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Family Reunification

Professional assessment and administrative coordination for family members of lawful residents under the current residence-duration rules and exceptions.

Who this service may suit

Residents and qualifying family members whose relationship, residence history, dependency, accommodation and resources require individual review.

Important considerations

  • Eligibility depends on nationality, residence history and individual circumstances.
  • Requirements may change and the competent authority may ask for additional evidence.
  • The correct administrative, legal, tax or accounting scope is confirmed before engagement.

Documents typically requested

This list is indicative. Requirements can vary by nationality, authority and circumstances.

  • Civil-status and relationship records
  • Residence history and permit evidence
  • Dependency or prior-cohabitation evidence where relevant
  • Accommodation, resources and identity records

How the process is usually organized

  1. 1Initial routing and scope
  2. 2Document-readiness map
  3. 3Administrative or qualified professional review
  4. 4Authority-facing step and settlement follow-up

How we can help

We can organize information, requirements, appointments and follow-up within a clear written scope.

Professional responsibilities

A licensed Portuguese lawyer should assess duration rules, dependency, exceptions and disputed relationships.

What is not included

The service excludes authority approval, guaranteed appointments, official charges and professional work not stated in the scope.

Risks and limitations

For many new cases a two-year residence rule applies; a 15-month rule and specific exceptions may apply in defined circumstances. There is no safe universal calculator.

Official sources

Legal information last reviewed: 2026-08-24

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