Jorge
Lawyer · Porto, Portugal
- 113 cases handled
- 9+ years in practice
- English, Portuguese
- Law, Coimbra
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5.0(6 reviews)
Residency Rights after Divorce or Separation in Portugal
Many people from outside the EU live in the country on a family visa because they are married to a local citizen or to someone who lives there legally. Their right to stay depends on that relationship, so a divorce or…
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About residency rights after divorce or separation in Portugal
Many people from outside the EU live in the country on a family visa because they are married to a local citizen or to someone who lives there legally. Their right to stay depends on that relationship, so a divorce or separation can put it at risk.
When the right to stay can be kept
- The marriage or registered couple lasted at least three years, with at least one year in the country
- After the split, the non-EU partner has custody of the children or has visiting rights set by a court
- The split happened because of domestic violence
In these cases the person has to act quickly and tell the immigration office which situation applies to them. If none applies, they have to apply for residence again through another route.
Other situations
- Permanent residence: after the residence card has been renewed for the first five years, a change in the relationship no longer affects the right to stay.
- Retirement: some people can get permanent residence earlier, for example if they reach pension age, have worked in the country for at least twelve months and have lived there for more than three years.
- Serious illness or disability can also allow exceptions.
- Work in another EU country after three years of work and residence in the country may still keep the right, under certain conditions.
- Death of the partner: the partner and children keep their right to stay.
What the service includes
- Checking your situation and whether you can keep your right to stay
- Collecting the papers and proof you need
- Preparing and filing applications or appeals (requests to review a decision)
- Representing you in talks or court cases, such as divorce or custody
- Help renewing your residence card or applying for permanent residence
- Explaining your rights and options along the way
Where in Portugal
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What clients say about our service
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Her service was professional and prompt, her English perfect, and she was a real help in getting me through the process.
— Matthew18 Apr 2023 -
The lawyer and her team responded to our inquiry straight away and stayed just as responsive for the entire service. Her team clearly grasped our needs and objectives, and thanks to their network of established local contacts they achieved our goals on time, with professionalism and competence. She always offered to be available, herself or through her team, for any questions or concerns we had, and she has kept in touch to support us throughout the visa process, in English that was flawless. She clearly exceeded our expectations. We are completely satisfied, and we will no doubt have further legal matters in the future and have no hesitation in asking her to help us with all sorts of Portuguese legal questions. All in all, a fantastic job, and a huge thanks to the team and the service.
— Edwin04 Oct 2022 -
He is excellent at what he does, and I really appreciated the opportunity to use remote services. He answered all my questions and helped solve my problem, and his English was perfect.
— Patricija01 Apr 2022
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