D2 - 88.1
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Residence Permit request under article 88 paragraph-1 (with residence D-2 Visa) of Portugal:
The immigration law, article 88 and paragraph 1 was introduced on 4 July 2007 and amended in 2012 and 2017. A residence permit for employment purposes shall only be granted to third-country nationals who have a legal employment contract and are registered in Portugal’s Social Security System. There are a few steps to obtaining temporary residence under the same law.
Step 1. Legal entry declares:
Foreign citizens entering the country from another Member State by way of a border not subject to control shall be required to report this fact to SEF (Portugal Immigration department). Entry’s declaration is mandatory for foreign citizens to third-country nationals*within three working days after entry in Portugal. According to articles 14 &16 of act 23/2007 of 4 July and subsequent amendments.
No further declaration requirements: Foreign citizen’s third-country nationals who entered Portugal by way of a border subject to control. Foreign citizens who are residents or visa holders authorized to stay in the country for more than six months. After entering the country, foreign citizens stay in hotels or in Another kind of accommodation units that submit accommodation forms to SEF; Foreign citizens who are covered by the EU legal framework or equivalent arrangements.
Step 2. NIF Number (tax Identity):
NIF number a unique ID in Portugal which is issued by Finance & taxation department for correspondent not only taxpayers also related to contracts, opening bank accounts, sale, and purchase, to obtain any registration & Crown Portugal office has been prepare information after analysis the present data in Portugal resident status among others.
To obtain a NIF number, you have to be in the Finance department via physical or power of attorney representative with a valid ID document (Citizen’s Card or Passport), declaration of the Fiscal Representative. NIF issued when you request it through a standard document stating the period during which you receive your final taxpayer’s Card.
NIF number consists of a personal tax number valid for permanent and unlimited communication and correspondence with Portugal’s tax authorities. To obtain residence title or avail credit from any private and public bank, the fiscal number so-called NIF is an obligatory document.
Step 3. Accommodation confirmation letter:
The Junta de freguesia is the executive body of each municipality in Portugal that delivers the function for address confirmation after the requested valid local proof of accommodation or reference on behalf of two citizens. The correspondent address is obligatory (documentary proof) to later receive public and private institutions in Portugal.
Junta de freguesia issue confirmation of the applicant’s address to the specific body as requested by the applicant, the document valid for a maximum of three months from the issue date.
Step 4. Social Security Number:
One of the mandatory steps to have a Social Security number for any expatriate/employee/who wants to work in Portugal. The social security number issued by Segurança social institute. To apply for and obtain the Portuguese NISS social security number, you must present a copy of the employment contract certified by the hiring company. If the intention is ready to hire a foreign citizen, the contracting firm can issue a promise contract. Freelancers and self-employers can request a social security number without job offers. The competent authority issue number within 90days after the requested application for worker admission with Portugal’s social department.
Step 5. Employment contract and taxes:
The employment contract in Portugal legislated under Portuguese labour law (articles 273– 275). The minimum working age is 16 years. From the age of 18 and a person can obtain an employment contract without completing school. There are several types of employment contracts. In 2018 the government increased the Portuguese monthly minimum wage from €557 to €580. by the end of the Crown Portugal office has been prepared information after analyzing the present data in Portugal parliament in 2019, the government has pledged to raise Portugal’s minimum wage beyond €600 for the first time also 635 Euro in 2020). The employer and employee’s tax obligation includes income tax and social security deductions from the salary or paid by the employer.
- Employer (Company) pays 23.75%
- Employee (worker) Pay 11.00%
- Both calculated 34.75% in gross salary.
Step 6. Visiting SEF for fingerprints:
Before visiting the SEF, book an appointment online telephonically along with a filled application form, the assessment undergone by SEF. The user is allowed to select a place, date, and time of his/her convenience. Documents: Passport and visa should be Residence – NIF Number – Social Security Number – Job Contract – JUNTA – criminal record – social security payment receipt – confirmation letter from employer self may call for an interview or ask for additional documents.
Step 7. Residence card will deliver:
Collection of printed temporary residence card delivers to your address reflected on your JUNTA certificate, which is issued by Junta de freguesia.