26/11/2018
Let's talk about SEF!...
There is a constant confusion between immigrants when we are talking about SEF. In reality, it is very simple! Every Non-EU citizen has to deal with the SEF eventually, especially if you want to regulate your staying in Portugal 😉
In case, if you are EU citizen, you have to go to the City Hall (Camara Municipal), in order to obtain your residence in Portugal.
If you are an EU/EFTA citizen in Portugal for more than 90 days (three months), you will need to get a registration certificate from your local city council to formalise your residence in Portugal. Depends on your situation (employee, self-employed/pensioner/student) you will be required to provide different documents. The сosts of the document is 15 euros.
After 5 years of living in Portugal, you are officially eligible to apply for permanent citizenship.