Minimum stay in portugal per year to qualify for Permanent residency?

Hi,

Disclaimer - I am shooting from the hip a little bit, as I am not 100% sure of my answers. I am not an immigration attorney, and my information is worth what you've paid for it!

I am also a US citizen living in Portugal, and by the nature of my work I spend about half of the year outside of Portugal. I do not expect it to be an issue at all once we've been here long enough to apply for permanent residency for several reasons. 1) This is legitimately where I hang my hat. 2) This is where my wife and daughters are, essentially full-time (also not Portuguese). 3) We recently purchased property here, and now, after finally finishing the remodel, it is our actual residence.

If your trips are temporary in nature, I don't think you will have any issues; especially if you continuously maintain a residence here while away. I believe that as long as you spend 183+ days per year in country, you will be in good shape.

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Cheers,
Shane