Renting a House in Portugal as a Foreigner
A practical guide to renting in Portugal as a foreigner: documents, NIF, rental contracts, deposits, receipts, scams, and proof of address.
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D2 Visa Portugal 2026: Requirements, Costs and How to Apply
D2 Visa Portugal 2026 guide: requirements, business plan, savings and costs, how the D2 converts into your Article 89 AIMA residence permit, the Startup Visa route, and renewal risks.
How to Exchange a Foreign Driving Licence in Portugal (IMT)
The exact IMT process to exchange a foreign driving licence in Portugal: the correct portal, fees, country-by-country deadlines, and documents, verified July 2026.
Article 109 CPTA Portugal: Legal Options for AIMA Delays (2026)
What Article 109 CPTA does in AIMA delay cases, what changed with Article 87-B in October 2025, and when the ordinary administrative action now matters more than the urgent route.
How Long Can You Be Outside Portugal on a Residence Permit?
How many days you can spend outside Portugal without losing your residence permit under Article 85 of Lei 23/2007, plus the separate rules for permanent residence, the Golden Visa, EU Blue Card, CPLP, and the ERLD.
How to Track Cartao de Residencia Status on AIMA in 2026
How to use AIMA's July 2026 process tracker through the Contact Form, verify your email, check residence permit status stages, and follow CTT card delivery.
Article 98 Family Reunification Portugal: AIMA Rules for 2026
A practical Article 98 family reunification guide for Portugal in 2026: the two-year and 15-month rules, the 2026 AIMA fee, new integration requirements, the CPLP portal update, and why this is not the Article 15 route for Portuguese-citizen sponsors.
Portugal Citizenship in 2026: 5, 7 or 10 Years?
Portugal's citizenship residence requirement changed after Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026 was published. Learn who needs 7 or 10 years, what happens to pending applications, and why 5 years still matters for some cases.
IMI and AIMI in Portugal 2026 Rates, Exemptions and Deadlines
Calculate IMI and AIMI in Portugal for 2026. Check property tax rates, VPT thresholds, exemptions, payment dates and worked examples.
Article 121-A Portugal: The EU Blue Card (Cartão Azul UE) Explained
A full breakdown of Article 121-A of Lei 23/2007 and its sub-articles (121-B through 121-Q): who qualifies for Portugal's EU Blue Card, the salary threshold, the application process, renewal, and the long-term residence and EU mobility rules.
Article 88 Portugal AIMA: The Employed Worker Residence Permit Explained
Article 88 Portugal work permit guide: AIMA requirements, visa route, Social Security, and the 2026 rule for changing employer without a new card.
AIMA Article 99 Portugal Residence Permit for Spouse and Children
A practical Article 99 guide for spouses and minor children in Portugal family reunification: who qualifies, custody documents, spouse work rights, school, SNS, renewal, and relationship-change risks.