Family Reunification (Reagrupamento familiar)

Family Reunification is a residence route in Portugal (Rodina). Sponsor with valid residence permit, housing and means; spouse, minor children, dependent parents. AIMA backlogs; 2025 law requires sponsor to have 2 yrs residence (exceptions for Golden Visa, highly qualified).

Planning reference · Data snapshot 2026-10

Figures and requirements are indicative database snapshots, not newly verified eligibility decisions or personalised tax calculations. A residence permit does not automatically determine tax residence. Confirm conditions, deadlines and amounts in their original currency with the relevant authorities.

Tax residence in Portugal

Home in Portugal held with intent to keep as habitual residence (any day), or 183 days in 12 months

Resident from first day of presence; IFICI (20% on PT income, most foreign income exempt) for qualifying activities; NHR closed

Residence certificate: AT certificado de residência fiscal

Your previous country applies its own residence tests separately. If both countries treat you as resident, the applicable tax treaty may resolve treaty residence.

Relocation planning guides

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Requirements at a glance

Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 10 years.

How holders are taxed

Worldwide 13–48%

Next steps

Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.

Kategorie	Rodina
Investice	—
Poplatky (rodina)	—
Příjem / rok	—
Majetek	—
Min. pobyt	—
TP	5
Občanství	10
Práce	yes
Způsobilost	family of legal residents
Daň	Worldwide 13–48%
Stav k	2026-10

Oficiální stránka

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