Official documents that usually require a certified translation in order to be legally valid in Portugal

Documents

WORK

Working in Portugal

The country has a chronic shortage of workers in the construction, hospitality, health, technology and industry sectors.

  • Criminal record certificates

  • Work visas

  • Employment/provision of services agreements

  • Driving licenses

  • Health insurance policies

  • Pay slips

  • Social Security and tax certificates

RESIDENCE

Living in Portugal

The country's weather, excellent national health system and safety are its main attractions.

  • Residence visas

  • Certificates of residence

  • Lease/rental agreements

  • Electricity, water, gas or telecommunications/utility bills

  • Mortgage credit agreements

  • Bank statements

  • Income/tax returns

STUDY

Studying in Portugal

The hospitality of the Portuguese people, a quality education system and academic festivals such as the ‘Queima das Fitas’ attract foreign students.

  • Student visas

  • Academic degrees

  • Academic certificates

  • ID documents

  • Passports

PRIVATE MATTERS

Citizenship, marriage, inheritance

Access to dual nationality brings great advantages for third-country nationals with established families.

  • Birth certificates

  • Marriage certificates

  • Death certificates

  • Wills

  • Divorce judgments

  • Power of attorneys

  • Medical reports and prescriptions

  • Life and health insurance policies

  • Travel authorization statements

COMPANIES IN PORTUGAL

International companies

The advantages of setting up a company in Portugal include attractive tax benefits, investment incentives and a skilled, multilingual workforce.

  • Company incorporation documents

  • Articles of association

  • Companies Register Certificates

  • Public deeds

  • Notary certificates

  • Social security and tax certificates

  • Correspondence, mail

  • Minutes of meetings

  • Balance sheets and financial statements

Working hours
Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Phone
(+351) 91 628 78 06