Porto Difference and Which Do I Need? If you’re applying for Portuguese residency or citizenship , you may have come across two ways to meet the A2 language requirement : 1️⃣ PLA (Português Língua de Acolhimento) Course  – A government-recognized language course for foreign residents. 2️⃣ CIPLE (Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira) Exam  – A formal language proficiency test administered by CAPLE. Many applicants are unsure which option to choose . Should you t