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Casa do Brasil de Coimbra launches platform to guide immigrants on regularization

The Casa do Brasil de Coimbra is launching 'Conecta+Coimbra', a digital platform designed to centralize official, accessible information regarding immigration regularization processes in Portugal. The project launch and a public Q&A session about the AIMA will take place on Saturday, September 20, 2026, at 16:00 at the Liquidâmbar venue.

Why it mattersIf you are an immigrant living in or near Coimbra, this platform provides a localized resource for navigating residency and regularization procedures, and the upcoming event offers a direct opportunity to get information about the AIMA.

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