A fonte oficial por detrás de 4 factos verificados no Registo de Dados da GrowIN.
| Facto | Valor | Verificado |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country family residence card — issuance | 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). | |
| Family members — permanent residence | Third-country family members acquire permanent residence after 5 consecutive years residing with the EU citizen; the right is lost only through absence exceeding 2 consecutive years. | |
| EU registration certificate — where & validity | EU citizens staying more than 3 months register at the câmara municipal of their area of residence within 30 days after the third month; the registration certificate (certificado de registo) is then issued and is valid for 5 years from issuance. | |
| EU citizens — permanent residence | EU citizens who have legally resided for 5 consecutive years acquire the right of permanent residence. |