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Portugal Visa – Requirements, Applications & Guidelines

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To visit Portugal, you may need to apply for a Portugal Visa. Whether or not you have to get a visa depends on several factors, such as your nationality, the reason for your trip, as well as the time you intend to spend there.

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Who Needs a Visa to Visit Portugal?

If you are from one of the countries which have a visa-free agreement with Schengen, such as the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and most European countries, then you can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days. You only need to apply for a visa in the following scenarios:

  • If you are from a country that does not have a visa-free agreement with Schengen.
  • If you stay in Portugal for more than three months.

Portugal Visa Requirements

The documents you have to submit for a Portugal Visa application are:

  • Your passport. It must be valid for at least another three months starting from the day you depart Portugal or the Schengen Area.
  • The Portugal Visa Application Form. You can download the form from the Portuguese MFA website (here).
  • Passport-size pictures, in line with Schengen requirements.
    • They must be taken recently
    • They must have a white background.
    • Your face must be entirely visible.
  • Travel health insurance, in line with Schengen requirements.
    • It must be valid in all the Schengen Area.
    • Must cover at least €30,000 of medical emergencies and evacuation.
  • Proof you have paid the Portugal Visa Fee.
  • Your travel itinerary. You do not necessarily need to pay for the flight tickets, simply book them.
  • Portugal Visa Cover Letter. It must detail your reason for travelling, the dates of arrival and departure, if you will travel to another Schengen country, your planned activities, etc.
  • Proof of sufficient funds. You must be able to prove that you can sustain yourself financially for the duration of your trip.
  • Proof of accommodation in Portugal. This can be a hotel reservation or a letter of invitation (if you are visiting friends or relatives).
  • If you are employed:
    • Proof of employment – work contract if you have an employer or a certificate of business registration if you own a business or are self-employed
    • Work leave (if you have an employer).
    • Bank statements from the last three months
  • If you are a student: A certificate of enrollment from your university or school.
  • If you are retired: Your pension certificate.
  • Requirements for minors travelling alone:
    • Birth certificate of the minor
    • Copy of the passports of the parents or legal guardians.
    • Letter of consent signed from the parents or legal guardians
  • If you travelling to Portugal to visit relatives or friends:
    • Letter of Invitation from your family member or friend.
  • If you are travelling for business purposes:
    • Letter of Invitation from the company in Portugal. The letter has to state the duration and purpose of your trip.
    • Letter from your company, stating the relations between the two companies.

Document guidelines:

  • All documents have to be in English or Portuguese. If they are not, you must have them translated by a certified translator.
  • Any civil documents, such as birth certificates, have to be legalized by an Apostille Stamp or by the Portuguese Embassy.

How to Apply for a Portugal Visa?

To apply for a Portugal visa, you have to:

  1. Download and complete the Portugal Visa Application Form. You can find and download the Application Form on the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
  2. Gather the required documents for a Portugal Visa. See Portugal Visa Requirements above.
  3. Submit the documents. Depending on where you live, you may have to submit the documents at the Portugal Embassy, Consulate, or Visa Application Center.
  4. Pay the Portugal Visa fee. See Portugal Visa Fee below.
  5. Wait for the visa to be processed. This usually takes about 15 days, but it may take longer depending on your situation.
  6. Collect the visa. Depending on where and how you applied, you will learn whether your application was positive, and you have to go pick up your passport, where the visa will be affixed.
  7. Travel to Portugal. Once you have the visa, you can travel to Portugal.

Please note: If you are applying for a long-term visa – such as a Work Visa, Study Visa, or a Visa for Family Reunification – there is a slightly different application process. Please see Portugal National Visas below.

Portugal Visa Fees

When you apply for a Portugal Visa, you have to pay the processing fee, as follows:

  • Portugal Schengen Visa (adults and children over 12) – €80
  • Portugal Schengen Visa (children between 6 and 12) – €40
  • Portugal Schengen Visa (children under 6) – Free of charge
  • Portugal Schengen Visa for citizens of Azerbaijan and Russia (adults and children over 12) – €35

You are exempt from the Portugal visa fee if:

  • You are travelling with or visiting a close family member who is an EU/EEA national
  • You are a student or a teacher on an educational trip.
  • You are a researcher travelling for scientific research purposes.

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