Chapter X · Administrative offences

Article 201 Failure to renew a residence permit on time

Artigo 201.º · Não renovação atempada de autorização de residência

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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An application for renewal of a temporary residence permit submitted after the time limit laid down in Article 78(1) constitutes an administrative offence punishable by a fine of EUR 75 to EUR 300.

O pedido de renovação de autorização de residência temporária apresentado após o prazo previsto no n.º 1 do artigo 78.º constitui contra-ordenação punível com uma coima de (euro) 75 a (euro) 300.

What we checked in this article

Verify that the offence covers late renewal applications for temporary residence permits, the cross-reference to Article 78(1) and the fine range of EUR 75 to EUR 300.

Moving to Portugal, or bringing a team or family? Article 201 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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