WHO IT'S FOR · ART. 122
Who Family
Reunification Is For
Parents of a minor Portuguese citizen can obtain residency through reunification. Other children can reunite once the parents have residency
Important: when applying from within Portugal, the AIMA appointment is requested through the courts — a separate slot for each parent
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BENEFITS · FAMILY
Key Benefits of
Family Reunification
Through your child
Parents obtain residency by reuniting with their child who is a Portuguese citizen
Citizenship for the child
A child born in Portugal can obtain citizenship under certain conditions
Schengen
Visa-free travel across 27 EU countries with your Portuguese residence card
Family
Family members get residency too — study, work, healthcare and social benefits
The whole family together
Other children reunite once the parents have obtained residency
Turnkey
Requesting slots through the courts, in-person lawyer support and representation at AIMA
PROCESS · DOCUMENTS
How it works and what you need
PROCESS · ART. 122
How parents apply
Applying from within Portugal — the AIMA slot is requested through the courts, separately for each parent
Key conditions
A separate AIMA slot for each parent (through the courts)
A standard document package + proof of income
For the child: birth certificate + Cartão de Cidadão
Other children reunite after the parents' residency
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Documents under Art. 122
A full package for both parents and the citizen child, for filing with AIMA
Required documents
Passport of each parent + criminal record certificate
Temporary-protection document for each parent
Proof of legal entry into the EU and Portugal
Proof of address + proof of income
Certificates of no debts with social security and the tax office
Birth certificate + the child's Cartão de Cidadão
ROADMAP · STAGES
From preparation
to Portuguese citizenship
We review every case individually, factoring in your situation, the parents' status and family setup
1–2 months
Document preparation
NIF, bank account, income, the citizen child's documents
Slot · Court
AIMA slot request
A separate court-ordered slot for each parent
≈ 90 business days
Filing with AIMA
In-person lawyer support. Residence card for the parents
Portuguese PR
Permanent residence
Apply for permanent residency or renew your residency
Final stage
Path to EU citizenship
Document preparation and A2 language level. Obtaining your EU passport
"Portugal isn't just a move. It's a strategic decision that opens the door to stability, freedom and an EU passport for the whole family"
MARGARITA KURBANOVA · Managing Partner, Vesper Advisory
✦ Timelines are approximate and may vary depending on the workload of AIMA and the consulate
PRICING
Support pricing
PREMIUM PACKAGE ✦ ART. 122
€5,200
Two parents + a citizen child · the child's citizenship and court-ordered slot requests are included
NIF + NISS
Document checklist
Unlimited consultations with an expert
A chat manager while you gather documents
Lawyer review of every document
Drafting employment and service contracts
AIMA booking + court-ordered slot requests
In-person lawyer support at AIMA
Citizenship for the child (free)
Filing the annual IRS return
CITIZENSHIP FOR THE CHILD
€900
For a child born in Portugal · a standalone service
Citizenship by birth processing
Preparing the document package
Declaração de maternidade from the maternity hospital
Birth certificate + Cartão de Cidadão
Order the Art. 122 reunification package and the child's citizenship is free
ADD-ONS
Additional services
AIMA government fee on submission
€406.90
Company registration government fee
€360
Family reunification (1 child)
€177.40
Residency renewal
€181.50
Citizenship government fee
€250
Bank account opening
€1,450
Translations
€20 / page
Notarization of translations
€20 / document
Apostille / duplicates
from €100
Company accountant
from €200/mo + VAT
Document delivery
€15
Driving licence exchange
€27
Powers of attorney and criminal-record and marital-status certificates are not included in the packages — they are paid separately
WHY IT PAYS OFF
An investment in your future
80+ hours
of time saved
We take on the bureaucracy, appointments and dealings with government offices for you
€3–7k
total investment
An investment in removing the hassle and clearing the red tape. The agency guides you from the first step to the result
99.2%
approved applications
Checklists, deadline tracking and pre-review of documents at every step
EU passport
Path to citizenship
Article 122 residency is a reliable path to permanent status and Portuguese citizenship
OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019
Ready to start your
path to residency?
Experienced local lawyers and immigration consultants in Portugal. We handle the entire process — from first contact to residency and citizenship
CONTACTS
Mob / WhatsApp
+351 91 202 47 77Telegram
@vesperadvisoryAddress
Av. Engenheiro Adelino Amaro Da Costa, Edificio Central Office, nº189 E, escritorio 12, 2750-279 Cascais, Portugal
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