Getting a Certified Translation in Portugal
Why Portugal has no sworn translators, the six ways to authenticate a translation, and the EU rule that spares some documents altogether.
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President Seguro Promulgates the Habitação Fiscal Package on Tuesday 12 May — 10% IRS Cap on Rents Up to €2,300, 6% IVA on Moderate-Price Construction and a First-Buyer IMT Exemption Hold Through 31 December 2029
President António José Seguro promulgated the Government's housing fiscal package on Tuesday 12 May 2026, completing the legislative cycle that began with Law 9-A/2026 — the parliamentary authorisation passed on 6 March — and the Council of...
Fundo Ambiental Opens €20 Million Electric-Vehicle Incentivo Window Between May and June 2026 — €4,000 per New Car, €38,500 Price Ceiling and the 10-Year Combustion Scrap Rule Anchor the Aviso
The Portuguese government is preparing to relaunch its zero-emissions vehicle subsidy for 2026, with the Fundo Ambiental confirming that an aviso will open between May and June carrying a €20 million envelope earmarked for buyers of fully electric...
Getting an Apostille or Consular Legalisation in Portugal
Where the Hague apostille service is run, the €10.20 fee, and the consular route for countries outside the convention.
Registering as an EU Citizen Resident in Portugal (CRUE)
The three month threshold, the town hall procedure, the documents the council asks for, the 15 euro fee, and the step to permanent residence after five years.
Public Holidays in Portugal
The 13 national days, the movable Easter dates, municipal holidays, the optional Carnival day, and the government's extra days off.
Getting a Proof of Residence (Atestado de Residência) in Portugal
The certificate your parish council issues, the two witness rule, the online route, and what the tax office, bank, school, and immigration actually want.