AIMA says it grew its staff by 17% — the first number behind the queue promises
AIMA reports that its headcount grew 17% between July 2024 and July 2026, with a 35% increase inside the unit that builds its digital platforms. The agency frames this as the groundwork for faster, more automated handling of residence files, and says September projections continue the trend. It notes the growth happened without any special career scheme.
Why it matters for your move
Every residence permit in Portugal passes through AIMA, so its capacity is the single biggest factor in how long you wait — this is the first concrete figure attached to that.
This is Re-locant.com’s own brief, written to explain what the update means for people moving to or living in Portugal. For the full original report, see the source below.