Residence and citizenship in Portugal Anyone traveling to Portugal from outside the EU/EFTA and staying for longer than three months will need to apply for a residence permit from the SEF. EU/EFTA citizens staying for longer than three months don’t need a residence permit but do need to register with the SEF.
How long does it take to get permanent residency in Portugal?
five years
In Portugal you can apply for permanent residency after five years of holding a temporary resident card, which can be the work permit (usually granted for one year the first time and then for two years after each renewal).
Can I live in Portugal and work for a UK company?
If you continue to declare as a UK resident but, in fact, are living and working in Portugal, you will fail to meet the criteria of the UK Statutory Residency test requirements. To be employed by your UK company in Portugal, the company would need to set up a subsidiary or branch office in Portugal.
How to get Portuguese residency for non-EU citizens?
It is possible to get Portuguese residency through employment. That means coming to work in Portugal as an expat. Citizens of some non-EU countries with bilateral agreements with Portugal are allowed to apply for this work residence visa in Portugal within 90 days of arrival into the country. These countries include:
What are the tax benefits of non habitual residence in Portugal?
The Non-Habitual Residence status in Portugal also offers tax benefits to people who are planning to live and work in Portugal. If you are considered as working in a “high added value” profession, you may be able to take advantage of a tax rate of 20% of any income generated from Portugal.
How can I Live and work in Portugal without a visa?
If you are eligible to live and work in Portugal without a visa, all you have to do is register with Portuguese tax authorities and your local city hall ( camara municipal ). They’ll issue you a residence certificate valid for five years. Portugal has one of the most successful residency-by-investment schemes in Europe.
Do you pay personal income tax in Portugal?
Personal income tax (IRS) applies to the income of citizens resident in Portuguese territory and non-residents who earn income in Portugal.
