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Portugal:
Family Reunification Visa (D6)

Complete visa assistance and MEA Apostille for family members of Portuguese residents. All certificates must be apostilled and translated to Portuguese.

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Duration

Tied to the sponsor's residency permit validity.

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Permit Scope

Enables family members to live and study legally in Portugal.

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MEA Legalisation

Apostille & document translation

"Bring your family members to live with you in Portugal under legal residency."

task_altCore Eligibility Criteria

  • check_circleAIMA (former SEF) notification of family reunification approval.
  • check_circleSponsor Título de Residência (residency card) photocopy.
  • check_circleSponsor full passport photocopy.
  • check_circleOriginal Marriage Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circleOriginal Birth Certificate (for children) - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
  • check_circleMedical Certificate of Good Health - with Hague Apostille.
  • check_circleApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • check_circlePassport size photos with 80% face coverage and white background.

fact_checkComprehensive Document Checklist

Check all mandatory papers required for submission at the Portugal Embassy / Consulate.

1. General Identity & Application Papers

  • checkAIMA approved clearance document copy.
  • checkApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • checkPassport-size photographs (80% face coverage, white background).
  • checkSponsor Título de Residência photocopy.
  • checkSponsor passport photocopy.

2. Critical Certificates & Translation Requirements

Original Marriage Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Original certificate with Hague Apostille issued within the last 3 months, and Certified Translation.

Original Birth Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

For children under 18, with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.

Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
Apostille Req.Translation

PCC valid for 6 months, and Hague Apostille issued within the last 3 months, with Certified Translation.

Medical Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Health certificate with Hague Apostille and Certified Translation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common inquiries regarding Portugal Family Visa application requirements.

Do I need Certified Translations to Portuguese?

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Yes. Any certificate (Marriage, PCC, Medical) submitted for a Portuguese visa must be translated to Portuguese by a certified translator. We provide certified Certified Translations recognized by AIMA and the Portuguese Embassy.

What is the AIMA approval for family visas?

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The sponsor residing in Portugal must file a family reunification application with AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum). Once approved, AIMA issues the authorization clearance so you can secure the visa.

Does Portugal require Apostille on PCC?

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Yes. For long-stay residency visas, the PCC must be apostilled in the country of origin and subsequently translated to Portuguese.