Citizens of the European Union and their family members who have been living legally in Portugal for more than five years are now eligible to submit an online application for the Permanent Residence Card (Cartão de Residência Permanente).
This option became available recently — the appointment form was published on the website of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) at the end of April 2025.
How to apply?
To submit the application, you must fill out the online form available on the official AIMA website via the following link:
👉 contactenos.aima.gov.pt/contact-form
After submitting the form, you will receive information about your appointment via email.
What information needs to be provided in the form?
To complete the form correctly, you must:
- Provide your passport number;
- Provide your current residence card or permit number;
- Upload a copy of your passport or ID card;
- Upload a copy of the EU Citizen Registration Certificate, or, if applicable, a copy of the existing Permanent Residence Card.
Where to find official information?
The official announcement regarding the launch of the appointment form is available on the AIMA website:
🔗 Official AIMA announcement