Immigration

Family Reunification

For whom it is intended:

It is intended for family members of a residence permit holder who wish to live with the holder in Portugal.

Family members who can be reunited are:

The spouse or partner;
Minor or incapacitated children (natural or adopted) dependent on the couple or one of the spouses or common-law partners;
Adult children (natural or adopted), dependent on the couple or one of the spouses, who are single and studying at an educational establishment in Portugal;
First-degree relatives in the ascending line of the resident or their spouse who are over 65 years old, or under 65 years old, provided they are dependent on them;
Minor siblings, provided they are under the guardianship of the resident, according to a decision issued by the competent authority of the country of origin and if that decision is recognised by Portugal.

Requirements:

The application for a travelling companion visa always requires proof of family ties.

Process

There are two ways to carry out family reunification, depending on whether the family member to be reunited is abroad or already in Portugal.

Family member abroad

Step 1 – Booking an appointment at SEF

The holder of a residence permit must go to SEF – Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service – to apply for a residence visa for their family members.

Step 2 – Examination at the Consulate

SEF is in charge of scheduling with the competent Consulate the travel of the family members in order to issue the visa for family reunification, also known as D6 visa. The visa entitles the family member to two entries into Portugal and is valid for 120 days, during which they must move to Portugal.

Step 3 – Application for a residence permit

After entering Portugal, the Applicant will have to make an interview with the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF), to collect biometric data (photograph, fingerprints and signature).

Step 4 – Residence card issuance

After the interview, the residence card will be sent to the Applicant’s address in Portugal.

Family in Portugal

Step 1 – Booking an appointment at SEF

Family members of the holder of a residence permit must go to the SEF – Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service – to apply for a residence permit. At this point, their biometric data (photograph, fingerprints and signature) will be duly taken.

Step 2 – Residence card issuance

1-3 months after the appointment, the residence card will be sent to the Applicant’s address in Portugal.

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