AIMA has published a new annual report. The document contains statistics for 2025 on the number of foreign residents, grounds for issuing residence permits, and applicants’ nationalities.
Pedro Barata, head of the Portuguese office at Immigrant Invest, analysed the data.
Eurostat has published data on the number of residence permits issued in 2025.
Vladlena Baranova, head of Legal & AML Compliance Department, CAMS, IMCM, explains which countries issued the most residence permits and the main reasons why foreigners moved there.
Portugal has summed up the inflow of foreign direct investment for the first half of 2026. The overall figure improved, but investment in real estate decreased.
Pedro Barata, head of the Portuguese office at Immigrant Invest, analysed the new data.
International insurance company William Russell has ranked the countries where it is easiest to find employment, settle in, and become part of the local community.
Portugal ranked ninth, outperforming most other European destinations.
The Portuguese Parliament has preliminarily approved a bill that limits opportunities for foreigners to legalise their stay. The document is part of the immigration law reform.
Amy Castro, Investment Migration Expert, explains what changes await applicants and which ways remain to move to Portugal faster.
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