Family Reunification Visa (EU) (EU) in Portugal

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Family Reunification Visa (EU)

Available in the following locations: Aveiro, Faro, Lisbon, Portimão, Porto, Viseu.

* If your local town is not listed, a lawyer from our nearest office will be happy to assist you.

1Who is this Service for?

If your spouse/civil partner or simply partner* are Portuguese or are from an EU country living in Portugal and legally resident here, and you wish to join them you may also apply for residency as a family member of a Portuguese or EU citizen who are allowed to have residence in Portugal. Dependant children under the age of 18 as well as dependant parents may also apply for a residency visa.

This can be a very interesting option for British citizens – post-Brexit – if you have access to an Irish or other EU passport, by virtue of having a parent or grandparent who was born in that country.

While the holder of the passport will have an automatic right to reside in Portugal – by virtue of their EU citizenship - their partner and dependant children can use this visa application process to also reside legally in Portugal. The visa also grants the right to work in Portugal.

* Family reunification is allowed in relation to a non-marital partner whether the partner is inside or outside national territory, provided that the relationship is recognised under the law (Regulation Decree Nº84/2007, November 5.

2What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with lawyers highly experienced in making successful applications for family reunification residency visas
Assistance and advice on the documentation required and completing the forms to ensure the application(s) is/are approved
Assistance upon arrival with obtaining foreign residency cards
Act as your Fiscal Representative in Portugal and obtain an NIF number on behalf of the applicant(s)
Accompany the applicant to the appointment with the relevant government department to collect the residency permits once approved
Advise and assist with your application for Non-Habitual Residency Status in Portugal which entitles you to tax-free foreign-sourced income for a limited period (Pension income taxed at 10%)
Assist with renewal of the visa after expiry of initial visa
Long-term assistance with all legal and tax related compliance matters in Portugal

3Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Why choose Advocate Abroad?

Our Lawyers

Teresa, immigration lawyer in Aveiro

Cases completed 137

Teresa read law at the University of Coimbra. She is specialised in civil law, contracts, property and inheritance case, with more than 10 years representing international clients. She holds a postgraduate degree in Banking, Stock Exchange and Insurance Law and also holds the specialization course leading to the degree of Master of Corporate Law. A well-known speaker, Teresa's research focuses on issues of economic and financial law, as well as fundamental rights. She speaks English fluently.

Dawn Ryan
May 11, 2022
I was very happy to use the services of Teresa as I wanted someone I could communicate with in English, as I don't speak Portuguese. Teresa's English was perfect.
I was happy with the costs of the service and she helped ensure that my tight deadline was met.
I intend to use Teresa's services again in the future and would happily recommend to others.

Laura, immigration lawyer in Lisbon

Cases completed 43

Laura is a registered lawyer with the Bar Association of Portugal. Coming from a family background of lawyers, Laura has learned quickly the value of in-depth knowledge and expertise in a restricted number of legal fields. She specialises in matters of property law, family law as well as criminal law and immigration matters.

Joseph Costa
Aug 16, 2021
Laura was great. Of course I was hesitant sending money overseas to someone I didn't know but after speaking to Laura I was at ease.
Laura always responded to my emails and when I informed her that I never received my paperwork in the mail, there were no questions and she sent out more paper special delivery which I received within a week.
If need be I would contact Laura to have work done and will advise any friends to do the same.

Tiago, immigration lawyer in Porto

Cases completed 67

Tiago has 10+ years of practice experience, having qualified in both Portuguese and Brazilian jurisdictions. He believes in the overarching importance of providing effective and creative solutions to business and individual clients alike.

Destiny Lee
Jun 27, 2022
Tiago helped me with my property purchase in Porto. Impressed is understatement for his above and beyond service.
First of all, his English is perfect. He never took more than 20 minutes to reply me back on any messages (this is New York type of efficiency and thought I won’t see it anywhere else).
He was always 17 steps ahead, leaving me no room for questions. No pages unturned on any documents, working around the clock (I was often getting messages from him at 9 pm), translates/explains everything for you, and sooooooo personable. He takes care of you as if he’s helping his best friend moving in town. He truly cares! I didn’t even use buyer’s agent for this purchase (don’t worry. I KNEW it was a good deal so I had to snatch it away) but he made everything so seamless.
Later this year I will be applying for D7 visa and I know I will be in good hands with him helping me out. The price is unbeatable for the services he provides for you. He covers both property purchase and immigration services. Bureaucracy is not easy to navigate in Portugal, you’ll be glad to have his service just as I did. [View on Google]

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