process right now, this episode is for you.
You’re closer than you think.
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My Consultant: Ei! Migration Agency
We take care of everything from day one. All the pre departure arrangements, visas, documentations, bank accounts, transportation, health services or schools. All you need to live in Portugal.
AIMA: Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum
The AIMA website is the official online portal for Portugal’s Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo (Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum). It provides information and services related to visas, residency permits, asylum requests, immigrant integration, and other migration-related matters in Portugal.
