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Lines continue at the door of AIMA in Lisbon

RTP Notícias10 September 2026 at 13:50

The lines continue to form at the door of AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) in Lisbon. The situation remains problematic for the users who seek the services of the agency.

Many citizens are forced to get up at dawn to get a place in the lines. Despite this effort, many cannot have their problems resolved on the same day.

AIMA is the body responsible for managing migration and asylum processes in Portugal. The long waits have been a recurring complaint from users who need in-person service.

The article does not specify which concrete problems the users face, but indicates that the situation of the lines persists as a difficulty for those who use the agency's services in Lisbon.

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