reagrupamento familiar
Published 8 November 2026, 20:08
Family reunification: a resident brings over their spouse, minor children, adult children who are students and depend on them, or dependent parents. Since 23 October 2025, Lei n.º 61/2025, de 22 de outubro, has been in force: as a general rule, the resident must have held a valid residence permit for two years. For a spouse, 15 months is enough if the couple lived together for at least 18 months before the move.
Where you come across it. The AIMA portal for applications, booking an appointment, and the words "reagrupamento familiar" as the basis of residence on the residence permit card.
No waiting period applies to dependent minor children and dependent children who lack legal capacity, to a spouse with whom you have a minor child, or to holders of an ARI, highly qualified professionals and Blue Card holders; refugees are covered by separate rules.
Official website: aima.gov.pt