Portugal - Permanent Residency - Permanent Residence Permit
the applicant holds a temporary residence permit for at least five years;
the applicant has not been convicted for a crime punished with imprisonment for more than 1 year during the last five years of residence in Portugal;
the applicant has secured lodging and sufficient means of subsistence in Portugal; AND
the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the Portuguese language.
The permanent residence permit is not required for:
diplomatic or consular agents endorsed in Portugal;
administrative staff or similar positions in diplomatic missions or consular posts in Portugal;
members of international organizations with head office in Portugal; OR
family members the above.