The government's 2027 state budget proposal allocates 15.8 million euros to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, a 45% increase from the 10.9 million euros estimated for 2026. The funding boost is tied to a planned national integration plan, AIMA staffing and technology upgrades, and efforts to reduce processing backlogs.
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The 2027 State Budget allocates 135 million euros to AIMA, a 38.6% increase over the 97.4 million euros projected for 2026. Of this, 108 million is earmarked for regulating immigration, including processing pending residence permits and family reunifications, 22 million for immigrant integration programs, and 5 million for attracting qualified talent. The agency remains a primary source of state revenue through fees, fines, and permit issuance.
The protocol for hiring workers in their countries of origin has received over 21,600 applications in 18 months, resulting in 12,000 visas issued. 92% of these workers are employed in the agriculture and construction sectors.
The government issued 26,000 family reunification permits in the first nine months of 2026, averaging 2,900 per month. Additionally, the government has handled 42,000 in-person appointments and 55,000 scheduled sessions. Under rules effective since October 2025, applicants must hold a valid residence permit for at least two years before requesting family reunification, and the official processing timeframe is now nine months.