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Temporary stay visa to accompany a family member in medical treatment

Who it's for: Family members who come to Portugal with a person who is receiving medical treatment there.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Main fee: €110
  • Decision time: 30 days

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Temporary stay visa to accompany a family member in medical treatment
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main fee€110—vistos.mne.gov.ptOfficial · 3 Nov 2026

Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.

What the official pages say

2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Main fee€110Official wording
    “The fees for processing a national visa application is 110€.”
  • Decision time30 daysOfficial wording
    “The deadline for deciding on a temporary stay visa application is 30 days.”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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