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Portugal Special residence — accompanying informal carer — Article 122(8)

8 facts quoted from the official source

A third-country national accompanying a qualifying applicant as that person's informal carer may obtain residence.

Route type
Family
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +5
from the official record
Requirements
5
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.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is for nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who meet its specific conditions.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must accompany the principal applicant in the capacity of informal carer.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe required link is the formally demonstrated informal-care relationship to the principal applicant.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementA declaration of the residential address and evidence of the legal basis for using the accommodation are required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or other valid travel document is required.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousechildrensiblingsparentsparents-in-lawde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA temporary residence permit is normally valid for two years from issue.
  • Renewal or extensionA temporary residence permit is normally renewable for successive periods of three years while its conditions remain met.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the 8 to Portugal?
The official source states: A third-country national accompanying a qualifying applicant as that person's informal carer may obtain residence.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, children, siblings, parents, parents-in-law, de facto partner.
03Do 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 8 points against the official source; 8 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.

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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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