Proof of Address

<aside> 💡 This proof will be necessary for requesting the residence permit at the Foreign Office, see Visa and residence permit

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Living in a University residence

If you’re staying in a university residence, ask for that proof to the Accommodation Services.

At Coimbra: Accommodation Services of UC
At Minho: Accommodation Services of UMinho

Living in a private house/apartment

If you’re living in a private house/ apartment, ask for that proof to the landlord/house responsible.
The proof of residence is a lease contract which should be registered at the Tax Authority and include the rent’s last receipt, your full name and your identification document number.
In alternative, you can obtain a declaration of residence issued by the Parish Council of the area of residence, check this website for more information on how to obtain one.

University of Coimbra, Coimbra	University of Minho, Guimarães
Accommodation Office
Universidade de Coimbra – Serviços de Ação Social
Núcleo de Alojamentos

Adress: R. Oliveira Matos, 27, 3000-305 Coimbra, Portugal ☎️ Tel.: 239.101.282 🕒 Office hours: 09h30-17h30 Point 8 –Google MAP in ‣ | Accommodation Office Universidade do Minho – Serviços de Acção Social Address: Residência de Azurém Bloco G1, Rua de Francos, nº1139, 4800-042, Guimarães, Portugal Tel: 253 510 090 e-mail: [email protected] Office hours 09h00 to 12h:30 and 14h00 to 17h30 Point 2 –Google MAP |

Useful information

<aside> 💡 > How do I find out which prefecture I belong to?

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To verify to which Parish Council (Junta de Freguesia) you belong check with you postal code number here. Then check the location of Offices of Parish Council for Coimbra or location of Offices of Parish Council for Guimarães to present your request.