Portugal•EuropeFamily Reunification Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-120 days
Application Fee
110 EUR
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence visa for family members of foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal. Includes spouses, partners, children, and ascendants.
Family reunification visas allow spouses, registered partners, dependent children, and ascendants of foreign nationals legally residing in Portugal to join them. Process requires AIMA authorization before visa application.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
11,480 EUR
per year
Personal
Education
None or higher
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, NL, PL, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, IS, LI, NO
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for duration plus 3 months
AIMA authorization
Family reunification approval letter from AIMA
Marriage/birth certificate
Proof of family relationship
Proof of funds
Resident must show sufficient means for family
Health insurance
Valid coverage
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
Accommodation proof
Suitable for entire family
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Advantages
- Family members can join sponsor
- Path to residence permit
- Access to healthcare and services
- Children exempt from fees
Considerations
- Requires AIMA authorization first
- Sponsor must show financial capacity
- 90-day application deadline after authorization
- Sponsor responsible for maintenance
Application Process
Resident applies
Foreign national legally in Portugal requests family reunification at AIMA
AIMA decision
AIMA authorizes family reunification request
Family prepares
Family members gather required documents
Apply at consulate
Family members submit visa application within 90 days
Pay fees
Spouse/ascendants pay EUR 110; children exempt
Await decision
Processing takes 60-120 days
Receive visas
Family members collect residence visas
Application Forms
National Visa Application Form
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