D6 Residence Visa for Family Reunification
Portugal
Last updated: December 27, 2025
1 to 2 years (renewable)
$130
6-12 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets your parents live with you in Portugal if you already live there legally. You must have been living in Portugal for at least 2 years before you can bring them. Your parents must depend on you financially (or be over 65). The visa gives your parents the right to work, go to school, see a doctor, and travel around Europe. It's a family reunification visa—designed to keep families together. What makes it special: Parents over 65 don't need to prove they depend on you financially. Younger parents must show they need your money to live.
Key Benefits
- Work in Portugal without restrictions
- Access to free public healthcare system
- Travel freely in Europe (Schengen area)
- Study or take educational courses
- Apply for permanent residence after 5 years
- Eligible for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years plus A2 language proficiency
- Start and operate own business
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Parents must be first-degree lineal ascendants (mother, father, or parent-in-law)
- Parents under 65 must prove financial dependency on sponsor
- Parents over 65 exempt from proving financial dependency but sponsor must show sufficient funds
- Clean criminal record required (no convictions or outstanding warrants)
- Good health required (no specific mandatory vaccinations)
- Legally permitted to enter Portugal
- Sponsor must have lived in Portugal legally for minimum 2 consecutive years (no exceptions)
- Sponsor must earn at least €820 per month (€1,230 if spouse present)
- Sponsor must provide suitable housing meeting Portuguese standards
- Sponsor must hold valid residence permit or Portuguese citizenship
- No age limit for parents
- No Portuguese language requirement for parents
- No education requirements
Financial Requirement
Sponsor must earn at least €820 per month (approximately $965 USD). If parents are over 65, they do not need to prove financial dependency, but sponsor must show sufficient funds to support them.
Documents
- Valid passport6+ months remaining validity
- Birth certificateCertified and officially translated to Portuguese with apostille
- Criminal record certificateFrom home country and any country of residence exceeding 1 year
- Bank statementsSponsor's account statements from last 3-6 months showing financial capacity
- Proof of residenceRental agreement or property deed showing sponsor's name and address in Portugal
- Proof of dependency (parents under 65 only)Bank records or documents demonstrating financial dependence on sponsor
- Income certificate (parents over 65 only)Letter from tax authority in home country confirming no taxable income
- Travel insuranceMinimum €30,000 medical coverage
- Health insuranceRequired for visa processing
- Sponsor's salary documentationRecent salary slips or employment contract proving income
- Sponsor's residence permit copyCopy of valid Portuguese residence permit or citizenship proof
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.