Who qualifies for family reunification under Article 98 in Portugal?

Eligible family members include a legally married spouse or registered civil partner, minor dependent children, adult unmarried children who are full-time students and financially dependent, and dependent elderly parents aged 65 and older.

When does a family member become eligible for Portuguese citizenship?

Each reunified family member becomes eligible for Portuguese citizenship after 5 years of legal residence, calculated from the date their initial DUC fee was paid under Article 15(4).

Portugal Family Reunification 2026: Article 98 Rules & AIMA Guidelines

How legal residents can sponsor spouses, children, and dependent parents for Portuguese residence permits.

Verified · October 2026

Legal Article	Artigo 98.º da Lei n.º 23/2007 (Reagrupamento Familiar)
Spouses & Partners	Legal spouses or officially certified civil partners
Children	Minors or dependent adult full-time students
Citizenship	5 years from initial DUC fee payment date

Article 98 Procedural Framework

Lawful residents enjoy statutory rights under Article 98 to sponsor immediate family members for Portuguese residence titles.

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