Month 3
Time
20 min at the câmara
Cost
€15
Difficulty
Easy
What to bring
Passport or national ID
NIF
Proof of address
Proof of work or means
Not needed: A visa (EU/EEA citizens don’t need one)
Your options
Câmara Municipal (town hall)
Where EU citizens register
€15
Go to the câmara for your area of residence after you’ve been here 3 months. They issue the CRUE on the spot. It’s a simple paper certificate.
Prices checked June 2026
Do it
- 1
Wait until you’ve been here ~3 months
The CRUE confirms residence beyond 90 days. There’s no point before that.
- 2
Go to your local câmara municipal
Bring ID, NIF, proof of address, and proof you work or have means. No appointment needed at most.
- 3
Pay €15 and collect the certificate
You walk out with the paper. Keep it safe — it’s proof of your right to reside.
Words you'll hear
CRUE
Certificado de Registo de Cidadão da UE. The EU citizen's residence certificate, from the câmara after 90 days.
Freguesiafreh-geh-ZEE-ah
The civil parish you live in. Determines your health centre and local services.
Common questions
When do I actually need the CRUE?
Legally after 90 days in the country. Practically, it becomes your proof of legal residence for the bank, NISS, and the health centre — so don't sit on it.
Where do I get it?
Your câmara municipal (city hall) — around €15, often issued on the spot.
What do I need to show?
ID, plus a declaration or proof that you work, study, or can support yourself. Requirements vary slightly between câmaras — check yours first.
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