AIMA Challenges & Troubleshooting

Discuss issues faced during residence permit renewals, changes of address/status, and what to expect from the AIMA renewal process.

Share your experiences with excessive processing times at AIMA, discuss what strategies worked (or didn't) to get updates, and find support from others facing similar waits.

This forum is for discussing difficulties in booking biometric appointments, long waiting times, specific office experiences, and tips for successful appointments.

Share your specific experiences, tips, and observations about the AIMA offices in different Portuguese cities (e.g., Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Coimbra). Please specify the city in your topic title.

Share difficulties and solutions related to bringing family members to Portugal, including documentation, appointment delays, and legal advice.

For discussions on common hurdles encountered during the Portuguese nationality application process, required documents, legal interpretations, and timelines.