Key Points
- Portugal will replace Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras with the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum beginning 29 October 2023
Overview
The government of Portugal will transition its immigration responsibilities from the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) to the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) beginning 29 October 2023. Visa processing delays are anticipated throughout the transition due to large backlogs currently pending with SEF.
What are the Changes?
The government of Portugal will replace SEF with an AIMA beginning 29 October 2023. The goal of the transition is to streamline immigration services throughout the country eventually.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Portugal’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., or another qualified professional of your choosing. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult your Envoy representative, or another qualified representative of your choosing.
