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EU long-term resident status in Portugal — Article 125

10 facts quoted from the official source

A qualifying third-country national may acquire permanent EU long-term resident status after five years of legal and uninterrupted residence in Portugal.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesStable and regular resources sufficient for the applicant and family members are required.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is for nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who meet its specific conditions.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusFive years of legal and uninterrupted residence in Portugal immediately before the application are required.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationBasic Portuguese must be demonstrated where applicable, including by an accepted A2-or-higher certificate.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementThe applicant must declare the residential address and prove the legal basis for using the accommodation.
  • Health-insurance requirementHealth insurance or coverage by the National Health Service is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or other valid travel document is required.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe EU long-term resident status is permanent; the EU long-term residence title has a minimum validity of five years and is renewable.
  • Renewal or extensionThe EU long-term residence title is renewable while the status remains held.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Portugal?
The official source states: A qualifying third-country national may acquire permanent EU long-term resident status after five years of legal and uninterrupted residence in Portugal.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Stable and regular resources sufficient for the applicant and family members are required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance or coverage by the National Health Service is required.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Portugal?
The official source states: The applicant must declare the residential address and prove the legal basis for using the accommodation.

Every answer is quoted from the official aima.gov.pt page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source aima.gov.ptLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Portugal government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other residence-based status routes to Portugal

7 other residence-based status routes to Portugal.

Permanent residence — Article 80Residence after EU Blue Card cancellation without removalResidence after loss of EU long-term resident status without removal — Article 131(11)Special residence — adult born in Portugal and continuously resident — Article 122(1)(d)Special residence — minor born, remaining and studying in Portugal — Article 122(1)(b)Special residence — residence right expired without leaving Portugal — Article 122(1)(j)
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