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sexta-feira, 13 de maio de 2011

Hello,

In the UK I had a solicitor to whom I could turn to if I had a problem. I now live in Portugal and have some issues to solve. In England, there is a distinction between solicitors, barristers, counsel, lawyers (as a general term) because they have different competences. Is that also the case in Portugal? For example, to whom should I address to guide me through the application process for a residence permit?

Thank you,

Peter W.
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  1. Iure-optimo30 de novembro de 2011 às 03:51

    Yes, in Portugal we also have this range of “titles” that you mention - solicitors, barristers, notaries and other legal advisers can all be asked for advice on specific legal issues, including your specific area of concern.
    In your case i.e. a question relating to residence permit applications, I would suggest contacting the SEF (Serviços de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras – www.sef.pt), the Portuguese Immigration Service responsible for issuing documentation required by those seeking residence in this country.

    There are various types of residence permits in existence, depending on your specific case. Even so, to some extent they all have certain common characteristics – for example, you will need to have a letter from an employer indicating their interest in you, and an offer of employment will need to have been made. In order to do this, you will need to apply for a residence visa in your home country, to cover the purpose of your stay in Portugal. Alternatively, if you are already resident in Portugal and already have a contract of employment, you will need to be registered with the Portuguese social security system and have entered Portugal and be a legal resident here. At that point, you are eligible for a temporary residence permit for six consecutive months or for eight non-consecutive months over the total period of the permit’s validity.
    After having been granted leave to remain in Portugal for at least five years, you are automatically granted a permanent residence permit, with the period in which you resided legally with this right being counted towards the granting of a residence permit.
    These are some of the issues which might apply to your case. However, as mentioned above, I would recommend in the first instance contacting the SEF or if necessary seeking legal advice so that you can be advised on how to resolve this matter.

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