FotoDocDocuments and files
- Documents for the AIMA portal (under 1 MB)Put front and back in one PDF and fit it to the limit.
- PDF under 2 MB for the licence exchange (IMT)One document per PDF, front and back.
- Passport photo (35×45 mm, 3×4 cm…)From any photo, white background and a 10×15 cm print sheet.
- Reduce an image's sizeFit a photo to 100 KB, 200 KB, 1 MB…
Immigration and residence
- AIMA, Agency for Integration, Migration and AsylumThe official site. Residence permits, appointments and notices.aima.gov.pt
- AIMA: Portal de Serviços FAQIncludes the document size limit.aima.gov.pt
- ePortugalThe general public-services portal, with guidance for each service.eportugal.gov.pt
- Autenticação.gov (Chave Móvel Digital)A way to identify yourself online with public services.autenticacao.gov.pt
Driving
- IMT, Institute of Mobility and TransportDriving licences and foreign licence exchange.imt-ip.pt
- IMT: user manual for the exchange platformOfficial PDF with the documents required and the 2 MB limit.imt-ip.pt
Tax, health, social security, school
- Portal das Finanças (tax portal)NIF (tax number), tax address and taxes.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt
- Social Security: NISS request (foreign citizen)Online form to get a Social Security number.seg-social.pt
- SNS, National Health ServiceInformation about access to healthcare.sns.gov.pt
- Portal das Matrículas (school enrolment)Online school enrolment.portaldasmatriculas.edu.gov.pt
Consulates and embassies
- Consulate General of Brazil in Lisbon (e-consular)Passport and other consular services.ec-lisboa.itamaraty.gov.br
- Embassy of India in LisbonConsular services for Indian citizens.eoilisbon.gov.in
Legal help
Beware of scams
People arriving in Portugal are often targeted. Be careful with:
- websites that look like the official ones or sell appointments;
- emails or messages asking you to send photos of your documents;
- anyone promising to “speed up” or “guarantee” your process for a fee.
Type the address of the official site yourself, or use the links above. If in doubt, ask the entity directly.
This site is independent and is not affiliated with AIMA, IMT or any public body. The information is general and is not legal advice. Limits and requirements can change: always confirm what the portal shows on its upload screen.
Links checked on 25 Sep 2026. External sites open in a new tab and are run by other organisations.