Portuguese permanent residence vs EU long-term resident status in Portugal: a side-by-side guide for five-year residents

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09 November 2025

"For non-EU nationals who have resided lawfully in Portugal for over five years, both the Portuguese permanent residence permit and the EU long-term resident status are sound, lawful settlement routes"

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