Manutenção das Condições: TRC Renewal documents in Portugal 2025

INLIS Consulting
Aug 12
3 min read

Manutenção das condições que deram origem à concessão do direito de residência” meaning you must maintain the conditions under which your residence permit was originally granted.

What Does “Manutenção das Condições” Mean?

Portuguese immigration and labor authorities require that you continue to meet the same conditions that allowed you to receive your initial work-based residence permit. Typically, this means:

You remain employed by the same employer (or under a similar employment contract)
You earn a salary at or above the minimum subsistence level in Portugal
You continue to pay social security and tax contributions as an employed worker

If you fail to maintain these conditions, your renewal application may be denied, and your legal residency status affected.

Key Document Requirements for TRC Renewal in 2025

When applying to renew your TRC, expect to submit the following documentation as proof that you are meeting the “manutenção das condições” requirement:

1. Employment Contract and Payslips

You will need to provide:

A copy of your current employment contract or a formal letter from your employer confirming your ongoing employment status
Your last three months’ payslips or bank statements showing salary payments

These documents demonstrate that your employment is active and that you are earning at least the minimum wage in Portugal (currently €870/month in 2025).

2. Social Security Contributions

AIMA and SEF require proof that you are properly registered and contributing to the Portuguese social security system:

Your Segurança Social number
Evidence of contributions, usually in the form of payslips showing social security deductions or an official social security statement

This confirms your compliance with Portuguese labor laws and social security obligations.

3. Tax Status and IRS Filing

You must also show that you are fiscally compliant in Portugal:

Proof of registration with the tax office (NIF)
Evidence that your IRS (individual income tax) returns have been filed and taxes paid for the relevant periods
If applicable, documentation from your employer about withholding tax deductions

Maintaining a clean tax record is essential to prove that you have been paying your due taxes as required by law.

4. Minimum Income Threshold

Portugal uses the national minimum wage as a benchmark for subsistence:

In 2025, the minimum monthly wage is €870
Your salary documented through contract and payslips should meet or exceed this amount to satisfy renewal requirements

For highly skilled workers or EU Blue Card holders, higher thresholds may apply, but the €870 minimum is standard for ordinary work-based permits.

5. Additional Standard Documents

In addition to employment and financial proof, your renewal application will also typically require:

Valid passport
Recent passport-sized photos
Proof of address (rental contract or utility bills)
Payment of the renewal fee
Criminal record and security clearance checks

These documents are part of the general renewal process but don’t directly relate to “manutenção das condições.”

Summary: How to Ensure Successful TRC Renewal

To renew your work-based Temporary Residence Card in Portugal in 2025, you must:

Continue working under the contract or role that qualified you initially
Earn a salary at least equal to the Portuguese minimum wage
Submit recent employment contracts or employer declarations
Provide payslips showing regular salary and social security deductions
Demonstrate that your tax filings and payments in Portugal are current and complete
Submit all other required documents for renewal (passport, photos, address proof, etc.)

By carefully preparing these documents, you prove that you have maintained the conditions (“manutenção das condições”) that allowed your first residence permit, thereby increasing your chances of a smooth renewal process.

Final Notes

The “manutenção das condições” is a fundamental concept in Portuguese immigration law aimed at ensuring foreign workers remain employed and financially self-sufficient throughout their residency. Always keep your employment and fiscal documentation updated and consult a local immigration or tax expert if your situation changes.

If you need assistance with your TRC renewal or want to understand your obligations in detail, feel free to contact us for a consultation. We help you prepare your documentation and guide you through the renewal process efficiently.

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