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 application for a travelling companion visa always requires proof of family ties.
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.
Children adopted by the applicant when he or she is not married, or by the applicant or his or her spouse when they are married, by virtue of a decision of the competent authority of the country of origin, are eligible, provided that the law of that country recognises adopted children with rights as well as duties identical to those of natural filiation and that the decision is legally recognised by Portugal.
Family reunification with a minor or incapacitated child of one of the spouses depends on the authorisation of the other parent or on a decision by a competent authority in the country of origin, provided that the decision is recognised by Portugal.
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