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Family members granted reunification receive a residence permit linked to the sponsor that generally allows them to live in Portugal and access work and study, in line with the sponsor's rights.
The purpose of reunification is to let families build a normal life together in Portugal, so reunified members are issued a residence permit rather than a restricted visa. In practice this opens access to the labour market and to education for those who are of working or school age.
Because specific entitlements can depend on the relative's age, status and the sponsor's permit type, anyone planning to work or enrol should confirm the exact conditions on their permit with AIMA. The permit is tied to the sponsor, so maintaining the sponsoring relationship and status matters.
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