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FlashPortugalOctober 6, 2026

Portugal's AIMA Agency Staff to Strike on October 6th, Potentially Causing Delays

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Staff at Portugal's Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) have announced a strike for October 6th. The Union of Migration Technical Specialists (STM) is demanding better pay, allowances comparable to police, and a clear career structure. This action could slow down the processing of visas, residency permi

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Key takeaways

  • Portugal's Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) staff are scheduled to strike on October 6th. If the strike proceeds, the processing of visas, residency permits, and citizenship applications will be halted.
  • The Union of Migration Technical Specialists (STM) is demanding improved salaries, a defined career structure, and allowances comparable to those of police forces (GNR and PSP), highlighting long-standing systemic issues within the agency.
  • Applicants who have submitted or plan to submit documents to AIMA should anticipate potential delays. It is advisable to monitor official AIMA announcements and news updates.

Portugal's AIMA Agency Staff Announce Strike for October 6th

Staff at Portugal's Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) have announced a strike scheduled for October 6th. The Union of Migration Technical Specialists (STM) initiated the strike due to concerns over low salaries, poor working conditions, and the absence of a clear career structure within the agency.

The STM has reportedly not received a response to an urgent request for negotiations with the ministry, a situation further complicated by the recent departure of the agency's president. The union is demanding salary supplements comparable to those received by GNR and PSP (border police) staff, as well as recognition for the specific nature of their work with migration.

According to the union, these demands are not merely about pay but address long-standing structural issues that have remained unresolved. If the strike proceeds, it is expected to halt the processing of visas, residency permits, status renewals, and citizenship applications. This will affect both new applicants and those currently awaiting updates, leading to extended processing times. The exact duration of potential delays is currently unknown. Applicants are advised to monitor official AIMA announcements for updates.

Source: Portugal Resident

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