Surprising details have emerged about Nicole Kidman’s move to acquire residency in Portugal and why her husband Keith Urban did not make an application.

The Oscar-winning actress, 58, lodged her application with the country’s immigration agency last week, however, sources confirmed that Urban’s name was noticeably absent from the documents.

It’s now been revealed the country music star was unable to attend the mandatory in-person appointment due to ongoing tour commitments in the United States – but is expected to apply separately at a later date.

‘Keith was unable to be in Portugal for this appointment as he is currently on tour in the US. It is mandatory for applicants to be physically present in order to apply for the visa,’ an insider told the New York Post.

‘He is scheduled to submit his application at a later date that works with his tour schedule.’

Surprising details have emerged about Nicole Kidman’s move to acquire residency in Portugal and why her husband Keith Urban (pictured) did not make an application

They added the couple would continue to mainly reside at their US home.

‘Keith, Nicole and the girls will continue to live primarily in Nashville… However they do own property in Portugal,’ they said.

 It follows reports that Nicole lodged an application for residency in Portugal, fuelling speculation the Aussie screen icon could be preparing to spend more time in Europe.

According to Portuguese media outlet SIC Notícias, the Oscar-winning actress submitted her paperwork to the country’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) in recent days.

The surprise move comes as Nicole was spotted arriving at the Tires airfield in Cascais – a wealthy seaside enclave just outside of Lisbon – amid reports she is house hunting in one of Portugal’s most exclusive gated communities.

The Nine Perfect Strangers star is said to be eyeing property at Costa Terra Golf & Ocean Club in Comporta, a luxury development popular with global A-listers including George Clooney, Paris Hilton and Princess Eugenie.

The Hollywood actress and the New Zealand-born musician, 57, share two daughters Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 15.

The family currently divide their time between the US and Australia.

The Oscar-winning actress lodged her application with the country’s immigration agency last week, however sources confirmed that Urban’s name was noticeably absent from the documents

It’s now been revealed the country music star was unable to attend the mandatory in-person appointment due to ongoing tour commitments in the United States – but is expected to apply separately at a later date

Over the past ten years, Nicole has purchased two penthouses in the exclusive North Sydney Latitude building and then combined them to make a mega-apartment.

The pair have built an impressive international real estate portfolio since marrying in 2006.

Their first joint purchase came in 2007 – a 36-acre estate in Franklin, Tennessee, for over $3 million.

The following year, they upgraded to a lavish mansion in Nashville’s exclusive Northumberland community.

Beyond Tennessee, the couple own properties in Manhattan, Sydney, and New South Wales.