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Regime e Requisitos Gerais da Autorização de Residência (Art. 77.º) — 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 ou outro documento de viagem válido;
  • Visto de residência válido;
  • Comprovativo de meios de subsistência;
  • Declaração, sob compromisso de honra, da morada de residência, referindo em que termos se encontra a residir na habitação indicada (ex
  • Documento comprovativo de vínculos de parentesco, quando se justifique;
  • Comprovativo de inscrição na administração fiscal, se aplicável;
  • Comprovativo de inscrição na segurança social, se aplicável.
  • Seguro de saúde ou comprovativo de que se encontra abrangido pelo Serviço Nacional de Saúde.

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/autorizacao-de-residencia-regime-e-requisitos-gerais-art-o-77-o-n-o-1.
  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.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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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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