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Residence permit of Portugal

Term from 18 months

Moving to Portugal for business and employment is a popular option among foreigners due to decent wages, stable political situation, developed economy, investment protection, and prospects of receiving tax benefits.

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Benefits of obtaining Portuguese residence permit

Visa-free regime

The residence permit holder can freely cross the borders of the European Union and Schengen area, staying there for up to 90 days.

Prospects of obtaining a passport

After 5 years of legal residence on Portuguese territory, the resident can apply for permanent residence or citizenship.

Medical services

With an insurance policy, you can receive modern and high-quality services in the best medical institutions in Portugal.

Favorable conditions for business

In case of registering and running a company in the country, it is possible to sell goods and services on the European single market.

This program is suitable:

Travel freely

The resident does not need to apply for visas to enter the territories of the countries that are part of the European Union and the Schengen area.

Get a good job

Living in Portugal, a foreigner can easily find a profitable and promising job in a European company.

Move with the family

The main applicant has the right to add family members to his application for a residence permit and immigrate to the country with them.

Improve the standard of living

The state has affordable prices for goods and services with decent wages and profitable business activities.

Why us?

Official cooperation

Before starting legal support for immigration, a contract is concluded, which guarantees the fulfillment of all obligations.

Extensive experience

All lawyers have been providing clients with assistance for many years, complying with the legislative requirements of the state.

Guarantee of result

Thanks to the responsibility of migration specialists, successful receipt of Portuguese residence is ensured.

Individual approach

During the work, lawyers take into account the specifics of each particular situation, the client’s goals, and the nuances of Portuguese legislation.

Where to start

Consultation process

Specialists familiarize themselves with the client’s situation and analyze it, as well as determine the optimal way to arrange the status.

Preparation of a package of documents

Lawyers assist in forming a dossier, taking into account the basis of the request for a residence permit and the requirements of the legislation.

Submission of the application

The applicant visits the authorized institution (if necessary, he is accompanied by specialists), where he applies for a residence permit.

Receiving a resident card

Upon approval of the request, the applicant is notified of the decision, he visits the migration authority again, where he is issued a resident card.

FAQ

What are the requirements for obtaining a residence permit in Portugal?

A foreign citizen can successfully go through the procedure of obtaining a residence permit provided that there are no convictions and a ban on entry into the countries of the European Union, as well as the presence of rented or own real estate in Portugal. At the same time, it is important to provide genuine documents and truthful information.

How does the procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Portugal take place, what are the deadlines for registration?

The process of obtaining a residence permit includes the formation of a dossier, the issuance of a category D visa at the consulate or embassy of Portugal, arrival on its territory, an appeal to an authorized institution with an application for a residence permit, receiving a resident card after approval of the request. The terms are from 18 months.

What documents are required to obtain a resident card?

The dossier for a residence permit request includes a foreign passport, a 4.5 x 3.5 cm photo, a certificate of no criminal record, a document on the purchase or rental of residential real estate in Portugal, an insurance policy, confirmation of the basis on which a residence permit is requested (for example, an employment contract, an investment plan, or other).

What rights and obligations does a residence permit holder have?

The resident has access to official employment and business, visa-free visits to European countries, education in higher educational institutions, medical services by insurance, a full range of banking services. When living in Portugal, it is necessary to comply with its laws.

Reviews

Stories from our clients

The path to European citizenship turned out to be long for me, but it was worth it. The lawyers helped a lot, thanks to them many problems were solved. Now I only regret that I did not contact them from the very beginning.

Emmanuel

Citizenship Reviews

I shouldn’t have worried that I would be denied in a residence permit. The main thing is to do everything correctly with the documents. To be on the safe side, I applied for a residence permit with legal support.

Sandra

Reviews about residence permit

Thanks to the lawyers, I was confident that I had made no mistakes when requesting a resident card. I could have tried to do everything myself, but I didn’t risk it.

Salim

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