How long can I be in Portugal before I have to apply for a residency visa?

The short stay visa, which is the visa that is typically granted to tourists, allows you to stay in Portugal for a maximum consecutive period of 90 days.  Therefore, in case you wish to prolong your stay you will need to apply for a longer stay visa.
 
There are several types of visa granted by the Portuguese authorities, but if you intend to move your residency to Portugal, we recommend applying for the residency visa, which can later be converted into a permanent residency...

The short stay visa, which is the visa that is typically granted to tourists, allows you to stay in Portugal for a maximum consecutive period of 90 days.  Therefore, in case you wish to prolong your stay you will need to apply for a longer stay visa.
 
There are several types of visa granted by the Portuguese authorities, but if you intend to move your residency to Portugal, we recommend applying for the residency visa, which can later be converted into a permanent residency visa.

 

(Cafe a Brasileira in Lisbon, Portugal, pictured.)