Permanent Residence in Portugal

Permanent residence and residence-permit renewal

After 5 years of legal residence, holders may obtain permanent residence (issued for 5 years). Temporary residence permits renew for 3-year periods and must be renewed up to 30 days before expiry, primarily through IRN via the SIGA booking platform.

Processing time

Renewal must be requested up to 30 days before expiry

Validity

Temporary permit renews for 3-year periods; permanent residence issued for 5 years

Language requirement

No language requirement for permanent residence renewal itself

Permanent residence

Permanent residence after 5 years of legal residence; permanent permit issued for 5 years

Citizenship

Naturalisation generally after 5 years of legal residence

Requirements

• Current residence permit (or expired less than 6 months)
• Valid passport
• Proof of subsistence (tax return, payslips, work contract, or self-employment receipts)
• Proof of accommodation (lease, property, or council certificate)
• Proof of tax payment and Social Security contributions
• Authorization to consult criminal record (not required for under-16s)

Required Documents

• Current residence permit (or expired less than 6 months) required
• Valid passport required
• Proof of subsistence (tax return, payslips, work contract, or self-employment receipts) required
• Proof of accommodation (lease, property, or council certificate) required
• Proof of tax payment required
• Proof of Social Security contributions required
• Authorization to consult criminal record (not for under-16s)

Official fees

• In-person residence-permit collection fee (Ordinance 307/2023) 28.5 EUR

Process Steps

1. 1

   Confirm eligibility

   Confirm renewal eligibility on the AIMA site.

2. 2

   Book via SIGA

   Book through the SIGA platform/app, selecting entity 'IRN Registo' and topic 'Autorizacao de residencia'.

3. 3

   Select appointment

   Choose date, time and location.

4. 4

   Enter details

   Enter your details and confirm your identity.

5. 5

   Receive confirmation

   Get a confirmation email with an appointment code.

6. 6

   Attend in person

   Attend in person at an IRN counter with the required documents.

Official Sources

• Renewing your residence permit (process, documents, 30-day deadline) Official
• IRN - residence permit renewal FAQ Official
• AIMA - Residence titles FAQ (collection fee, Ordinance 307/2023) Official