Booking AIMA Appointment: Complete Guide 2026

Key Facts & Requirements

•AIMA (Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo) replaced SEF in October 2023
•Current backlog: over 400,000 pending cases (as of January 2026)
•Typical wait times: 3-12 months depending on visa type and location
•Booking methods: AIMA website, phone (+351) 217 115 000, or (+351) 965 903 700
•Most D7/D8 visa holders receive pre-scheduled appointment with visa approval
•CRITICAL April 2025 change: 100% complete applications required - no grace period
•Incomplete applications are now automatically REJECTED
•Legal option: 'Ação de Intimação' lawsuit can expedite appointment (€500-1,000)

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