According to Portuguese law, if you have been convicted of a crime that, in Portugal, is punishable by a custodial sentence of more than one year, even if this has been served under probation, you cannot have a residence permit.
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How can I get a retirment visa in Portugal with a felony conviction?
I have a felony conviction for sexual assault in the US. I was convicted in 2001 and given five years' probation. I would not serve any prison time unless I violated my probation, in which case I would serve ten years. This is the only felony on my record besides traffic tickets, and I have to register every three months in my country for the rest of my life according to our laws.
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All residence visas/permits for Portugal are subject to the analysis of the criminal antecedents of the applicant. The permit shall be denied if the applicant has been convicted of a crime that, under Portuguese law, would be subject to a punishment with a prison sentence of more than one year, even if this has not been served or its execution has been suspended. A concrete answer would always depend on the content of the applicant's criminal record certificate and the analysis of an expungement proceeding of such charges. [SSR].
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