Portugal is located on the western side of the Iberian and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. Most of the industries and financial institutions are located in the Lisbon and Porto metropolitan areas Setubal, Aveiro, Braga Colimbra and Leiria districts are biggest economic centre.
In order to immigrate to Portugal, an individual needs to obtain visa, which is issued for various purposes, such as a working (as an employee or independently), for study or training as well as scientific research or family reunification as applicable.
Those who are living in Portugal withholding a Permanent or Temporary permit has the right to invite his/her family members such as spouses, depending on children, parents, adopted children and siblings. Relatives and partners can apply for a family unification visa Portugal to join foreigners in Portugal. A Portuguese spouse visa or family reunification visa allows non-EU citizens to join his/her relative or spouse living in Portugal. There are different conditions for joining someone from non-European countries than from European Union, European Economic Area (EEA – Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland,
Conditions for non-European citizen for obtaining family unification visa in Portugal
If you are from a non-EU/EFTA country and have a Portuguese residence permit, you can apply for either temporary or permanent family reunion visa in Portugal for your relatives as long as the law recognizes the relationship such as
- Spouse and partner
- Minor dependent children including adopted children and those of your spouse/partner
- Dependent parents and those of your spouse
- Children who are under your care and/or the care of your spouse and who are studying in Portugal
- Minor brothers and sisters who are under your custody.
If the family member or spouse is living in Portugal and have a temporary residence permit in Portugal, they can apply for the family unification visa Portugal for the same stay duration. In the case of marriage, the spouse will get an independent residence permit if the marriage has lasted for more than five years and in such case they have same rights as Portuguese nationals have in terms of employment, education, social security, tax, and healthcare. In case any family member holds a permanent residence permit for five years then, Portuguese family visa will be valid for two years & it can be renewed
If the person is a European citizen and he/she wants to join the family in Portugal, such a family member does not require a Portuguese family visa.
In this way, there are various conditions that apply according to the type of visa chosen to travel to Portugal for shorter or longer periods of time. It is recommended to get in touch with immigration consultancy to get through the process with ease. Portugal Immigration Consultants are regularly trained and equipped to counsel applicants and offer customized plans for their application. They also provide other services like relocation services Portland Oregon to make your relocation to Portland easy and hassle free.
