Why Apply for the Portugal Family Reunification Visa?

• Also known as the D6 visa
• Allows immediate family members to come to Portugal
• Validity is equal to the primary applicant’s visa validity
• Pathway to permanent residency in Portugal
• Unrestricted travel in the Schengen area

Foreign nationals living temporarily or with permanent residency in Portugal can sponsor their family members to stay with them there. The Portugal residence permit for family reunification facilitates this. 

Applicants can sponsor their immediate family members, such as spouses, children under 18 years old, or parents, to live with them in Portugal by applying for a special Portugal residence permit. 

The family reunification visa is also referred to as a D6 visa. 

The special residence permit is valid as long as the primary applicant's visa is valid. 
 

Benefits of the Portugal Family Reunion Visa 

The benefits of the family reunion visa in Portugal are given below.

• Lets families reunite in Portugal
• Family members can access public services, such as healthcare and education 
• Pathway to permanent residency in Portugal
• Permit to travel within the Schengen Area
   

Eligibility for Portugal Family Reunification Visa

The eligibility criteria for Portugal's family reunion visa are given below. Dependents must be: 

• Legally married/registered partners
• Children should be below 18 years of age 
• Any children under the care of the applicant
• Dependent children who are of age and are enrolled in an established educational institution in Portugal
• Immediate relatives dependent on the primary applicant
• Siblings under the age of 18 
   

Portugal Family Reunification Visa Requirements 

The documents given below are required to apply for the family reunion visa of Portugal. You must have:

• Residence permit of Portugal
• Proof of relationship with the family members, such as:
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Adoption certificate
• Copies of valid passport
• Proof of accommodation for family members
• Proof of sufficient funds to support the dependents  
• No criminal record
• Proof that the dependents legally reside in the current place of residence
• Proof of economic dependency on the resident in Portugal
• Birth certificate of minor children
• Evidence of legal guardianship for minor siblings
• Documents proving the relationship with common-law partners 
   

How to Apply for the Portugal Family Reunion Visa? 

The step-by-step procedure to apply for the family reunion visa is given below.

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the family reunion visa.

Step 2: Organize the documents required for the visa.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled visa application form,

Step 4: Wait for the decision

Step 5: Bring your family members to Portugal.
 

Portugal D6 Visa Processing Time

The processing time for a Portugal D6 visa or family reunion visa is 60 days.
 

Fee for Portugal Family Reunification Visa

The processing fee for the family reunification visa is €90.
 

Why is the Portugal Residence Permit required for Family Reunification Visa ?

The family reunification visa requires A Portuguese residence permit because the primary applicant is authorized to live and work in Portugal. It is a mandatory requirement to sponsor their family members.  

After family members migrate to Portugal, they are required to apply for a residence permit. The permit authorizes the legal right to reside in the country and avail of its benefits. 

Dependents who have come to Portugal with a family reunification visa can apply for permanent residency in Portugal after 5 years of having the residency permit