It seems that AIMA recently revised GV application procedures. I am wondering if there has been an update in GV renewal procedures. Specifically, will I need to fly to PT to have my biometrics taken again, or can I just apply online and get my new renewal card delivered to my PT address? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
This is not the gospel truth, but I am told that AIMA recently started scheduling GV temporary permit renewal appointments. That’s the good news. The bad news may be that it implies an appointment, thus in person.
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Thank you for letting me know. I was hoping that a physical presence would not be required. My bad luck 
My card expires on 2 feb. Any idea how we go about trying to get an appointment.
Remember it’s extended to June 30. Airlines like emirates are even publishing on their website that they recognize Portuguese permits until then because it’s such a widespread issue.
I have flown with an expired one before and it works. You just have to get clearance from emirates prior to arriving at the airport.
I would just like to get my next one, as I’m hoping to apply for citizenship in may.
At the moment I can’t see where I can get an appointment or how it would be done. I did my biometrics in 2019 with SEF but now there doesn’t seem to be a standard ARI path to follow
No. It’s a bit depressing
Did you try emailing AIMA with a subject line containing all of the following:
- “ARI”
- full name
- date of birth
- nationality
- application number, which is the number that appears in the top right-hand corner of the ARI Portal
I am looking at the ARI portal page and do not see any number in the top right-hand corner. There is a process number located close to the top of the page below e-mail address and status of the application. Is this the application number?