EU residence permit + PT Golden visa

[andyy (And)]

Is it possible to hold two residence permits within the EU simultaneously, such as a work residence permit in one EU country and a Portuguese Golden Visa? Are there any restrictions or limitations associated with this?

[eko42 (Eko A)]

I am considering the same thing, to be able to start living in PT without any problems to get in or out.
There should not be any limitations or restrictions, as long as two permits are from two different countries.

Which country do you have in mind?

[kai.kiyoto (Kaiyoto)]

Also in a similar situation.

I can’t find any law explicitly saying no to this. So I suppose if you meet the minimum residency requirements for both, you can have both residence permits?

[anonymous69]

There are several discussions on this already:

Can I keep Switzerland resident permit while applying GV?

I am US citizen and live in Switzerland right now with B permit (work permit). I am trying to apply Portuagual GV. According to the recent conversation with a law firm, they told me that EU does not allow holding two permits in different countries, even though Switzerland is not part of EU, but it has close relationship with EU, there might be (not every case) a chance that SEF will ask me to give up the Switerland resident permit? Has anyone experienced this situation? Thanks.

Can I get 2nd EU residence to work in EU country (other than Portugal) having a short residence in Portugal under PGV program?

Dear members, I need your experience. The question concerns citizens of non-EU countries participating in PGV program. During the paperwork phase with Mercan we are stunned by the information that, in fact, people participating in PGV program, who have short-term portuguese visa (before obtaining Portuguese citizenship), actually do not have the opportunity to work or study in other EU countries, since under EU law it is not allowed to have simultaneously 2 short-term residence in two countrie…

Multiple permanent residencies in the EU

I am a UK citizen, losing my freedom of movement (due to Brexit) on 31 Dec 2020. I have permanent residency in Greece. I am also registered as resident in Germany and considering Portugal. This is because, although I plan to be mostly in Greece, I may want to spend more than 90 days in Germany or Portugal (Schengen rules allow 90 days in any 180 days). However, my understanding is that although the EU permits multiple residencies, it permits only one EU permanent residency. I assume (but don’t …

Supposedly

under EU law it is not allowed to have simultaneously 2 short-term residence in two countries of EU

[mrcbmth (Martin Richards)]

Thank you for contacting the Europe Direct Contact Centre.

In order to stay in a second EU country for more than three months for purposes including work, study or training, you will need to apply for and receive a residence permit in this second country. There is no EU-wide residence or work permit.

To obtain a residence permit for a second EU country, you may have to show that you have one or more of the following:

• Stable and regular financial resources to maintain yourself and your family;
• Health insurance;
• Appropriate accommodation;
• If you wish to take up a job, evidence of employment;
• If you are self-employed, evidence that you have sufficient financial funds;
• If you wish to study or train, proof that you are registered to do so.

You may also be required to comply with integration measures such as language requirements.

The second EU country may have set a quota on the number of residence permits it issues. This could mean that your application may be refused if this quota has been met, even if you fulfil the appropriate conditions. The second EU country can also examine the labour market situation before allowing you to work, giving preference to persons already staying there legally.

We hope you find this information useful. Please contact us again if you have other questions about the European Union, its activities or institutions.

[mrcbmth (Martin Richards)]

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[mrcbmth (Martin Richards)]

You can without doubt hold two residence permits within the EU simultaneously.

I wrote to the EU contact centre precisely in that regard.

The question which no one seems able to answer is whether you can hold a residence permit in another EU country, AND, a Portuguese Golden Visa. Portugal will be the problem, not the other EU country.

I have questioned four lawyers, and the yes / no is two a piece!

I hope that it will not be much longer before I find out the answer from AIMA. Now, will that actually be correct?

[andyy (And)]

@mrcbmth

I have questioned four lawyers, and the yes / no is two a piece!

My lawyers said there are no limitations from Portugal, but there is an EU-wide limit on holding multiple RPs. However, I haven’t found any confirmations.

[mrcbmth (Martin Richards)]

I would say completely the reverse.

I have written confirmation from the EU confirming no issues whatsoever.

They are basically saying it is a country decision and if if you are granted multiple residency permits, the good luck to you.

It is also my understanding that you can have a Portuguese residency permit in that mix. No issues.

However, the Golden Visa is a different matter entirely. Some say that you cannot have a GV in Portugal if you have another residency.

I have to say that Spain prohibited another residency whilst they had GV too.

The difference is that in Spain the definitve information is easier to obtain.

[prashantdagar]

were you able to find some good latvian company? I’m also looking for some fast residency by investment

[rvnjoel (Joel)]

Just do it

[ohbee (Full Name)]

the EU can say whatever it wants…portugal will do whatever it wants