Key Points
- Portugal will replace Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras with the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum beginning October 29, 2023
Overview
The government of Portugal will transition its immigration responsibilities from the Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) to the Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) beginning October 29, 2023. Visa processing delays are anticipated throughout the transition due to large backlogs currently pending with SEF.
What are the Changes?
The government of Portugal will replace SEF with an AIMA beginning October 29, 2023. The goal of the transition is to streamline immigration services throughout the country eventually.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Portugal’s website for the latest updates and information.
Related Story
Portugal: Replacement of the Foreigners and Borders Service, published on November 1, 2023
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras
