PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN PORTUGAL ✅ MIGRATION ✅ SERVICES

The lawyer conducts an online or offline consultation with the client.
Analyzes the legal situation, documents, purposes of stay.
Determines the optimal way to obtain a temporary resident permit (through work, business, reunification, investment, education, etc.).

The lawyer provides a list of necessary documents with examples.
Assists with translation, apostille, notarization.
Checks documents for compliance with the requirements of SEF (Service for Foreigners).

The lawyer books the date of submission to SEF.
Accompany the submission of documents or prepares instructions for self-submission.
Provides application templates, fills out forms.

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How to obtain permanent residence in Portugal: the main ways

Permanent residence in Portugal is an official status that gives the right to live, work and enjoy most of the rights available to EU citizens. There are several ways to obtain Portugal permanent residence, including:

through the Golden Visa program (investment in real estate, business or funds),
after 5 years of legal residence in Portugal on a temporary permit,
on the basis of family reunification, marriage or study,
for employees, entrepreneurs, freelancers and pensioners.

Our team accompanies you at each of these stages, providing full legal support.

Requirements for permanent residency in Portugal

To apply for permanent residency in Portugal, you must meet the basic criteria:

minimum of 5 years of legal residence (with respect to the permitted period of stay for each year),
availability of stable income (job, business, investment or pension),
no criminal record in Portugal and the country of origin,
availability of housing (ownership or rental),
health insurance (public or private),
knowledge of Portuguese at level A2 (confirmed by a certificate).

It is also important to have a document confirming resident status (residence permit or Golden Visa) and pay the appropriate administrative fees.

PMP through Golden Visa in Portugal: investment route

The Portugal Golden Visa program is one of the most popular for obtaining PMP. It is suitable for those who wish to obtain resident status without mandatory permanent residence in the country.

Golden Visa conditions for transition to PMP:

investment in real estate, funds, research or job creation;
minimum investment period — 5 years;
stay in the country — at least 7 days per year;
compliance with the program conditions and regular updating of documents.
After 5 years, the Golden Visa holder can apply for permanent residence or even citizenship by passing the A2 language test.

What documents are needed to apply for PMP in Portugal

The standard package of documents includes:

valid passport,
valid residence permit (temporary or Golden Visa),
confirmation of income (bank statements, tax returns, contracts),
lease agreement or ownership of housing,
certificate of no criminal record,
language proficiency certificate (A2),
medical insurance.

Our legal team will help collect, translate and certify all documents, which greatly simplifies the process.

What is the difference between permanent residence and Portuguese citizenship

Permanent residence grants most of the rights of a citizen, with the exception of:

participation in elections at the national level,
obtaining a Portuguese passport.
However, the holder of a PMR can freely move within the Schengen area, work in Portugal without additional permits, use healthcare, education and benefits.

1 year after the PMR, having 6 years of legal residence, you can apply for naturalization and citizenship.

Conclusion

Obtaining permanent residence (PMR) in Portugal opens up wide opportunities for legal life, work and integration into European society. Thanks to a variety of ways - from employment to investment under the Golden Visa program - everyone can find the best solution for themselves. At the same time, the process of obtaining a PMR requires strict compliance with the requirements, collecting a significant package of documents and interacting with government agencies. That is why the support of experienced lawyers is the key to a successful result. The “Consultant” platform will help you go through all the stages without risks and unnecessary hassles — from the first consultation to obtaining a PMP certificate.