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🗓️ Portugal has extended the validity of residence permits until October 15, 2025.
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🛂 This applies to permits that expired between February 22, 2020, and June 30, 2025.
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✅ The extension is automatic — you don’t need to apply for it.
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📜 The decision came through Decree-Law No. 85-B/2025, published on June 30, 2025.
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🕒 After October 15, 2025, individuals must renew their documents as normal.
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📆 If you apply for renewal after the deadline, your proof of payment will be valid for 180 days.
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🔒 This is the final extension — no more automatic renewals are expected.
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🇵🇹 The extension is only valid within Portugal, not for travel to other Schengen countries.
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💻 New online portals will be introduced for document renewals and appointment scheduling.
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🏁 Portugal aims to resolve the backlog and transition to a new digital system by the end of 2025.
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