Portugal Family Visa Services
Reunite with Your Loved Ones in Portugal
Portugal is one of Europe’s most welcoming destinations, offering an excellent quality of life, beautiful cities, rich cultural heritage, and a high standard of living. Whether you wish to visit your spouse, parents, children, or other eligible family members residing in Portugal, obtaining the appropriate Family Visa is an important step toward reuniting with your loved ones.
Shivansh Consultants provides professional guidance for Portugal Family Visa applications, helping Indian applicants prepare accurate documentation and complete the visa application process smoothly.
What is a Portugal Family Visa?
A Portugal Family Visa allows eligible foreign nationals to travel to Portugal to visit or reunite with close family members who are Portuguese citizens, European Union (EU) citizens, or legal residents of Portugal. Depending on the purpose of travel, applicants may apply for a Short-Stay Family Visit Visa (Schengen Visa) or a Family Reunification Visa (National D Visa).
The visa category, validity, and permitted duration of stay are determined by the Embassy of Portugal, the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Authorities, and the relevant government authorities based on the applicant’s relationship, purpose of travel, and supporting documentation.
Benefits of a Portugal Family Visa
Portugal Family Visa Requirements
Visa Fees, Processing Time, Validity & Stay Duration
Government Visa Fee
The government visa fee depends on:
- Visa category (Schengen or National Visa)
- Applicant’s age
- Current fee schedule issued by the Government of Portugal
Government visa fees are subject to revision by the Portuguese authorities.
VFS Global Service Charges
Where applications are submitted through VFS Global Portugal Visa Application Centres, applicants may also be required to pay:
- VFS service charges
- Courier charges (optional)
- SMS notification service (optional)
- Premium services (optional)
- Document printing or photocopying charges (optional)
These charges are separate from the government visa fee.
Processing Timeline
- Short-Stay Family Visit Visa: Generally 15–30 calendar days.
- Family Reunification (National D) Visa: Generally 8–12 weeks, depending on the application and immigration approval.
Applicants are advised to apply well in advance of their intended travel date.
Visa Validity
Visa validity depends on:
- Visa category granted
- Number of entries approved
- Purpose of travel
- Decision of the Portuguese authorities
Short-stay and long-term family visas are issued according to the approved application.
Stay Duration
- Short-Stay (Schengen) Family Visit Visas generally allow stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, subject to approval.
- Family Reunification Visas allow eligible applicants to enter Portugal for long-term residence and obtain the appropriate residence permit after arrival.
Financial Requirements
Applicants may be required to provide:
- Recent bank statements
- Salary slips or income proof
- Sponsorship documents
- Sponsor’s financial documents (where applicable)
- Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay in Portugal
Important Conditions & Exemptions
- Visa approval remains entirely at the discretion of the Portuguese authorities.
- Additional supporting documents may be requested during processing.
- Foreign-issued relationship documents may require legalization, apostille, or certified translation where applicable.
- Visitors must comply with Portuguese immigration laws throughout their stay.
- Employment is not permitted unless specifically authorized under the appropriate visa or residence permit.
- Overstaying may result in fines, removal, entry restrictions, or future visa refusals.