Accompanying Family Member

Because moving abroad feels better together.

Accompanying Family Member

If you’re relocating to Portugal, you don’t have to do it alone. The Family Accompaniment Visa allows your loved ones to join you and live legally in Portugal — whether you're coming as a worker, retiree, student, or entrepreneur.

Why Bring Your Family with the Accompaniment Visa?

Stay Together

Your spouse, kids, and parents can legally live with you in Portugal.

Full Residency Rights

Access to healthcare, education, and the labor market.

Path to Citizenship

Family members can apply for permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years.

What is the Family Accompaniment Visa?

This visa allows family members of a main visa applicant to reside legally in Portugal with them. It ensures the same rights for dependents, including access to public services and the path to long-term residency.

Who Can Apply as a Family Member?

Key Requirements

The main applicant must:

Proof of remote work (employment or freelance)
Provide a 12-month rental contract or equivalent accommodation
Submit legalized and translated documents proving family ties
Provide criminal record checks for adult family members
Have valid travel insurance for all accompanying relatives

How FLOW Legal Supports You

Eligibility & Relationship Validation: Legal analysis of family situation and visa eligibility
Full Documentation Support: Legalization, translation, and checklist guidance
Application Management: Submission, appointment coordination, and consulate prep
Post-Arrival Support: Residence card registration, local address setup, and AIMA
Ongoing Legal Support: Renewals, family reunification, and future citizenship path

Find the Right Level of Support for Your Visa Journey

Whether you’re confident preparing your own application but want expert guidance, or you prefer full legal assistance every step of the way — FLOW Legal has the right service for you.

One-Time Visa Review

Perfect for independent applicants who want peace of mind before submitting.

Includes:

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Complete Visa Assistance

Ideal for applicants who want full legal support — from first step to final approval.

Includes:

NIF issuance
Portuguese bank account setup
Visa document checklist
Application and interview preparation
Completion of all visa forms
Personal statement review
Updates and follow-up throughout the process
AIMA checklist
AIMA appointment preparation
Monitoring of residence permit issuance

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Thinking of Submitting Your Visa Application on Your Own?

Before you dive into the process, make sure you’re not missing anything important.
We’ve created a free step-by-step visa guide to help independent applicants like you avoid common mistakes and delays.

→ Download our Free Visa Guide

Legal Expertise

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Personalized Support

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Global Reach

We assist clients in English, Portuguese, Italian and Spanish

Bring Your Loved Ones with You — Legally and Safely.

Let FLOW Legal guide your family’s visa process with care and clarity.

FAQ

Family Accompaniment Visa

Can I apply for the family visa at the same time as my own?

Yes. The accompaning family member visa is made for individuals who wants to move with their family. So the all the applications must be submitted together or, at least, while the visa request of the main applicant still ongoing.

In case you already settle in Portugal and wanna bring your family, then you must have a look for the Family Reunification process, which can be done with the familiar already in Portugal (directly with AIMA) or thought a D6 visa, depending on the case.

Does my family have to apply from their home country?

Can my spouse work or study in Portugal?

Is this visa renewable?

Can I bring my parents?