🇵🇹 Family reunification

AIMA now clarifies that for third-country nationals applying as family members of EU nationals, marriage certificates must be issued six months ago or less from the date of the appointment, and be duly signed and stamped. Alternatively, a valid access code to the certificate should preferably be provided. For applications concerning minors, documents proving family relationship, legal representation, and, where applicable, the attribution and exercise of parental responsibilities are required. Specific examples include valid birth certificates (no expiry up to 16 years; 12-month validity from 16 years), documents of legal representation, and decisions from competent authorities in the country of origin regarding parental responsibilities. All required documents must be duly certified and legalised. Failure to provide essential or updated documents may lead to the application not being received.