Renew a Portuguese residence permit from inside Portugal
A temporary residence permit in Portugal is renewed through the AIMA portal. The request can be made from 90 days before expiry and must be made no later than 30 days before. The renewal service also covers permits that expired less than six months ago.
Moving to Portugal
Practical facts for newcomers, from official sources Finance Living
Finance
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
65
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
12.5–48%
Income tax (national)
VAT 23%
Nine brackets from 12.5% up to EUR 8,342 to 48% above EUR 86,634 (Lei 73-A/2025).
Living
1
Happiness
#67 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Eligibility
Who it’s for: People with a valid Portuguese residence permit.
Timing
Sign in to check this route against your profileApply for renewal of a temporary permit between 90 days and 30 days before it expires.
Renewal window (temporary permits)
- Earliestbefore expiry
- 90 days
- Latestbefore expiry
- 30 days
Official wording
From 90 days before expiry, and no later than 30 days before expiry, for temporary permits.
Permit status
Sign in to check this route against your profileYour permit must still be valid, or have expired less than six months ago.
- Expired permits count only if under six months have passed
Official wording
Your permit must be valid, or have expired less than six months ago.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklist
- Fees
- Steps to apply
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- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
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