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Portugal’s Family Reunification Visa (D6): Who Can Come and What It Takes

A multi-generational family, composed of two grandparents, two parents, and two young children, poses outdoors in a forested area. They are all smiling and appear happy. The children are being carried by the adults. Trees and sunlight are visible in the background.

If you’re legally resident in Portugal, namely you’ve come here on another visa or have settled citizen status as an EU citizen, you can apply to bring your spouse, partner, or family to live with you in Portugal through the Family Reunification Visa (D6).  Any family member you bring over will essentially have generally the same rights and length of residency as you. If you’re on a 2-year residency permit, for example, your spouse or partner would be granted a …

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Utilities in Portugal: How to Set Up Water, Gas, & Electricity

A man stands in front of an open electrical meter box, taking a photo of the meter's display with his smartphone. The meter shows the reading in black numbers on a white background. He appears to be documenting the reading.

Close-up Of A Male Technician Doing Meter Reading Using Mobilephone

Picture this: you’ve just stepped into your new Portuguese abode. The sun streams through the windows, casting a warm glow on the terracotta tiles. The aroma of fresh pastéis de nata wafts in from a nearby bakery. It’s perfect, except for one small detail – you can’t turn on the lights, run the tap, or cook your dinner. Welcome to the often overlooked, yet crucial chapter of your Portuguese adventure – setting up utilities. Setting up water, electricity, and gas …

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