The identification AIMA accepts from EU nationals and their family members — a national ID card or passport for EU citizens, dated and sourced.
| Item | Rule | Legal reference |
|---|---|---|
| EU national — identification | May identify with a valid national ID card OR a valid passport — a passport is NOT exclusively required. | Lei 37/2006 |
| Third-country family member of an EU citizen — identification | A valid passport is mandatory. | Lei 37/2006 |
Last verified: · Source: AIMA — EU nationals & family: identification documents
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| AIMA Contact Centre — phone | (+351) 217 115 000 |
| AIMA Contact Centre — hours | Monday–Friday, 08:00–20:00 |
| AIMA — email | geral@aima.gov.pt |
Last verified: · Source: AIMA — Contact Centre
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