TRC (Temporary Residence Card) Portugal in Portugal

Who it is for This service is for people moving to Portugal who want a temporary residence card, which lets them live there legally for a set time. It suits people coming to work, do research, teach at a university…

Lawyers: 5 lawyers in Portugal
Cities: 4 cities; Talk to a lawyer

About trc (temporary residence card) portugal in Portugal

Who it is for

This service is for people moving to Portugal who want a temporary residence card, which lets them live there legally for a set time. It suits people coming to work, do research, teach at a university, get medical treatment or start a business.

Main conditions

A valid visa for the reason you are coming.
Being in Portugal when you apply.
Enough money to live on and a place to stay.
Registration with the state social security system, where needed.
No serious criminal record in Portugal and no ban on entering Portugal or the wider Schengen area.

There are extra conditions for people who will work for an employer and for those who will work for themselves.

How it works

The application goes to the immigration office for the area where you live. All papers are prepared to meet the rules, and you may need health and security checks.

What the card gives you

It is valid for one year at first and can then be renewed for two years at a time.
You can work while it is valid.
Family members may be able to join you.

Where in Portugal

The cities where lawyers for trc (temporary residence card) portugal have their offices.

Talk to a lawyer about TRC (Temporary Residence Card) Portugal

5 registered lawyers provide this service in Portugal. Describe your situation in a short chat — what happened, where, and how to reach you. Your enquiry is reviewed and passed to a lawyer who handles exactly this kind of case, with no obligation.

We are not just a place to list a profile: we work with every lawyer individually. Each one is registered with a bar association, and their experience, languages and client reviews are shown openly on their card.

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What clients say about our service

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.

— Edwin

04 Oct 2022

D7 Visa, Portugal
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.

— Patricija

01 Apr 2022

NIF Application, Portugal
I have worked with this lawyer and have nothing but the very best to say about him. Very professional and friendly service and unseen dedication. A recommendation from the bottom of my heart!

— Lidija

18 Jan 2022

D2 Visa, Portugal