Golden Visa / ARI
Received an AIMA notification? The response should be reviewed quickly and prepared according to the documents and grounds involved.
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When AIMA issues an intended refusal, request for elements or prior hearing, it is important to understand exactly what is being requested and prepare a coherent response.
A prior hearing or request for elements may arise when AIMA seeks clarification on documents, requirements, deadlines or grounds in the ARI process.
Responding without review may increase risk. The response should be organised, timely and aligned with the grounds of the notification.
To prepare a response, it is important to review the full notification and procedural history, not only the latest message.
When to contact us
The information on this page is general and should be checked against the specific facts, documents available and legislation in force. It is not a substitute for legal advice.
You received a prior hearing or intended refusal.
AIMA requested additional documents.
There is inconsistency between submitted documents and requirements invoked.
The response deadline is running.
You want legal review before replying.
Identificação do prazo, fundamento e documentos solicitados.
Preparação de resposta conforme o processo e prova documental disponível.
Sem prometer resultado, avaliamos riscos e opções juridicamente possíveis.
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FAQ
It is a stage where the applicant may respond before an unfavourable decision, when the competent authority communicates issues that should be addressed or clarified.
Not necessarily. It means there is an issue to answer or clarify. The response should be prepared carefully, but the final decision belongs to the authority.
The deadline must be checked in the communication received. You should seek support as soon as possible to avoid missing it.
You may do so, but in ARI matters an incomplete or unsupported response may increase risks. Legal review helps structure the reply.
Send the full notification, documents already submitted, relevant evidence, powers of attorney, receipts and previous communications.
Failure to respond may harm the applicant’s position and allow the process to proceed based on the existing elements. The concrete impact must be assessed case by case.
No. Legal support helps assess grounds, organise evidence and prepare the response, but it does not guarantee the administrative decision.
Yes. Support can be provided in Portuguese, English, French or Spanish, facilitating communication with foreign investors and family members.
Send us the essential information. Our team will review the initial context and indicate the appropriate next steps, including a legal consultation where required.
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