NEWS & INSIGHTS

The Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has introduced updates to the Golden Visa application process, aiming to streamline procedures by prioritising older requests and enabling electronic processing of residence permit applications. Known formally as the Residence Permit for Investment (ARI), the Portuguese Golden Visa is undergoing significant changes to enhance efficiency.

Decree-Law No. 10/2024, which came into effect on March 4, 2024, new rules regarding the usage license have been implemented.

As 2024 comes to a close, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the year’s most significant developments.

In terms of the exemption itself, the IRS exemption limit for each employee corresponds to a fixed monthly salary, with a maximum cap of 5 times the minimum wage.

The Portuguese Government approved a decree-law amending the Legal Framework for Territorial Management Instruments (RJIGT).

In simple terms, if you purchased your property from a developer or builder, you are covered for a decade.

By extending these protections, the Portuguese government demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of displaced Ukrainians.

Given the complexities surrounding late registration and Portuguese citizenship, understanding the implications of late birth registration is particularly significant.