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AR para Ex-Residentes de Longa Duração (perda de estatuto) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€870
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance

Costs

Application / consular fee€122

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Documents

  • Passaporte válido;
  • Declaração, sob compromisso de honra, da morada de residência, referindo em que termos se encontra a residir na habitação indicada (ex
  • Comprovativo de meios de subsistência;
  • Registo Criminal do país da nacionalidade ou do registo criminal do país onde a pessoa que requer residia há mais de um ano, antes de residir em Portugal devidamente autenticado;
  • Comprovativo de inscrição na administração fiscal;
  • Comprovativo de inscrição na segurança social.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://aima.gov.pt/pt/viver/nacionais-de-paises-terceiros-cuja-perda-do-estatuto-de-residente-de-longa-duracao-erld-nao-conduziu-ao-afastamento-art-131-o-n-.
  3. Typical processing: ~90 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €870.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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