This residence permit allows family members of EU citizens, even if they are not EU nationals themselves, to benefit from streamlined entry and residency procedures.
The entry process in Portugal will depend on the Visa requirements defined for the home country of the applicant (or residence country if lived there for more than 1 year). Here you can find a list of Visa requirements, per country, to enter Portugal.
Without Visa requirements: Following current EU regulations, you can enter Portugal with a valid passport without an entry visa. This is available for EU and non-EU citizens.
With Visa requirements: If you don’t own a residency permit, you must request a visa before arriving in Portugal. Authorities will facilitate obtaining any necessary visas, often granted free of charge and with expedited processing.
Family members of EU citizens who are non-EU nationals and intend to stay longer than three months must apply for a residence card.
The following family members are eligible for an EU family residence card in Portugal:
Spouse of an EU citizen
Descendants up to 21 years old of an EU citizen
Descendants over 21 years old who are dependents of the EU citizen (proof required)
Dependent ascendants (parents or grandparents) of the EU citizen (proof required)
The application for the residence card must be submitted to the Portuguese immigration agency - Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA, I. P.) after 30 days of completing three months of entry into the national territory.
The Residence Permit Card is issued to a foreign citizen authorized to reside in Portuguese territory. There are two types of residence authorization:
Temporary Residence Permit: Valid for a period of five years from the date of issue for family members of EU citizens.
Permanent Residence Permit: After the initial five years, you are allowed to request the permanent residence permit, which has no expiration limit.
However, the residence permit card itself must be renewed every five years.
Identification Document of the EU Citizen
Two Passport-Sized Photographs
Photocopy of Passport
Proof of Dependency (if applicable): Documentation varies depending on your relationship with the EU citizen, namely married, non-marital partnership, descendant, stepchild, or ascendant of an EU citizen/spouse of an EU citizen.
We offer a tailored service package to support you throughout your residence permit application journey.
We begin with a comprehensive consultation call to understand your situation, assess your eligibility for the residence permit, and ensure it aligns with your goals of living in Portugal.
Our team meticulously prepares and reviews all necessary documents to meet the specific requirements for the residence card application. We'll verify whether your documents are properly formatted, translated if necessary, and apostilled or legalized according to regulations.
We'll assist you in scheduling your appointment with AIMA, I. P. to submit your application - appointments will be pending vacancies’ availability by AIMA.
We provide continuous guidance and support throughout the application process. This includes addressing any questions you may have and following up on your application status.
While we offer extensive support, our services do not include accompaniment to the immigration agency appointment.
What is our fee?
Our service Fee: €550 EUR + VAT.
