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Residence Permit (Autorização de Residência) — Expat Guide Portugal (2026)

Quick Answer

What it is:: Residence Permit — a visa procedure in Portugal.
Deadline:: No strict deadline
Steps:: 4 steps
Cost:: EUR 83
Documents:: 7 required
Legal basis:: Lei 23/2007

Miss the deadline? Illegal stay — risk of deportation and future visa bans

Important Deadlines

Apply before visa expires (typically 120 days)

Illegal stay — risk of deportation and future visa bans

Required Documents

✓Valid passport
✓NIF (tax number)
✓Proof of income or employment contract
✓Health insurance (PB4/CDAM for EU, or private)
✓Criminal record certificate (apostilled)
✓Proof of accommodation
✓2 passport photos

Step-by-Step Guide

Book an appointment at AIMA (formerly SEF) online at aima.gov.pt.

Pro tip: Wait times can be 3-12 months. Book immediately upon arrival. Some immigration lawyers can expedite.

Gather required documents: passport, NIF, proof of income, health insurance, criminal record.

Pro tip: Criminal record must be from your home country AND Portugal (if resident > 1 year). Apostille required.

Attend your AIMA appointment with all original documents + copies.

Pro tip: Bring 2 passport photos (white background). Biometrics collected at the appointment.

Pay the permit fee and wait for your residence card.

Pro tip: Processing: 2-6 months. You'll receive a temporary document (recibo) allowing you to stay and work.

Fees

Residence permit feeEUR 83

Legal Basis

Lei 23/2007DL 14/2021

Also Known As

This procedure is commonly searched under these names:

autorização de residênciaresidence permit PortugalSEFAIMAPortuguese residence cardGolden VisaD7 visawork permit Portugalresidência Portugal

Official Resources

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