D6 Visa Portugal: Complete Guide for Family Reunification

Visão Geral

The **D6 Visa** (Visto para Reagrupamento Familiar) is the Portuguese long-stay visa enabling close family members of legal residents in Portugal to join them and reside in the country. It is one of the most commonly used visa routes for families separated by the immigration process. The D6 is not available to those relocating independently — it specifically requires an anchor person (the sponsor) who already holds a valid Portuguese Residence Permit or long-term legal status in Portugal. Once granted, family members may enter Portugal and subsequently obtain their own Residence Permit authorising residence and, in many cases, access to the labour market.

Passos do Processo

1. 1

   Sponsor obtains a "despacho de reagrupamento familiar" from AIMA

2. 2

   AIMA authorisation is received

3. 3

   Family member(s) gather required documents

4. 4

   Visa application submitted at the Portuguese Consulate

5. 5

   Consulate processes the application

6. 6

   Family member enters Portugal on the D6 visa

7. 7

   Apply for Residence Permit at AIMA

8. 8

   Collect the Residence Permit card

Documentos Necessários

• **Documents required from the sponsor (for AIMA reagrupamento application):** - Valid Residence Permit - Proof of sufficient financial means (pay slips, tax declarations, bank statements) — minimum income must cover the sponsor + each dependent (typically at least 100% of the national minimum wage for the couple, +50% per dependent child) - Proof of adequate accommodation (rental contract or property deed, sized appropriately for the family) - Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificates — apostilled or legalized) - Criminal record certificate from Portugal **Documents required from the family member (for the visa application):** - Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay) - Completed and signed visa application form - Two recent passport-size photographs - Criminal record certificate from country of origin (apostilled or legalized) - Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate — apostilled or legalized with certified Portuguese translation) - AIMA authorisation letter (obtained by the sponsor) - Proof of accommodation in Portugal (provided by the sponsor) - Health insurance valid in Portugal - Proof of payment of the visa application fee

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