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Residence and visasLiving in Portugal as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen (registration certificate, CRUE)EU, EEA and Swiss citizens need no visa or permit to live in Portugal, but after three months they must register with their town hall and get the registration certificate (CRUE). Who needs it, what to bring, fees, permanent residence after five years and non-EU family members.One visit to the town hall; AIMA lists a minimum issuing time of one month
Residence and visasVisas and residence permits in Portugal (including D7 and digital nomad routes)How non-EU nationals move to Portugal: choosing a residence visa (work, highly qualified, study, passive income or retirement, remote work), applying at a consulate, then getting and renewing a residence permit with AIMA. Includes the October 2025 law changes.Several months from collecting documents to receiving a residence card