European Union Citizen Registration Certificate (EURC)

The European Union Citizen Registration Certificate (EURC) is a document required for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland who wish to reside in Portugal for a period of more than three months.

The citizen must present a list of documents, namely: document (passport or Citizen Card from an EU/EEA/Swiss country), proof of residence, proof of financial resources, etc.

The application must be made at the town hall where the citizen lives. In some cases, it is necessary to make an appointment.

Pay the fee for the CRUE application. The amount may vary, but it is generally an affordable fee.

In most cases, the EUCRC is issued on the same day.

Case study: An EU citizen enters Portugal and can stay for 90 days without the need for any kind of residence permit. If they wish to reside in Portugal, they will have 30 days to apply for a CRUE, counting from the end of the 90-day period.

Renewal: The CRUE is valid for 5 years and must be renewed at AIMA.

Adriano Martins Pinheiro is a lawyer in Portugal

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