Residence Permit Renewal Quiz 2026: AIMA Portal, Fees and Deadlines

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Renewals are where many residents get caught out: the automatic pandemic-era extensions have ended, and a card that has been expired too long cannot be renewed at all. Test what you know about the 2026 process.

  1. 1. Where do you renew a temporary residence permit in 2026?

    Temporary permits are renewed online through AIMA's Portal de Renovações. No appointment is needed to apply.

    Source: Renewing your Portugal residence permit with AIMA (Europe Simple)

  2. 2. When should you apply to renew your residence permit?

    The renewal window is between 90 and 30 days before your card expires, so put the dates in your calendar when you receive the card.

    Source: Renewing your Portugal residence permit with AIMA (Europe Simple)

  3. 3. How much does renewing a temporary residence permit cost from 1 March 2026?

    The renewal costs €247.30 at the standard rate, reduced by 25% to €185.60 (€99.80 analysis plus €85.80 renewal), which is what applicants currently pay.

    Source: Renewing your Portugal residence permit with AIMA (Europe Simple)

  4. 4. After submitting the renewal form, how long do you have to pay the DUC payment slip?

    The portal generates a DUC payment slip that must be paid within 10 working days.

    Source: Renewing your Portugal residence permit with AIMA (Europe Simple)

  5. 5. How long is AIMA's proof of payment accepted as proof of residence while your renewal is pending?

    Once the request is registered and fees are paid, the proof of payment is accepted alongside your residence documents for 180 days from issue.

    Source: AIMA opens early renewals for expiring documents (The Portugal News, 26 Oct 2026)

  6. 6. Since 15 October 2025, what happens to expired residence permits?

    From 15 October 2025, expired permits stopped benefiting from the pandemic-era automatic extensions unless the holder has started the renewal.

    Source: AIMA opens early renewals for expiring documents (The Portugal News, 26 Oct 2026)

  7. 7. Your card expired 8 months ago and you never applied to renew. What now?

    If your card expired more than six months ago, it can no longer be renewed and you must submit a new residence application.

    Source: Renewing your Portugal residence permit with AIMA (Europe Simple)

  8. 8. If AIMA has not decided a renewal within 60 days, is it now treated as approved?

    The law sets a 60-day decision time, but since 11 September 2026 under Law 62/2026, AIMA's silence after that period no longer counts as tacit approval.

    Source: Renewing your Portugal residence permit with AIMA (Europe Simple)

This quiz is general information based on Portuguese rules in force on the review date above, not legal advice. Immigration thresholds change every January with the minimum wage, and laws change often. Confirm your case with a lawyer before applying.