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FlashPortugalNovember 7, 2026

Portugal's AIMA to Prioritize Golden Visa Backlog in 2027 with 50% Budget Increase

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Portugal's immigration agency AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) will prioritize unreviewed Golden Visa applications and increase its budget by approximately 50% in 2027. This aims to reduce the significant backlog accumulated since the agency's formation.

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Key takeaways

  • A 50% budget increase is intended to provide resources (new staff, systems) for processing existing Golden Visa applications, not a guarantee of immediate approval.
  • The prioritization applies to already submitted applications, offering a potential acceleration for those currently in the queue in 2027.
  • Processing timelines are specific to each individual case; applicants should verify their status directly with AIMA instead of relying on general estimates.

AIMA's Strategy for Golden Visa Backlog

In 2027, Portugal's immigration and asylum agency, AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo), plans to prioritize unreviewed Golden Visa applications. The agency's budget is set to increase by approximately 50%, with funds allocated for new personnel and improved infrastructure. This initiative aims to accelerate the processing of thousands of investor applications that have been pending since AIMA's establishment.

This prioritization will specifically benefit applicants who have already submitted their Golden Visa applications, rather than new submissions. Applicants are advised to check the status of their individual cases directly with AIMA, as processing times are dependent on specific application details, not general statistics.

The year 2027 could mark a significant turning point for the Golden Visa program. Applicants with pending cases should proactively inquire about their application status with AIMA.

Sources

Based on Emigro corridor reporting. Primary links below.

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