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If your Portuguese residence permit is due to expire in September or October 2026, there is good news: AIMA has opened online renewals for these categories through its Renewal Portal. Applications can be submitted directly via the portal at portal-renovacoes.aima.gov.pt. After registering, the system will verify the applicant’s details, generate a payment slip, and, once… Continue reading AIMA Opens Residence Permit Renewals for Permits Expiring in September and October 2026
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Working remotely for a foreign company? Check whether your Segurança Social obligations have changed
As always, we’re here to break down the new rules. Portuguese authorities are tightening oversight of social security contributions for people who live in Portugal while working remotely for foreign employers. In the past, many of these situations fell into a legal grey area. Now, enforcement of the rules is becoming stricter. Here’s a quick… Continue reading Working remotely for a foreign company? Check whether your Segurança Social obligations have changed
Sines Could Soon Be Home to Another of Europe’s Largest AI Gigafactories
Portugal and Spain have jointly submitted a bid to the European Commission to build one of four European AI Gigafactories — massive computing hubs designed to underpin the European Union’s artificial intelligence ambitions. The Portuguese portion of the project is valued at €6 billion, with Sines identified as the proposed location. The choice of Sines… Continue reading Sines Could Soon Be Home to Another of Europe’s Largest AI Gigafactories
IMF: Portugal’s Economy Could Lose Momentum Without Immigration
Portugal’s economy is currently one of the most resilient in the eurozone. But the International Monetary Fund warns that one of the biggest threats to its future growth stems from efforts to curb immigration. Why does it matter? According to the IMF, Portugal’s population continues to age, making the economy increasingly dependent on the inflow… Continue reading IMF: Portugal’s Economy Could Lose Momentum Without Immigration
11 Portuguese Universities Make the QS World University Rankings 2027
British higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings 2027. The ranking features 1,504 universities from more than 100 countries. Portugal is represented by 11 institutions, up from nine a year ago, and has been named Europe’s most improved higher education system, recording a 12% gain(PR Newswire) Portugal’s universities ranked… Continue reading 11 Portuguese Universities Make the QS World University Rankings 2027
Wealthy Foreign Nationals Challenge Portugal’s New Citizenship Rules
Half a month ago, we reported that holders of Portugal’s Golden Visas were preparing a class action against the state over tighter citizenship rules. The dispute has now moved forward: 1,260 people have formally lodged a collective complaint with Portugal’s Ombudsman (Provedor de Justiça). Most of the complainants are holders of so-called Golden Visas —… Continue reading Wealthy Foreign Nationals Challenge Portugal’s New Citizenship Rules
Lisbon Metro to Open Earlier, but One Key Station Is About to Shut for Nearly a Year
Lisbon’s metro is preparing to move to an earlier schedule. As early as October, Metropolitano de Lisboa plans to launch a pilot project under which stations would open at 5:30 a.m. instead of the current 6:30 a.m. If the trial runs smoothly, the new timetable is expected to be introduced permanently from January 2027. According… Continue reading Lisbon Metro to Open Earlier, but One Key Station Is About to Shut for Nearly a Year
54 clinics in Lisbon offer “integrative medicine”. Here’s how to check who you are trusting with your treatment
Portugal’s independent healthcare regulator, ERS, sanctioned a Lisbon clinic for using the term medicina integrativa in a way that suggested it was offering full-fledged medical care backed by proven effectiveness. The clinic then simply removed the word medicina from its name and continued operating. Público found that at least 54 clinics in Lisbon use similar… Continue reading 54 clinics in Lisbon offer “integrative medicine”. Here’s how to check who you are trusting with your treatment
Portugal will ban electricity disconnections while a disputed bill is under review
Portugal is changing the rules for household electricity consumers. The key change is that if a customer disputes an electricity bill, the supplier will no longer be allowed to simply cut off the power before the complaint has been resolved. Under the new rules, energy companies will also be required to offer a payment plan… Continue reading Portugal will ban electricity disconnections while a disputed bill is under review
Most Portuguese view immigration positively
Portugal appears to view immigration with relative calm and pragmatism rather than alarm. According to an ICS-ULisboa study, 65% of residents believe immigrants are beneficial to the economy, while only 14% see them as harmful. The positive assessment has also risen markedly over the past year, by nearly seven percentage points. Another notable shift is… Continue reading Most Portuguese view immigration positively
