My father submitted his application on 23/05/2025 at Arquivo Central do Porto. From the data i collected from forum.cidadaniaportuguesa.com, and taking the average time it takes to progress between stages 1 to 2 is around 9 to 12 months specifically at porto. My question is, how long do you guys think it would take for this application to progress from stage 1 to 2 if you guys have a similar case.

Obrigado

Does anyone know where to buy specific species of potatoes in Portugal eg Maris Piper, King Edward, etc. All I see on the shelves is generic White and Red with no indication on what species they are.

My Portuguese still sucks

Hi everyone,
I recently moved to Lisbon and am waiting for my residence permit appointment with AIMA. In the meantime, I need to open a bank account in Portugal.
I’ve tried applying online with several banks, but they seem to require a Portuguese Citizen Card or residence card, which I don’t have yet.

Has anyone in a similar situation managed to open a bank account using their passport and other supporting documents while waiting for their residence permit?
I’d appreciate recommendations for banks in Lisbon that accept applications from foreigners in this situation, preferably with an option to apply in person at a branch.

Thank you!

Hi

My 4 year old is awaiting aima card and has no sns.

Is there a way to get cheaper or free dental appointment and filing in PT?

Applied for sns 2 months ago but got no response. Pvt clinics are too expensive.

Thanks

I'm from Colombia, and I've been living in Lisbon for 2 years. I have friends from all over, but it's been hard for me to make (and generally find) friends of Latin America.

Honestly, I really miss hanging out with people who understand my culture, so are there any events or communities of Colombians/Latin Americans in Lisbon?

AIMA Santarém – Artigo 15.º | 4 meses de espera

Olá a todos!

Gostaria de saber se há mais alguém na mesma situação que eu.

Entreguei o meu pedido de cartão de residência ao abrigo do artigo 15.º da Lei n.º 37/2006, na AIMA de Santarém, no dia 11 de junho de 2026.

Hoje, dia 11 de outubro, passaram exatamente 4 meses desde a entrega do meu pedido, mas o estado do processo continua a aparecer como «Em análise», sem qualquer alteração desde então.

Gostaria de saber se há outras pessoas que apresentaram o pedido em Santarém, especialmente em junho de 2026, e que continuam na mesma situação.

A quem se encontra na mesma situação, gostaria de perguntar:

Há quanto tempo entregaram o vosso pedido?

O estado do vosso processo continua a aparecer como «Em análise»?

Quanto tempo demorou até o estado do processo mudar ou até receberem uma decisão?

Há alguma atualização recente de pessoas que tenham apresentado o pedido em Santarém durante o mês de junho?

Ficaria muito agradecido se alguém pudesse partilhar a sua experiência. Gostaria de perceber se este tempo de espera é habitual e quanto tempo poderá ainda demorar até haver alguma atualização.

Obrigado a todos pela ajuda e pela partilha das vossas experiências!

Hi,

I m an EU citizen moved over to Madeira last year and I have officially get the CRUR from Funchal Municipal. However I have not been able to get a NISS nr. I have already been to Serguranca Bureau and Loja Cidadao in Funchal separately, and was told that I couldn't apply a NISS nr if I do not have a proper work contract. But recently I have heard that PT government seems a bit to be more relaxed for foreinger to apply a NISS without contract in order to stimulate the immigrants to integrate into the society and make contribution to the social system. Just wondering if anyone here in Madeira has the same problem / or has experiences similar situation? Any advice would be much appreciated!

G.