Residence Permit Renewals, now with IRN
What to Expect for Your IRN Appointment
The IRN is committed to simplifying the legal procedures for residents in Portugal. Its organized appointment system minimizes wait times and ensures personalized service for each case. Whether you’re renewing your residence permit or managing other legal documentation, IRN ensures clarity, efficiency, and professionalism.
Notably, in the past, there were issues with appointment systems being exploited by unauthorized parties, leading to appointments being resold online. However, IRN has since implemented robust measures to secure the scheduling process and prevent misuse, ensuring a safer and more reliable service for all users.
The IRN is also catching up with delays, now scheduling appointments for residence cards that expired as far back as August 2025. This effort aims to ensure that no resident is left behind in the renewal process.
Take the stress out of your residence permit renewal by staying prepared and informed. Appointments are now scheduled automatically by the IRN, so be sure to regularly check your email for your appointment details.
What to Expect from IRN in your email
Dear [Your Name],
Your appointment at the IRN office in [Your City or the closest city with IRN] is scheduled for [Defined Date] at [Defined Time].
The purpose of the appointment is: Citizen / Residence Permit / Renewal of Residence Permit.
To ensure a smooth process, please bring the following documents:
- A valid residence permit or one expired for less than six months
- A valid passport or travel document
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Proof of accommodation/housing
- Proof of tax compliance, if applicable
- Proof of Social Security compliance, if applicable
To expedite the process, if the service location provides a ticket dispenser for appointments, use your appointment code to retrieve your ticket. Then, wait for your number to be called.
Appointment Code: [Your Appointment Code]
If you wish to cancel this appointment, click here.
Tips for a Successful Appointment
- Check Your Documents: Ensure all required documents are updated and meet the necessary standards to avoid delays.
- Be Punctual: Arrive at the designated location on time to ensure your slot is not forfeited.
- Use the Code: If a ticket system is available at your chosen IRN office, retrieve your appointment ticket using the provided code.
- Stay Informed: If you have any doubts or questions, refer to the IRN official website for guidance.
Reach us here if you need our help organizing your file and going with you to the appointment.
For more information, visit the IRN website.
I am in waiting for them to contact me for the renewal, but what I still don’t understand is which email address they send an invitation to an appointment? I do not remember submitting any information to IRN itself, where do they get this information from? Can you clarify that part so that I know which email address they may send the email to…(I have several as many people might do).
They will use your email adress registred in the tax authorities. That’s how governmental institutions contact the citizens.
My resident permit card is expired, so please help me to renew my card, The IRN portal is not open. how to take appoint for IRN.
As mentioned in the post: “Appointments are now scheduled automatically by the IRN, so be sure to regularly check your email for your appointment details.”
You just have to wait.
I don’t know what contact info the government has for me as there are so many different entities. If the Financas portal has the right information, should that be enough? If not, where do I change it with the other entities? Thanks for this article
Hello. Thanks for your feedback.
Yes, the Finanças portal contact is the one the government uses to reach you. If you have a social security number you should have a default email (to recover the password) that you may update too.
Best regards