If you are a Portuguese citizen, you need to understand how to obtain a Citizen Card. After all, this is a mandatory document for all natives of the country. For Brazilians who have residence, optional.

In fact, if you are from Portugal, you can request the document online. Below we direct you to the official request page, if you want to continue the process.

But, if you still have questions about how to obtain a Citizen Card, don’t worry! Below we have prepared a complete step-by-step guide on how to make the request online or in person.

In addition, you can also check the documents you will need to gather to obtain the Card, the amounts you will have to pay for this and other information. Follow along!

It is possible to obtain the Citizen Card online, through the website indicated above, or in person. If you prefer to be present, you can request it in several places. Are they:

Furthermore, as we said, it is possible to obtain the document online, which is more convenient. However, this is not allowed for Brazilians, who must request the documents in person.

So, to obtain the Citizen Card, gather the following documents:

Furthermore, the document is not free! Check the rates:

This document is not lifetime. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain the Citizen Card again after its expiration date. However, the deadline varies according to the age of the citizen when requesting it.

So, see what the applicable deadlines are for Brazilians residing in Portugal:

On the other hand, anyone who has Portuguese citizenship must also redo the document from time to time. Furthermore, the deadlines are the same, but do not depend on a residence permit.

Therefore, Portuguese people up to 25 years of age have a Citizen Card valid for 5 years. However, if you are older you can use it for 10 years until you renew it.

Finally, if you want to know a little more about other benefits, see below for more information about Auxílio Filho, which prevents lost wages if you need to take time off from work!