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Residency on Pico

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Residency runs through AIMA Horta (the mainland successor to SEF), whichever visa route you take: D7, digital nomad, or EU family reunification.

Last verified 13 Aug 2026 · how we verify
AIMA Horta appointments AIMA (the mainland successor to SEF) handles residency processing for the whole Azores at its Horta office on Faial: book your appointment as early...

AIMA Horta

Book an appointment early: the queue is the long pole here, not the paperwork itself.

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