{"id":9266,"date":"2025-08-07T15:06:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advocaciapinheiro.com\/en\/?p=9266"},"modified":"2025-08-07T15:35:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T15:35:20","slug":"renew-residence-permit-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advocaciapinheiro.com\/en\/renew-residence-permit-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Renew residence permit 2025: important updates in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you need to renew residence permit 2025<\/strong> in Portugal, pay close attention: since August 1st, 2025<\/strong>, the process has changed.
You can no longer do this through IRN<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

From now on, only AIMA <\/a><\/strong>handles residence permit renewals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This article explains \u2014 in simple language \u2014 who needs to renew, where to apply, key dates, exceptions, and useful contacts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What changed in the renewal process?<\/h3>\n

Since August 1st, 2025<\/strong>, IRN no longer accepts residence permit renewals<\/strong>.
From that date forward, all renewal requests must go through AIMA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Where to renew residence permit 2025?<\/h3>\n

If your residence permit expired on or after July 1st, 2025<\/strong>, you must use AIMA\u2019s official online portal<\/strong> to submit your renewal:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/portal-renovacoes.aima.gov.pt<\/a><\/p>\n

This is the only valid platform<\/strong> to renew your permit.<\/p>\n

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What if it expired before July?<\/h3>\n

If your permit expired between February 22nd, 2020 and June 30th, 2025<\/strong>, your document is automatically valid until October 15th, 2025<\/strong><\/span>, under Decree-Law no. 85-B\/2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

AIMA is contacting residents by email to schedule appointments for renewal<\/strong>. In these cases, you must wait for AIMA\u2019s invitation<\/strong> before applying.<\/p>\n

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What if my case is urgent?<\/h3>\n

If you have an urgent or special situation<\/strong> not covered by the above rules, you may consider filing a court request with urgency<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

But be aware: urgency must be proven with valid documents<\/strong>. Without proof, the court may reject your request.<\/p>\n

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Are expired permits still valid?<\/h3>\n

Yes. All residence permits that expired before June 30th, 2025<\/strong> are legally valid in Portugal until October 15th, 2025<\/strong>, and can be used for all legal purposes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Does IRN still provide support?<\/h3>\n

No. IRN is no longer responsible<\/strong> for residence permit renewals and will not provide any assistance or clarification.<\/p>\n

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Final tip: check your dates and follow the right steps<\/h3>\n

To avoid issues or delays, always check the expiration date<\/strong> of your residence permit and use the correct channel:<\/p>\n