Portugal Announces Faster Processing for CPLP & D7 Visas in 2026

Portugal has officially taken a bold step forward. The Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced a game-changing reform that will significantly accelerate immigration processing for thousands of applicants worldwide. Starting this month, applicants under the D7 (Passive Income) and CPLP (Lusophone) visa categories will benefit from a faster, smarter, and more efficient system designed to eliminate long-standing delays. 🚀 Key Breakthroughs You Need to Know ✨ 100% Digital-First Applications Initial document submissions are now fully online — no physical visits required until the final biometric appointment. Less hassle. Faster approvals. 🔄 Automatic Residence Permit Renewal Residence permits expiring in Q1 2026 will be automatically extended by 12 months, allowing authorities to focus on new and pending applications. 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Applications Get Priority Family reunification files linked to main applicants will now be processed simultaneously, not one after another — a huge win for families planning to relocate together. ⭐ “This modernization is exactly what the immigration system needed. It allows us to settle our clients in Lisbon in record time — with clarity, speed, and confidence.” — Sora, Senior Consultant, Early Birds Solutions