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Portugal Special residence — completed effective service in Portuguese Armed Forces — Article 122(1)(h)

7 facts quoted from the official source

A third-country national who completed effective military service in the Portuguese Armed Forces may obtain residence.

Route type
Other & special
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior or current lawful statusThe applicant must have completed effective military service in the Portuguese Armed Forces.
  • Who qualifiesThe route is for nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who meet its specific conditions.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation and registrationA declaration of the residential address and evidence of the legal basis for using the accommodation are required.
  • Passport or travel documentA 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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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.
  • Duration and validityA temporary residence permit is normally valid for two years from issue.
  • Renewal, extension and end of statusA temporary residence permit is normally renewable for successive periods of three years while its conditions remain met.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the h to Portugal?
The official source states: A third-country national who completed effective military service in the Portuguese Armed Forces may obtain residence.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Portugal?
The official source states: A declaration of the residential address and evidence of the legal basis for using the accommodation are required.

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

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 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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