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Temporary residence for cultural activity — Article 90

PortugalCulture, faith and volunteering

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What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

Third-country nationals collaborating in a cultural activity carried out in Portugal within a project recognised by the Government member responsible for culture, or by law, as of interest to the country.

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What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

Subtype: CULTURAL. A statement of responsibility (termo de responsabilidade) issued by the company, certified by IAPMEI, IP, that uses the applicant's activity; the request may be filed by the applicant or by the hosting entity/company.

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What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the evidence that proves the placement, role or affiliation.

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

The official source does not state whether pay may be received. As a residence-permit holder, the person has the right, without special authorisation, to subordinate and independent professional activity.

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Limits of the record
  • Remuneration/allowances for the cultural activity not addressed by the sources.
  • https://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?ficha=101&artigo_id=&nid=920&pagina=2&tabela=leis&nversao=&so_miolo=
    1 - Sem prejuízo de aplicação de disposições especiais e de outros direitos previstos na lei ou em convenção internacional de que Portugal seja Parte, o titular de autorização de residência tem direito, sem necessidade de autorização especial relativa à sua condição de estrangeiro, designadamente: a) À educação, ensino e formação profissional, incluindo subsídios e bolsas de estudo em conformidade com a legislação aplicável; b) Ao exercício de uma atividade profissional subordinada; c) Ao exercício de uma atividade profissional independente; d) À orientação, à formação, ao aperfeiçoamento e à reciclagem profissionais; e) Ao acesso à saúde; f) Ao acesso ao direito e aos tribunais.

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

The temporary residence permit for cultural activity is valid for two years from issue of the title and renewable for successive three-year periods. The official source does not state whether the host or activity can change or whether family can accompany.

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Limits of the record
  • Change of host/activity and family accompaniment not stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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