European Union Citizen Certificate
With the EUCC, citizens from EU countries can live in Portugal without the need to apply for a visa.
Let us help you navigate the complexities of immigration with ease, turning your dream of Portuguese residency into a reality.
Europeans in Portugal
The European Union Citizen Certificate (EUCC) is your key to a fresh start in Portugal. This certificate simplifies the process of settling in Portugal for EU citizens, offering a straightforward path to residency.
Why moving to Portugal?
- Favorable Climate and Scenic Beauty: Portugal offers a mild, Mediterranean climate along with a diverse landscape, including stunning beaches, lush vineyards, and historic cities, providing a picturesque setting for daily life.
- Cost of Living: Compared to many other Western European countries, Portugal has a relatively lower cost of living, including affordable housing, food, and healthcare, making it an economically attractive destination for EU citizens.
- High Quality of Life: Portugal is known for its relaxed pace of life, friendly locals, and a strong sense of community, contributing to a high quality of life and well-being for its residents.
- Ease of Residency: As an EU citizen, moving to Portugal is streamlined with minimal bureaucracy. The European Union Citizen Certificate (EUCC) simplifies the residency process, allowing EU citizens to easily integrate and benefit from the rights and services available in Portugal.
Process Stages
Explore our streamlined process stages to understand how we efficiently guide you from start to success
Viv Europe assists clients in obtaining a Portuguese Tax Number, essential for financial and legal activities such as property purchases and opening bank accounts. This may require a Portuguese tax representative for non-residents.
Viv Europe guides clients through opening a bank account in Portugal, helping them choose a bank, understand requirements, and prepare necessary documents.
We will help you finding and securing a rental or acquisition of a property in Portugal. This is an important stage related to you visa application.
Viv Europe helps clients gather and review all documents needed for the Visa application, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Portuguese immigration requirements.
Viv Europe submits the Visa application and all supporting documents to the Portuguese authorities, providing support for any interviews or additional requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The European Union Citizen Certificate (EUCC) is a residency certificate issued to EU citizens who wish to live in Portugal for more than three months. It serves as official proof of residence and legal status in Portugal.
Any citizen from a European Union (EU) member state, as well as citizens from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, are eligible to apply for the EUCC when planning to reside in Portugal for an extended period.
You should apply for the EUCC at the local city hall (Câmara Municipal) or a branch of the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) in the area where you reside in Portugal.
Yes, you must be in Portugal to apply for the EUCC. The application is part of the process of registering your residency after arriving in the country.
Yes, you need to have proof of accommodation in Portugal, such as a rental agreement or property ownership documents, as part of the application process for the EUCC.
While it’s generally straightforward for EU citizens, your application can be denied if you fail to meet the necessary requirements, such as proving sufficient means of subsistence or failing to provide the necessary documentation.
The EUCC is initially valid for five years. After this period, you can apply for permanent residency, which is valid indefinitely, although the document itself may need to be renewed every ten years.
Yes, the EUCC is linked to your Portuguese address. If you change your address, you need to update your residency information with the local authorities.
