Article 130, paragraph 2 – Renewing an EU long-term Residence Permit

Documents Required

Applications for the extension of stay are submitted in any SEF’s directorate or regional delegation, on a standard form, signed by the applicant or his/her legal representative, or on-line, holding the necessary documentation as follows:

• Two recent, identical photographs, in colour with blank background, and easily identifiable (only for appointments at Odivelas, Aveiro or Braga SEF bureau)
• Residence permit to be renewed
• Passport or any other valid travel document
• Permission for SEF to check portuguese criminal record, when the stay is intended to exceed 90 days (except for under 16 years old)

 Notes

• The EU long-term residence permit is valid for 5 years, and is automatically renewable
• The application for the permit renewal can be submitted by the interested person from 90 and 30 days previous to the expiry date of the permit
• In case the application for the permit renewal is submitted after the expiry date, the application should be followed of a proof of stay in the national territory or supporting evidence of the reasons for the absence
• Residents must communicate to SEF, within 60 days from the date in which occurs, any change on their civil status or residence
• The residence permit may not be renewed for public order or for public safety reasons
• The residence permit of any foreign national declared as contumacious is not renewed, as soon as the submission of a supporting evidence in which such declaration has expired is made
• The residence permit of foreign nationals serving a prison sentence can be renewed as long as their removal has not been ordered only

 Fees

Standard Forms

Legal Framework

ARTICLES 71 AND 72 OF THE ALIENS ACT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARTICLE 48 OF THE REGULATORY DECREE N.84/07 OF 05/11, AS AMENDED

 Scheduling appointment by telephone

Online Scheduling