As one of the most popular destinations in Europe, Portugal welcomes approximately 3 million tourists per year; making it an ideal location to reside in if you’re looking to move abroad. However, if you’re looking to relocate to Portugal permanently and you have family already living there, you may have considered applying for a family visa in order to join your relatives in Portugal permanently and get Portuguese residency status. But what does this mean? Who can apply? How much does it cost? And how long will it take? In this article, we aim to answer all of these questions and more.
Who is Eligible to Receive a Family Visa?
If you are a non-EU citizen who wishes to join family in Portugal, you may be eligible for a Portuguese spouse visa or family visa. The requirements for each type of visa vary depending on your family connection. For example, if you are married to a Portuguese citizen, you will need to provide proof of marriage and show that you have enough income to support yourself and your dependents.
If you are the parent of a Portuguese citizen, you will need to provide proof of parenthood and show that you have enough income to support yourself and your dependents. The process of applying for a family visa can be complex; so it is important to consult with an experienced immigration attorney before beginning the application process.
What are the requirements?
To be eligible for a Portuguese spouse visa, you must:
- be married to a Portuguese citizen
- be in a civil partnership with a Portuguese citizen
- prove that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependents
- have health insurance
If you are applying for a family visa to join other relatives in Portugal, you must prove that you have blood ties to the person you are planning to live with. You will also need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependents; and that you have health insurance. The process of applying for a family visa is similar to applying for a spouse visa.
How to Apply for an EU National Family Member Visa
If you are a non-EU citizen and you want to join your EU family member in Portugal, you will need to apply for an EU National Family Member Visa.
The first step is to gather all of the required documents; which include a valid passport, proof of relationship, and proof of financial means.
Once you have all of the required documents, you will need to schedule an appointment with the Portuguese consulate or embassy in your home country. At the appointment, you will submit your application and documents, and then wait for a decision from the consulate.
If your application is approved, you will be issued a visa that allows you to travel to Portugal and stay for up to 90 days.
How to Apply as a Non-EU National
If you are a non-EU national and wish to join family members who are living in Portugal, you will need to apply for a family visa.
The first step is to gather all of the required documentation. This includes a valid passport, proof of financial means, proof of accommodation, and a health insurance policy.
Once you have all of the required documents, you will need to submit them to the Portuguese consulate; or embassy in your home country. The consular officer will then review your application and schedule an interview.
After the interview, you will be notified of the decision on your visa application.
The Process
If you’re a non-EU citizen who wants to join family members in Portugal, you’ll need to apply for a family visa. To do this you can contact our team.
You will then have an introductory meeting with a member of our team; where we will ask some questions to gather more information about your needs and give you the best help and advice.
