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Family reunification in Portugal

A family reunification residence permit in Portugal allows non-EU nationals to bring their family members to live with them in Portugal. This permit is granted to immediate family members such as spouses, minor children, dependent parents, and sometimes other dependent relatives. The applicant must hold a valid residence permit and meet specific conditions, including proving sufficient income and accommodation to support the reunited family members.

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Requirements

  • Usually +50% of the main applicant's income for the spouse and +30% for the child.
  • If possible, show savings in a Portuguese bank account
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Turnaround time:
1-2 months
Residence length:
2 years with possibility of extension
Citizenship:
after 5 years of residence
Expenses for preparing:
200 EUR for translations
Possibility to work:
adult family members get the right to work in Portugal
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Family members may apply simultaneously with the main applicant at the consulate of their country of residence.

If your family members didn't have a chance to apply for a visa, and you already have a residence permit, you can request a family reunification document from AIMA. This document allows your relatives to apply for a D6 visa at the consulate.

Alternatively, your family can come to Portugal on a tourist visa (or without a visa, if allowed) and reunite with you in Portugal. Remember, your family members will need a NIF (tax number) and NISS (social security number).

Which family members are eligible for Portugal family reunification visa?

👉 The spouse
👉 Children under 18 years
👉 Children over 18 already studying at a Portuguese school or university and are financially dependent on you
👉 Adopted children
👉 Siblings under your official custody
👉 Parents under 65 years if they are financially dependent on you
👉 Parents over 65 years

💡 The fastest and easiest way to get residence permits for your family is to apply simultaneously at the consulate.

If you want to request a certificate from AIMA for D6 visa application for your family, or apply for reunification from within Portugal you will need to catch a slot. AIMA opens slots for reunions very rarely.

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Check-list for family reunification

  • Confirmation of the right to family reunification of a foreign citizen with a residence permit
  • Certificates of kinship not older than 6 months, with apostille and translation
  • Passport
  • Rental contract
  • Proof of income - salary slips, invoices (recibo verde), savings in your account
  • Authorization from a family member for a criminal record check in Portugal, if he/she has been in the national territory for more than one year in the last 5 years (except for children under 16 years of age)
  • Certificate of no criminal record from countries where the applicants have resided for more than one year.
  • Proof of legal entry into the national territory

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