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EU Citizens - Residency - Minimum Number of Days in Portugal Per Year

Member since 01 October 2017

JomearaXNew member02 April 2019 02:25:22

Hello,

I have Canadian and Irish citizenship. I am thinking about moving permanently to Portugal.

I know this is reasonably straightforward because I have an Irish passport (no visa required, etc). I have to officially declare my intention to seek residency soon after arriving.

Here is my question: Once I have made the declaration that I wish to seek residency, how many days per year do I have to reside in Portugal in order to ensure that my residency request remains valid? The final step for me would be to obtain Portuguese citizenship.

I am mostly asking because I would like to spend some time travelling to other European countries.

I have not been able to find out from any of the sources I have consulted what the rule might be.

Thanks.

John

slugsurmamates Serial expat

Member since 10 February 2019

slugsurmamatesSerial expat02 April 2019 12:30:57

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6 months plus one day.聽 I am in the same boat I believe. That way, you are unable to remain in any other tax jurisdiction more than 6 months, hence they cannot "claim" you as being resident for tax purposes.
Oh, that requirement is within any Portugese tax year which is same as calendar year.
I understand your request for ressidency in Portugal can also be backdated a few months.