Request for More Time to Respond to AIMA (Pedido de prorrogação de prazo)
Form to ask AIMA for more time to respond to a notification in a residence case. Provided blank, with explanation.
Official form: Pedido de Prorrogação de Prazo · Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo
What it is for
- Request more time to respond to a notification in a residence grant or renewal case
- Explain the steps under way, such as obtaining documents
What it is
This is the form in which the applicant identifies their application and explains what they are doing to comply with the notification, for example obtaining documents. The extension is not automatic: it depends on AIMA. The form also does not extend the visa or renew the residence permit.
What you receive
You receive the official blank PDF form, with an explanation of what it is for. The Titus assistant answers your questions about filling it in. You can combine it with other documents in the same request, with a single payment. We do not ask for any password for forms.
The assistant explains; it does not fill in or submit anything on your behalf. Do not type passwords or third parties' data.
Things to note
The form is blank and must be completed and signed by the applicant, to be submitted in the case. Please check with AIMA how and when to submit it; Titus Docs does not submit applications, book appointments or guarantee approval.
Frequently asked questions
Is the response deadline suspended when I submit the request?
Not automatically. You should follow AIMA's reply and not let the deadline pass without taking action.
What should I explain in the form?
Identify your application and describe the steps under way, such as documents you are still waiting for.
Related documents
The general form for applying for or renewing a residence permit in Portugal. You receive it blank, with guidance for each section.
Extension of Stay with a Temporary Stay or Residence Visa (Prorrogação de permanência com visto de estada temporária ou de residência)Form for holders of a temporary stay or residence visa to request more time in Portugal. Provided blank, with guidance.
Text reviewed in November 2026.