AIMA information
Permanent residence and proof of Portuguese
Permanent residence is a different procedure from citizenship. Only requirements and evidence routes published by AIMA are included here.
Oldest dependency check:
Core requirements
Confirmed by official source
Article 80 permanent residence requires, among other items, holding temporary residence authorisation for at least five years.
Last checked:Confirmed by official source
Article 80 permanent residence requires proof of basic Portuguese through one of the forms accepted by AIMA.
Last checked:CIPLE / CAPLE
Confirmed by official source
AIMA accepts a basic-Portuguese certificate obtained through a test at a recognised CAPLE centre.
Last checked:PLA alternative
Confirmed by official source
Portuguese as a Host Language certification at A2 or above is accepted as language evidence for permanent residence.
Last checked:Do not mix procedures
Confirmed by official source
Nationality and permanent residence are distinct procedures under different authorities and legal bases; evidence accepted for one should not automatically be assumed to satisfy every requirement of the other.
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