What you need to know about the Portuguese Census 2021
Every 10 years a general census is done to the general Portuguese population. It is carried out by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) and it is an essential tool to know more about the people who live in the country, to collect their data and to conduct statistical studies. This being said, please find below more information:
When should I fill in the census?
The request to answer the census has begun on 19th of April and the deadline is the 3rd of May 2021.
Is it mandatory to answer?
Yes:
- Whether you are a foreigner of not, if you are living in Portugal for at least one year, and you are planning to stay for at least another year, it is mandatory to answer the census.
No:
- If you are not living in Portugal for at least one year, and you are not planning to stay for at least another year.
- If you will only be residing in the country after the 3rd of May.
What is the process like?
Letters have been distributed across the country, therefore, check your mailbox. A letter with a code and a password, exclusively for each apartment/house, has been delivered.
Go to censos2021.ine.pt and log in with such code and password.
Can I answer the census in English?
Yes, you can. Please select EN on the top right corner.
If I have any doubts, who should I call?
You can call the Census customer service line at +351 21 054 20 21, your Parish (Junta de Freguesia) or you can drop us an e-mail at info@lvpadvogados.com.
