Family Member of an EU Citizen | Visas.pt

Family Member of an EU Citizen

If your spouse, parent, or child is an EU/EEA citizen, you may have the right to live in Portugal under EU free-movement rules — a simpler, faster route than a standard national visa.

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Route
EU Free Movement
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Who can apply
Family of an EU/EEA citizen
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Timeline
Often faster than a national visa
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Packages from
€1,595
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A simpler route under EU law
Family members of EU/EEA citizens reside under free-movement rules rather than a standard national visa. There is no separate income threshold for you beyond the EU citizen's own means, and the process is usually faster.
Who This Is For

Live in Portugal with your EU/EEA family member

This route is for non-EU relatives of an EU/EEA citizen who is exercising free-movement rights in Portugal.

Family member of an EU citizen in Portugal
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Non-EU Spouses & Partners
Married to, or in a registered partnership with, an EU/EEA citizen.
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Children & Dependents
Children under 21, or dependent older children, of an EU/EEA citizen.
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Dependent Relatives
Parents and other relatives who are financially dependent on the EU/EEA citizen.
What You Need

What this route requires

The key is proving your relationship to the EU/EEA citizen and that they are exercising free-movement rights in Portugal.

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Proof of relationship
Marriage or birth certificate proving your link to the EU/EEA citizen, legalised and translated.
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EU citizen's ID
The EU/EEA family member's valid passport or national identity card.
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EU citizen's status in Portugal
Evidence they live, work, study, or have sufficient means here — usually their CRUE registration.
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Proof of accommodation
A rental contract, property deed, or hosting declaration in Portugal.
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Health insurance
Valid health coverage in Portugal until SNS registration.
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Clean criminal record
A criminal record certificate for each adult applicant.
How It Works

From first call to finish — handled for you

One dedicated team stays with you from your first question to the final document. No hand-offs, no disappearing after payment.

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Free consultation
A 15-minute call to confirm you qualify under EU free-movement rules.
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Document plan
We build your checklist and guide translations and legalisation.
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Prepare & submit
We assemble and submit your residence-card application.
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Settle in
We follow through to your residence card and help with NIF and SNS.
Pricing

Choose the right level of support

No hidden fees. No surprises. Every package includes your NIF and bank account setup.

EU Family Complete
€1595
Your full Portugal move, start to finish — one package.
  • Determine the most suitable visa for you
  • NIF & Bank account assistance included
  • Document checking and guidance before submission
  • Unlimited email support for all your inquiries
  • Video consultations with immigration lawyer
  • A1/A2 Portuguese Language Course included
🗣️ Free Portuguese lessons to A2 included
Ready to Start?

Join your EU family member in Portugal

Book a free 15-minute consultation and we'll confirm whether you qualify under EU free-movement rules and map out exactly what to prepare.

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