AIMA Reschedules Appointments After Storm Forces Office Closures in Portugal
AIMA announced that all appointments canceled due to the 11 November storm shutdown have been automatically rescheduled, with details sent directly to applicants’ inboxes.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- All AIMA appointments on 11 Nov were cancelled
- New dates and times communicated by email
- No additional request or action required from applicants
Storm Warning and Government Action
The Portuguese government issued a severe storm warning, referring to the event as the “Charles depression,” and ordered the suspension of public services on 11 November. Consequently, the Immigration and Asylum Agency (AIMA) shut its offices.
Appointment Cancellations and Re‑scheduling
AIMA confirmed that every appointment scheduled for that day was cancelled and instructed clients to check their email for the new schedule. The notification includes the updated date, time and office location.
- No need to submit a new appointment request.
- The system automatically updates the appointment.
- No additional documents are required.
This measure aims to protect both residents and foreign applicants while minimizing service disruption.