UntildPortugal temporary residence permit — absence
Portugal’s temporary residence-permit absence rule differs from its permanent residence rules.
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Portugal: travel & residency rules
Find the Portugal day-count rules relevant to your stay, with calculators, counting assumptions and official sources.
At a glance
| Rule | Key numbers | Official reference |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal temporary residence permit — absence | 6 calendar months • each recorded absence | Diário da República — Law 23/2007, Article 85 ↗ |
| Portugal tax — physical presence | More than 183 days in any relevant 12 months | Portuguese Tax Authority ↗ |
How each rule works
Portugal tax — physical presence
Portugal uses more than 183 days in a 12-month period beginning or ending in the tax year. A home showing an intention to maintain habitual residence can establish residence sooner. Physical location dates may differ from statutory overnight-based days.
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