EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (CRUE registration certificate) (Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia (CRUE))

EU/EEA/Swiss free movement (CRUE registration certificate) is a residence route in Portugal (Libera circulație UE / AELS). Register at câmara municipal after 3 months; sufficient means + health cover; permanent right after 5 yrs. Naturalisation 7 yrs for EU/CPLP, 10 yrs for others (Swiss count as non-EU: verify) + A2 Portuguese. Gov fees ~€50 (family of 3).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Portugal

Home in Portugal held with intent to keep as habitual residence (any day), or 183 days in 12 months

Resident from first day of presence; IFICI (20% on PT income, most foreign income exempt) for qualifying activities; NHR closed

Residence certificate: AT certificado de residência fiscal

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

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Requirements at a glance

There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.

How holders are taxed

Worldwide 13–48%; foreign dividends 28%; no wealth tax

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Categorie	Libera circulație UE / AELS
Investiție	—
Taxe (familie)	CHF 50
Venit / an	—
Active	—
Ședere min.	0
RP	5
Cetățenie	7
Muncă	yes
Eligibil	EU/EEA/CH only
Impozit	Worldwide 13–48%; foreign dividends 28%; no wealth tax
La data de	2026-10

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