Some friends want to live in Portugal, so what are the conditions and procedures for applying for Portuguese immigration?

Portuguese immigration application conditions

1. Economic self-sufficiency: If you intend to obtain the right of abode in Portugal, you must prove to the Portuguese immigration authorities that you will be able to adapt and support yourself during your life in Portugal, instead of becoming a burden to the country. This kind of financial requirement can be met by proving that there is a stable regular income, and it can also be proved by a large amount of savings.

2. proof of accommodation: although you don't need to buy a house in Portugal, you need to have an address; Long-term lease (preferably 12) allows friends or family members who own property in Portugal to use their property.

3. Comprehensive health insurance: The principal applicant and any affiliated applicant must have comprehensive health insurance within the EU. Each applicant must obtain a guarantee of at least 30,000 euros. Medical insurance must be paid 12 months in advance, and the insurance policy must not have any related payment amount or insurance waiting period.

4. Minimum stay requirement: In order to maintain residence status, if you choose to stay in this country, you need to stay in this country for more than 183 days each year, or stay in this country for 8 months to enter a shorter period. Generally speaking, if the applicant's goal is to spend more than 183 days in Portugal every year.

5. Age requirement: 18 years old or above;

6. No criminal record: Like most immigration procedures, no criminal record is a prerequisite. If the applicant has a minor felony, he must notify the relevant authorities.

7. Portugal NIF (tax number): Application D7. You must obtain the Portuguese tax number. Of course, you can entrust a professional organization to submit an application.

8. Portuguese bank accounts have local deposit funds: Although this requirement itself has not been published in the Gazette, the Portuguese Consulate will make further requirements.

9. Other application conditions stipulated by the Portuguese Immigration Bureau.

Portuguese immigration procedure

1. Consular appointment;

2. Prepare application documents with professionals;

3. Attend consular appointments;

4. Submit a complete visa application and receive a notice of the application result within 60 days;

5. Received your temporary visa (valid for 4 months);

6. Go to SEF, Portugal for an interview and obtain a temporary residence permit in Portugal (generally valid for 1-2 years);

7. The temporary residence permit is renewed once every two years, and you can apply for permanent residence after five years.