Resident Card Renewal in Portugal: Steps and Requirements

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Description

What is it?

A Resident Card renewal process is a necessary procedure for foreign nationals residing in Portugal to update their legal stay permission.

Who needs it?

Foreign Nationals living in Portugal whose resident card validity is coming to an end.

Procedure

  1. Determine if your resident card is about to expire, typically this should be done a few months prior to expiry.
  2. Check your current status and ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date. For any discrepancies, contact Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF) SEF website directly.
  3. Prepare all necessary documents for the renewal process.
  4. Make an appointment with SEF and submit the required documents.
  5. Pay the renewal fee during your appointment.

Required Documents

  • Valid Document of Identification (Passport)
  • Two recent, identical photographs
  • Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Document proving the legal situation (if applicable)

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Additional details

  • For any discrepancies in your resident status or queries regarding the renewal process, you can contact SEF directly.
  • Ensure all documents are up-to-date, and if not, contact the appropriate authority to get them updated before proceeding for renewal.
  • Keep track of your appointment date and ensure to carry all your documents on that day.
  • Cost and timelines for renewal can vary depending on your specific situation and any additional documents or processes required.

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