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Originally Posted by eppoclappo
I don't know where you are originally from, but for me as an EU citizen the process was pretty simple. I just had to visit the local town hall, show my passport and proof of my new Portuguese home address. Then I had to fill in a form in which you also have to state that you are self sufficient and that you have arranged your own health insurance (a travel health insurance will NOT be enough in that case). So basically, you promise that you won't become a financial burden to Portugal while you stay there and profit from their tax free opportunity.
I didn't have to show any proof of income, but as a rule of thumb they probably consider you to be self sufficient when you earn about 8400 euros per year (which is the minimum wage of about 600 euros times 14 payment periods).
In case of doubt about your personal immigration situation, just contact the Portuguese immigration office. This is their website: https://www.sef.pt/en/Pages/homepage.aspx Don't send them emails nor use their web form. Out of experience I know that they never respond to that. If you have questions, the only way to get answers from them is to actually call them or even better visit a local SEF office while you are in Portugal. |
I am a EU long term resident ( Slovenia would be easier for me ), but still have an Ukrainian passport. I have contacted them and they responded in GFY style. I don't think the proof of income would be a lump sum, rather some confirmed bank statement or a contract. Sounds like its easier to go there and ask
UPDATE!
Fuck, just translated:
2. The criterion for the determination of means of subsistence shall be made by reference to the minimum monthly salary guaranteed in accordance with article 266 (1) of the Labor Code, hereinafter referred to as RMMG, taking into account their nature and regularity, net of contributions to
social security with the following per capita valuation in each household:
a) First adult 100%;
b) Second or more adults 50%;
c) Children and young people under the age of 18 and
older children in charge 30%.
http://www.imigrante.pt/PagesEN/Legi...t1563_2007.pdf
Apparently, it's the same rule as in Slovenia, but in Portugal the minimum salary is LOWER.
Sounds like Portugal wins.
But the question remains HOW DO I PROVE my FREELANCE income to be considered