Portugal — D6 Family Reunification Visa

For close family members (spouse/partner, dependent children, and in some cases parents) of a Portuguese resident or citizen wishing to join them in Portugal. ICS consultants help determine whether this category fits your profile and manage every stage of the application on your behalf.

General requirements typically include: The sponsor must hold a valid Portuguese residence permit or citizenship.; Proof of the family relationship (marriage/partnership or birth certificate).; The sponsor must show adequate accommodation for the family member(s) joining them.; The sponsor must show sufficient income to support the family member(s).; Clean criminal record for the applicant.. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances — ICS offers a free assessment against the current requirements.

Commonly required documents include: Valid passport, Marriage/partnership or birth certificate (apostilled/legalized), Copy of sponsor's residence permit or ID, Proof of sponsor's accommodation, Proof of sponsor's income, Criminal record certificate. Exact document requirements can vary by case, so confirm your specific list with an ICS consultant before applying.

In general: Free consultation to confirm sponsor eligibility with ICS; then Document legalization and apostille (relationship certificates); then Sponsor's accommodation and income documentation; then Visa application at the Portuguese consulate; then Biometrics and visa decision; then AIMA residence permit conversion after arrival in Portugal. Processing times and exact steps can change — ICS manages this process directly with clients so nothing gets missed.

As of the last update to this page, this program is active and accepting applications. Requirements and processing times can change, so always confirm current status with ICS or the relevant government authority before applying.