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.

This service usually fits step 4 of your journey

Use the journey to see what should happen before this, what comes next, and whether a one-off service is enough or a package makes more sense.

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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
Guides the final appointment and handles the conversation in Portuguese
Makes sure you know you must attend the appointment in person to receive the CRUE certificate

Price

€150

Guided appointment: online preparation + final in-person visit

No account yet? You’ll create it in this flow before paying for 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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