PORTUGAL · FAMILY REUNIFICATION

D6 Visa

family reunification

Your key to a life in Portugal together with your family

If one family member already holds Portuguese residency, a CRUE or citizenship, their close relatives can regularize their status on that basis. You can apply from within Portugal — without a prior visa (for certain categories).

WHO IT'S FOR · D6 VISA

Who Is Eligible
for Residency

A "reverse" scenario is also possible: if a minor child is already a Portuguese resident (for example, through study), the parents can regularize their status through the child.

Spouse

Minor children

Children aged 18–25 who are studying and financially dependent

Elderly parents (aged 65+)

Incapacitated family members under guardianship

BENEFITS · D6

Why Choose
Family Reunification

Stable status for the family

Residency based on a family member's legal status — with no investment or business setup. Access to healthcare, education and services once you receive your card.

Apply from within Portugal

No need to wait for a consular visa — saving time when the family is already together in Portugal. Applies only to certain categories.

A wide range of relatives

Spouses, minor children, children 18+ (studying and dependent), parents 65+, and incapacitated relatives. A "reverse" scenario through a resident child is also possible.

Clear financial requirements

Proof of funds on the minimum-wage scale: a benchmark of €920 for the first adult, +50% for the second adult, +30% per child.

Visa-free travel across Schengen

With a Portuguese residence card, the whole family can travel freely across 27 EU countries.

Full rights for everyone

Once you have your card — the right to live, study, work and use healthcare and social protection. Simple documentation and a predictable process.

ROADMAP

Your Path
in Portugal

STAGE 1

Document preparation

NIF for all family members

Marriage and birth certificates (apostille, translation)

Proof of financial means and proof of address

STAGE 2

Submitting the application

Via a visa (4 months / 2 entries) or from within Portugal

In Portugal — an AIMA appointment via a court process

Support and monitoring of processing deadlines

STAGE 3

Decision and cards

Awaiting a decision (typically 2–4 months)

Government fee for issuing the cards

Residence cards for each family member

STAGE 4

Renewal and citizenship

After 2 years — renewal for another 3 years

After 5 years — eligibility for Portuguese citizenship

Preparation for the language exam (A2 level)

✦ Benchmark: on average the whole process takes about 90 business days to review the case and issue the residence card. Timelines may vary depending on AIMA's workload.

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS · 2026

How Much You
Need to Prove

Funds are proven on a scale tied to the minimum wage: 100% for the first adult, +50% for each additional adult, +30% per child.

€920

For the first adult

+50% / +30%

Per adult / per child

€1 932

Example: a family of 4 / month

DOCUMENTS

What You Need
to Prepare

In Portugal

A family member's residence card, CRUE or citizen card (proof of legal status)

Proof of family ties: marriage / birth certificate (apostille and translation if required)

Proof of address (rental or ownership agreement)

Proof of means of subsistence on the minimum-wage scale

Note: check whether your case qualifies for applying from within Portugal without a visa.

In your country of citizenship / residence

Passport (all valid passports) + 2 photos

Criminal record certificate with apostille

Travel health insurance (coverage from €30,000)

Flights to Portugal, proof of family ties, proof of financial means

OFFICIALLY IN PORTUGAL SINCE 2019

Reunite
Your Family in Portugal

We'll check whether your case qualifies for applying from within Portugal, gather the documents, and guide your family from the first step to your residence cards.