Family members staying more than 3 months apply for a residence card at AIMA within 30 days after the third month; a receipt is issued at submission; the card is issued within a maximum of 3 months and is valid for 5 years (or the EU citizen’s shorter planned residence period).●Verified ·
Issuing authority
Diário da República — Lei n.º 37/2006 (texto consolidado)
Legal instrument
Art. 15.º, Lei 37/2006
Last verified
Review cadence
quarterly
Change history
Initial captureFamily members staying more than 3 months apply for a residence card at AIMA within 30 days after the third month; a receipt is issued at submission; the card is issued within a maximum of 3 months and is valid for 5 years (or the EU citizen’s shorter planned residence period).
No further changes recorded yet — unchanged since it was first captured.
