Family says AIMA refused service despite a court ruling in their favour
A Brazilian family who moved to Portugal in 2025 for a master's degree reports being turned away at AIMA even though they held a court decision in their favour. The account, carried in the Portuguese press, points to a gap between winning a case and having that decision applied at the counter.
Why it matters for your move
A ruling in your favour does not always translate into immediate action at AIMA — keep your paperwork and be ready to follow up.
This is Re-locant.com’s own brief, written to explain what the update means for people moving to or living in Portugal. For the full original report, see the source below.