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D6 Family Reunification.

Join a spouse, parent, or family member in Portugal through the D6 Family Reunification Visa. We guide you through the process of bringing loved ones to Portugal.

Overview

What is the D6 Family Reunification Visa?

The D6 Family Reunification Visa is designed to keep families together by allowing Portuguese residents to sponsor family members to join them in Portugal with full legal residency rights.

i

Family sponsorship

Portuguese residents can sponsor family members to join them with legal residency status.

ii

Eligible dependents

Spouses, registered partners, dependent children, and in some cases, parents can apply.

iii

Legal residency

Family members receive official residence permits allowing them to live, work, and study in Portugal.

Benefits

Benefits of family reunification.

i

Legal residency

Family members receive official residence permits valid for renewable periods.

ii

Work rights

Full right to work and pursue career opportunities in Portugal and across the EU.

iii

Education access

Children can access Portuguese public education system and study at universities.

iv

Healthcare benefits

Access to Portuguese healthcare system and social security benefits.

v

Family stability

Keep your family together while maintaining legal status and security in Portugal.

vi

Schengen travel

Travel freely throughout the Schengen Area for family visits and holidays.

Requirements

D6 family reunification eligibility.

  • iPortuguese resident sponsor — the family member in Portugal must be a legal resident with stable accommodation and income.
  • iiSpouse requirements — legal marriage certificate and proof of stable relationship for spousal reunification.
  • iiiDependent children — children under 26 (or adult disabled dependents) with legal parentage documentation.
  • ivFinancial support — sponsor must demonstrate sufficient income to support family members (typically 1.5x minimum wage).
  • vHousing & documents — proof of suitable housing and clean criminal records from all applicants.

How we help

Family reunification process.

  1. Eligibility assessment. Confirm your relationship eligibility and review sponsor's residency and financial situation.
  2. Document preparation. Gather marriage certificates, birth certificates, financial records, and authentication documents.
  3. Application filing. Submit family reunification application through Portuguese immigration authorities or consulate.
  4. Assessment & approval. Immigration authorities review application and financial capacity of sponsor.
  5. Residence permit. Family members receive residence permits and can travel to Portugal for registration.

Related services

  • →D7 visa — the passive income visa is a popular route for families relocating to Portugal.
  • →Golden Visa — Golden Visa holders can include family members as dependants in their application.
  • →D8 Digital Nomad Visa — remote workers may also bring family members under this visa category.

Common questions

Family reunification FAQs.

Spouses, registered partners, dependent children under 26, and in some cases adult disabled dependents and elderly parents.
Typically 1.5x Portuguese minimum wage (approximately €1,305/month for single dependent in 2025) plus additional amounts per family member.
Processing typically takes 2-4 months from application submission to residence permit issuance.
Yes, dependent children can attend Portuguese public schools and universities with full student benefits.
Yes, family members can work immediately upon obtaining residence permits with the same rights as Portuguese residents.
Family members' permits are generally independent once granted. Significant changes should be reported to authorities.

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