If an American expat already holds a Portuguese residence permit, bringing a parent to Portugal in 2025 can happen mainly through these paths:

Option 1: Family Reunification (Reagrupamento Familiar)

Available if the parent is financially dependent on the resident expat.
Requires strong evidence of financial dependency before and after moving to Portugal (bank records, tax returns, proof of regular money transfers).
The process must be initiated by the resident child at AIMA (Immigration and Asylum Agency).
Not an easy or fast process — requires solid documentation and sufficient income to support the parent.

Option 2: Independent Residence via D7 Visa (Retirees or Passive Income Holders)

For parents who have independent financial means (pensions, investments, savings).
Requirements:
- Stable monthly income above the Portuguese minimum wage (€820/month minimum in 2025, ideally more).
- Portuguese bank account.
- Long-term rental contract or proof of accommodation.
- Health insurance.
This is a good option for self-sufficient parents.

Ideal for parents who do not have independent income but wish to stay up to 12 months initially.
This visa can be renewed if necessary.
Main conditions:
- The parent must demonstrate that their main purpose is family support or being supported by the child residing in Portugal.
- No strict financial independence is required.
- The child (resident in Portugal) must provide a letter of responsibility and proof of sufficient means to support the parent.
- Health insurance covering the parent is mandatory.
Process:
1. Apply for the Temporary Stay Visa at the Portuguese Consulate in the country of origin.
2. Present supporting documents: family ties, financial support, accommodation in Portugal, and health insurance.
3. Upon approval, enter Portugal with the visa and enjoy a renewable residence for up to one year.

Faster than family reunification.
Less bureaucratic than a D7 visa.
Allows the parent to live legally in Portugal without needing to prove financial independence.
Good stepping stone towards longer-term residence later.

Path	Best for	Main Challenge
Family Reunification	Dependent parents	Requires proof of economic dependency
D7 Visa	Self-sufficient parents	Requires stable independent income
Temporary Stay Visa	Non-self-sufficient parents	Limited initial stay (12 months, but renewable)

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