AIMA levies fees for applications for the granting or renewal of a Residence Permit for Investments (ARI), includes the receipt and analysis of applications for the granting or renewal of a Residence Permit for Family Reunification. If you have a family applying, simply multiply the AIMA fees with total family members. It is important to note that above fees covers fully for 5 years including renewals.
Note: The residence permit for ARI investment funds is granted for 1+2+2 years. Two extensions for two year period required until citizenship stage.
AIMA Fees (ARI)
The breakdown of fees charged by AIMA (migration and asylum office) is shown below..
| Portugal ARI Article 90-A, § 1/2 | Paper Service / Per Applicant | Per Applicant (Digital and in-person service) |
| Application Fee (Receipt and analysis) | € 806,80 | €618,60 |
| Approval Fee | € 8.060,20 | €6.179,40 |
| Renewal Fees | € 4.030,90 | €3,090.40 |
Source: AIMA Table of Fees (Effective March 6, 2025)
The above fee is applicable for granting and renewal of the following residence permits for investment activity:-
- Granting of Residence Permit for Investment (ARI) – Article 90A Section 1
- Renewal of Residence Permit for Investment (ARI) – Article 90A Section 2
- Renewal of Residence Permit (ARI) for reunified family members – Article 90A
| Permanent Residence (Long term residence status) | Paper | Digital |
| Application / Receipt fee | € 161,90 | € 124,10 |
| Issuing Fee | € 153,50 | € 117,80 |
| Other Fees | Euro |
| Application for Schengen visa | EUR 90 |
| Application for Portuguese nationality | EUR 250 |
