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FrauSchlau

Good day,



First off - apologies if I missed the answer to my question in other posts.


The question I have: I am planning to recloate to Porto for my retirement. I will initially stay at a short-term rental (likely an AirBNB) while I look for a home to rent long term or buy.


What criteria do I have to meet before I apply for tax ID and healthcare? Specifically:

  • how long after my arrival do I have to wait before applying?
  • what documents do I need to bring to prove my residence/address - would an AirBNB booking be enough? And, if it is, how long would it have to be for?
  • how often - if at all - do I need to resubmit any documents to prove that I still reside in Portugal? Annually? Every X number of years? Never?
  • can I update my address online when I move? I do not know what I will find in terms of accommodations - I may choose to move at some point in the future, to explore/experience other locales in Portugal.


Please kindly point me in the right direction - be it other forum posts or government online resources.



Thank you for your help!

JohnnyPT

You're an EU citizen, right? What I suggest is staying at AirBnB while you look for your residence.

3 months is enough, isn't it? Then you can register your residence with your local council / city council as soon as you've found your home.


What criteria do I have to meet before I apply for tax ID and healthcare?


Tax ID (NIF)

https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/migrantes-v … e%20permit


NHS

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=902977


Certificate of Registration - EU citizens

https://www.acm.gov.pt/-/sou-cidadao-eu … -portugal-

FrauSchlau

@JohnnyPT

You are an absolute gem - thank you so much!

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