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
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.
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.
Related documents
A form for stating the address where you live and on what basis you occupy it. You receive it blank, with an explanation of each field.
Extension of Stay with a Short-Stay Visa (Schengen) (Prorrogação de permanência com visto de curta duração)Form for holders of a short-stay visa to request more time in Portugal. Provided blank, with guidance.
Text reviewed in November 2026.