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PortugalPermanent residenceLast checked October 22, 2026

Autorização de residência permanente

Art. 80.º

Foreign nationals who have held a temporary residence permit in Portugal for at least five years can apply to AIMA for a permanent residence permit. They must show means of subsistence, housing, compliance with tax and social security obligations, and basic Portuguese. The permit has no validity limit, but the card is renewed every five years.

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Life in Portugal

Money

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).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.0

#67 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Non-EU nationals who have lived in Portugal on a temporary residence permit for five years or more, including golden visa (investment) holders, who get a permanent investment residence permit.

Eligibility

  • Five years of temporary residence

    Held a temporary residence permit for at least 5 years.

  • Means of subsistence

    Proof of means of subsistence.

  • Housing

    Sworn statement of the home address and the basis of residence (owner, tenant, etc.), with land registry certificate or landlord declaration.

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