Why apply for a Portugal PR?

• Around 2.9 thousand residency permits were issued in 2024
• Pathway to Portugal citizenship 
• Reside for an indefinite time
• Bring your family member
• Enjoy the Healthcare and social services
   

Permanent Residency permit in Portugal

Permanent residency in Portugal provides a legal status that allows non-EU citizens to reside there indefinitely. A permanent residency in Portugal offers a long-term stay, unlike a temporary residence permit, valid for a limited period. A permanent residency in Portugal allows enjoying all the benefits in the country, similar to being a Portuguese citizen, except for the political aspect. In Portugal, permanent residence enables an applicant to live, work, and study in the country without applying for a visa or renewing the residence permit regularly. A permanent residency holder in Portugal is allowed to travel freely in 26 countries of the Schengen Area. 

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Different ways to get Portugal Permanent Residence Permit

To obtain a Permanent Residency in Portugal as a non-EU national, an applicant must have a valid residence visa and then progress to the temporary residency permit. Portugal offers several residency visa programs for foreign nationals: 

Portugal Golden Visa: This program enables non-EU citizens to acquire temporary residence permits that lead to permanent Portuguese residence permits through investment in Portugal. 

Work visa: This program is for non-EU residents who are employed in Portugal and are eligible for PR after holding a temporary RP for at least 5 years. 

Long-term resident status: This program is for non-EU residents who have legally resided in Portugal for five consecutive years, irrespective of the type of residence permit. They may apply for long-term resident status. 

Family reunification: This program allows applicants who are already residing in Portugal to bring their spouses, children, and dependent relatives to join their family members. Family members can apply for a PR after holding a temporary residence permit for at least two years. 
 

Benefits of Portugal PR

• Freedom to live, work, and study in Portugal

• Enjoy the social security, healthcare, and educational systems
• Travel visa-free within the Schengen area
• Opportunity to avail of special tax programs
• Pathway to apply for Portugal citizenship
• Entitle to unemployment benefit
   

Eligibility Criteria to apply for Portugal PR

• Resided in the country for a minimum of five years 
• Must be eligible for PR via Portugal residency investment worth around €500,000
• Clear criminal record
• Language proficiency in Portuguese 
• Must have a long-term visa to reside in the country 
   

Portugal Permanent Residence Permit requirements

• Application form of D7 

• Valid passport 
• Proof of accommodation 
• Proof of regular or passive income
• Proof of criminal record certificate 
• Certificate of Authorised Health Insurance 
• Cover letter for PR request 

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Steps to apply for a Permanent Residency in Portugal 

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the visa

Step 2: Gather the required documents 

Step 3: Submit all the documentation 

Step 4: Wait for the approval 

Step 5: Once approved, enjoy your PR in Portugal
 

Processing fees of Portugal PR 

Here are the details of processing fees for Permanent Residency in Portugal:

Types of Portugal Residency fees	Processing fees
Application submission	€ 83
Receiving the permit	€ 72
Embassy fees	€ 90

Processing time for Portugal PR 

The average processing time for a Permanent Residency in Portugal is 6-12 months. 
 

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