How to Renew Portuguese Residence Permits Expired by June 30, 2025
If your Portuguese residence permit expired between February 22, 2020, and June 30, 2025, it remains valid until October 15, 2025, for all legal purposes within Portugal. This includes rights to work, access healthcare, and use public services.
AIMA has announced that affected individuals will be contacted by email starting July 1, 2025. Here’s what to expect:
- Once contacted, you’ll need to access services.aima.gov.pt to validate your data.
- After logging in, generate the DUC payment reference and pay within 10 working days.
- If your passport or biometric data is outdated, you’ll be scheduled for an in-person appointment.
This extension does not permit international travel. Travel outside Portugal with an expired residence card is not recommended until renewal is finalized.
For official updates, visit AIMA’s announcement.
If you need assistance, contact us through Prismaat’s contact page.
Summary Table
| Scenario | Validity Extended? | Renewal Platform | Key Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expired by June 30, 2025 | Yes, automatically until Oct 15, 2025 | services.aima.gov.pt (after email) | Wait for email, log in, pay, submit documents |
| Expires July 1, 2025 or later | No extension, must renew before expiry | portal-renovacoes.aima.gov.pt | Register, pay, upload, await biometric appointment |
