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Portugal Reviews ARI Processing: What Investors Need to Know About Biometric Appointment Updates

02 Jan, 2025

The Portuguese government has recently implemented changes to the processing of Investment Residence Authorization (ARI) applications, specifically targeting investors awaiting biometric appointments. These modifications aim to enhance efficiency and address existing backlogs within the system.

Key Changes

The updates focus on prioritizing pending biometric appointments and streamlining the overall application workflow. This initiative seeks to expedite processing times for older applications while ensuring adherence to procedural requirements.

Who Is Affected?

These changes primarily impact investors whose applications are pending biometric appointments. Investors with applications that have already been formalized or completed remain unaffected by this update.

Next Steps for Investors

  • Await Guidance: If your application falls into the affected category, our legal team will contact you next week with detailed instructions on how to proceed.
  • Direct Communication: Our lawyers are closely monitoring these developments and will provide personalized guidance tailored to your specific situation.

We are committed to keeping all investors informed and supported during this transition. Our team is actively working to adapt to these changes to ensure your application is handled efficiently.

For any questions, please contact your lawyer or our support team directly.

Stay updated by following our website for the latest news and developments regarding ARI application processing.

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