263 euro fee does not apply to Brazilians for permanent residency grants
The permanent residency permit fee for Brazilian citizens, and those from other CPLP member states, is 59.40 euros. This is significantly lower than the general fee of 263.40 euros, which applies to other nationalities for this status.
Why it matters
If you are a Brazilian national applying for permanent residency in Portugal, you are eligible for a reduced fee of 59.40 euros, rather than the 263.40 euros listed on the standard AIMA fee table.
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A new option for scheduling an appointment to apply for a permanent residence permit (under article 80 of Law 23/2007) is now available through the AIMA contact form at contactenos.aima.gov.pt. This channel is for new permanent residency applications only; renewals and EU permanent residency certificates must still be submitted via the Renewals Portal.
AIMA has added a specific form to its contact portal for immigrants applying for their first permanent residence permit. This new digital option is intended to streamline scheduling and processing for applicants who already hold a temporary residence permit for at least five years and meet the legal requirements under Law 23/2007. Renewals of existing permanent permits continue to be processed through the separate renewals portal.
AIMA has added a specific option to its contact form (contactenos.aima.gov.pt) for scheduling appointments for permanent residence permits under Article 80. To qualify, applicants must have held a temporary residence permit for at least five years, have no criminal convictions exceeding one year in prison within the last five years, possess means of subsistence, housing, basic Portuguese language skills, and have clean fiscal and social security records. Applicants must attach their current valid permit and proof of five years of legal residency, such as previous permits, tax records, or social security history, and the agency warns not to submit duplicate requests.