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Statement of Responsibility for a Foreign National in Portugal (Termo de responsabilidade por estrangeiro em Portugal)

Form to take responsibility for a foreign national's stay in Portugal. It is provided blank, with guidance.

Official form: Termo de Responsabilidade (Modelo 4) · Agência para a Integração, Migrações e Asilo

What it is for

  • Take responsibility for a foreign national's living conditions during their stay
  • Cover, if necessary, the costs of removal from the country
Example (fictitious). Teresa invites a cousin from Cape Verde to visit her and takes responsibility for his stay.

What it is

This is AIMA Form 4 (Modelo 4), in which a person takes responsibility for a foreign national's living conditions during their stay in Portugal and, if needed, for the costs of their removal. It identifies the responsible person and the foreign national. It is a serious commitment, not a simple invitation. The signature must be certified unless it is made before an AIMA representative.

What you receive

You receive the official blank PDF form, with an explanation of what it is for. The Titus assistant answers your questions about filling it in. You can combine it with other documents in the same request, with a single payment. We do not ask for any password for forms.

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Do you have questions about this form? Ask, for example, what a field means or who should sign it.

The assistant explains; it does not fill in or submit anything on your behalf. Do not type passwords or third parties' data.

Things to note

The form is provided blank and must be completed and signed by the responsible person. Please check with AIMA how to have the signature certified; Titus Docs does not submit the form, book appointments or guarantee approval.

Frequently asked questions

Does the signature need to be certified?

Yes, unless it is made before an AIMA representative.

What responsibilities do I take on by signing?

The foreign national's living conditions during their stay and, if necessary, the costs of their removal. Please read the form carefully before signing.

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Text reviewed in November 2026.