If you're already living legally in Portugal and your heart is still abroad, the D6 Visa allows you to bring your spouse, children, or dependent family members to join you — legally, permanently, and with full rights as residents. At FLOW Legal, we guide you through every legal step to make your family whole again.
Bring your spouse, children, parents, or siblings to live with you in Portugal.
The process is fully regulated and follows legal channels through Portuguese immigration.
Family members receive the same rights to work, study, and access public services.
The D6 Visa – Family Reunification is a residence permit that allows non-EU family members to join a legal resident in Portugal.
It’s regulated by AIMA (Agência para a Imigração e Mobilidade) and involves a 2-phase process:
Authorization from AIMA (inside Portugal)
Visa application at the consulate (in the family member’s home country)
This process guarantees the legal right to live, work, and study together in Portugal.
You can reunite with the following relatives:
The applicant (sponsor) must already hold a valid residence permit and prove financial and housing conditions for the family.
From the Resident in Portugal:
From the Family Member:
We provide detailed checklists and review all documents before submission.
If you’re an EU citizen residing in Portugal, your non-EU family members follow a different — and simpler — process under Article 15 of Law 37/2006.
They apply directly for the Residence Card for Family Member of an EU Citizen.
FLOW Legal handles both D6 and EU family reunification processes, with clarity and care.
Let’s make the process crystal clear — every step of the way.
We understand that immigration is more than paperwork — it’s about reuniting hearts and lives. Whether you’re bringing a spouse, a child, or aging parents, we ensure the process is legally secure and emotionally smooth.
Here’s how we help:
Not sure which family visa route applies to your case? Here’s a clear side-by-side comparison between the D6 Visa (Family Reunification) and the Accompanying Family Member Visa, so you can understand the process that matches your situation.
| Feature | D6 Visa – Family Reunification | Accompanying Family Member Visa |
|---|---|---|
| When It’s Applied | After the sponsor has received their residence permit | Together with the main applicant’s visa |
| Where It Starts | Inside Portugal via AIMA | At the Portuguese consulate abroad |
| Process Structure | Two phases: AIMA authorization + consular visa | Single-step consular process |
| Who It Applies To | Family members joining after the sponsor is settled | Family relocating together with the principal applicant |
| Visa Compatibility | Applicable to all residence permit types | Limited to specific visa types (D1, D2, D3, D7) |
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.
Perfect for independent applicants who want peace of mind before submitting.
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Ideal for applicants who want full legal support — from first step to final approval.
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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.
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