Chapter VI · Residence in national territory · Section II · Residence permit · Subsection VII · Residence permit: EU Blue Card

Article 121-J Long-term residence permit

Artigo 121.º-J · Autorização de residência de longa duração

Lei n.º 23/2007, de 4 de julho (Lei de Estrangeiros) · consolidated text, as amended by Law No. 62/2026, checked 26 October 2026

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1. Holders of an EU Blue Card who meet the conditions laid down in the preceding Article for obtaining long-term resident status are issued an EU long-term resident permit.

1 - Aos titulares de um 'cartão azul UE' que preencham as condições estabelecidas no artigo anterior para a obtenção do estatuto de residente de longa duração é emitido um título UE de residência de longa duração.

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2. The words ‘Former holder of an EU Blue Card’ must be entered under the heading ‘remarks’ of the residence card referred to in the previous paragraph.

2 - Na rubrica 'observações' do título de residência a que se refere o número anterior, deve ser inscrito 'Ex-titular de um cartão azul UE'.

What we checked in this article

Check that the card issued is the EU long-term resident permit and the exact wording of the ‘remarks’ entry.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 121-J may decide what you can apply for.

We map the visa and residence route that fits your activity, prepare the company side (contracts, payroll, registrations) and coordinate with immigration lawyers for the application itself. A written answer and a fixed quote within one working day.

Unofficial English translation prepared by BCA Portugal for reference. Only the Portuguese text published in the Diário da República has legal force. Editorial notes are ours and are not part of the statute.

Applying the law

Visas and residence in Portugal, planned together with the company

The permit depends on what you will do here: employment, your own company, remote work for a foreign employer or investment. Tell us the plan, and we will set out which route the Act gives you and what the company needs to have in place.

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