Family Reunification in Portugal
One documented route of this kind in Portugal, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family reunification residence visa (D6)
Pathway for family members of a Portuguese residence-permit holder. Family members follow the same consular-visa then AIMA-permit route, initiated by the resident sponsor or the family member.
- Processing time
- Residence-visa decision within 60 days
- Validity
- Visa 120 days / 2 entries; residence permit 2 years, renewable for 3-year periods
- Language requirement
- No language requirement for the visa/permit
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence after 5 years of legal residence
- Citizenship
- Naturalisation generally after 5 years of legal residence
Requirements
- Proof of family relationship
- Sponsor's valid Portuguese residence permit
- Proof of means of subsistence
- Proof of accommodation
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay
Official fees
- Long-stay (national) visa fee 90 EUR
- In-person residence-permit collection fee 28.5 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Establish sponsor's residence
The sponsor must hold a valid Portuguese residence permit.
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2
Apply for family reunification
The sponsor or family member initiates the application; the family member applies for the visa at a consulate abroad.
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3
Enter Portugal
Travel within the 120-day window.
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4
Obtain residence permit at AIMA
Receive a residence permit aligned with the family-reunification route.