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CRUE EU residency certificate Portugal

If you're an EU citizen staying in Portugal for more than 3 months, you need a CRUE. It's your official proof of legal residence.

Even if your situation does not fit this service exactly, I can often still help

This page covers the most common case. If your situation is slightly different, involves extra paperwork, correspondence, or does not fit neatly into one service, get in touch and we can look at it together.

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What is it?

The CRUE (Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da União Europeia) is the official document that proves you are legally residing in Portugal as an EU citizen. After 3 months in the country, it's mandatory. You apply at your local Câmara Municipal (town hall), but you need an appointment, the right documents, and enough Portuguese to communicate with the clerk.

What Liesbeth does for you

  • Prepares all required documents and checks everything is in order
  • Books the appointment at your local Câmara Municipal
  • Prepares appointment instructions so you know what to bring and what to expect
  • Helps you capture the certificate and any follow-up after the appointment

Price

€175

Remote preparation + your final appointment

No account yet? You can pay first, then create your account to claim step 4.

Prices are per person unless stated otherwise. Government fees (typically €16–€30) are not included and paid directly to the relevant authority. Need multiple services? Contact me for a combined offer.

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