What changed

The key update is that ARI renewals are being routed into the same digital ecosystem used for other residence permit renewals:
the Renewals Portal. AIMA’s own service information confirms the portal exists and is being expanded in phases, with the ARI rollout
announced for mid-February 2026.
Portal overview.

Importantly, AIMA also operates a separate online flow under services.aima.gov.pt for certain renewals (notably those handled via the
“Estrutura de Missão” process). This matters because that services portal explicitly notes it does not cover ARI renewals.
Services portal scope notice.

Use the correct official link (clickable)

For ARI (Golden Visa) renewal

• Start at the Renewals Portal
  (AIMA’s official renewals environment).
  AIMA confirms the portal link.
• For personal data changes (address, name, NIF, etc.), use the Contact Form
  under the relevant “Data Change” topic, as AIMA instructs.
  AIMA guidance.
• Keep the ARI portal guidance
  bookmarked for ARI-specific instructions and context (representatives, upload logic, scheduling references).

How the Renewals Portal typically works (practical flow)

AIMA describes a self-service process: registration by the applicant, credential delivery to email, submission, payment guide generation, and then
analysis leading to issuance of the renewed title.
AIMA’s portal process description.

1. Register in the portal using your email and the requested identifiers.
2. Check your inbox for your access credentials (password/activation details).
3. Pay the fees after the portal issues the payment document (AIMA notes payment timing constraints after issuing the guides).
4. Submit the renewal request and complete any required fields/doc uploads.
5. Download the receipt and keep it for proof of submission while the renewal is assessed.

ARI renewals: what to do on 16 February 2026

On the rollout date stated by AIMA, you should log into the Renewals Portal
and confirm ARI appears as an eligible renewal category for your situation.
AIMA’s ARI rollout notice.

If you encounter data mismatch or need to update personal details before the portal validates your request, use the
Contact Form, which AIMA explicitly points to for these changes.
AIMA instructions.

Extra official sources (useful cross-checks)

• The Justice Ministry’s service page summarizing the online renewal route and pointing to the official portal:
  “Renew Residence Permit”.
• IRN information confirming the AIMA portal route (context on institutional responsibilities):
  IRN notice.
• IRN’s Q&A page referencing the AIMA portal and linking out for usage guidance:
  IRN Q&A.

Need help filing without errors?

If you want a pre-check of eligibility route (ARI vs non-ARI), document readiness, representative handling, or you’re seeing portal validation issues,
reach Prismaat via this contact link.