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Required Documents
For Portugal Schengen Visa

Portuguese visa application forms are provided in French, Russian, and Ukrainian in addition to English and Portuguese. It is necessary to translate any supporting materials submitted with your application that are written in one of the three languages listed above into either English or Portuguese. Application materials for a Portuguese visa must be completed in capital letters.

Valid passport

    • 2 or more blank pages
    • Bearing the signature of the applicant
    • Not older than ten years
    • Valid for at least three months after the requested visa expires

Passport-sized photos

  • Size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
  • Plain white background
  • Taken within the past 6 months
  • Forward-facing with facial features visible and clear

Completed application form

Biometric data (Fingerprints)

Portugal Schengen Visa fee

Documents pertinent to your trip

  • Plan or itinerary for travel
  • A forward ticket to another country or evidence of a return to the country of residence
  • The reason for visiting Portugal
  • Reservations for flights
  • Proof of financial capability (bank statements for the most recent three months, personal property, or other assets)
  • Proof of lodging (including booking reference number, address, and hotel contact information)

Travel medical insurance

  • Valid for the duration of the visa
  • Valid across all Schengen nations
  • A minimum of 30,000 EUR in coverage must be acquired.
  • The confirmation letter or insurance paperwork must clearly indicate the terms of your insurance, including the extent, duration, and validity of your coverage.

Employment letter with the following information:

  • Name and address of employer
  • Nature of employment
  • Starting date of employment
  • Salary
  • Purpose of travel
  • Duration of time off from work for travel

Scans (copies) of:

      • The passport’s personal ID page.
      • previous Schengen visas (if relevant).
      • Residence permit (if relevant).

Applicants below the age of 18 are required to submit the following additional requirements:

  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Documents proving the adoption of the underage applicant are needed.
  • Divorce decrees are needed if the applicant’s parents are divorcing.
  • Death certificates are necessary if the minor applicant’s parents have passed away.
  • A letter of approval from the parents or other responsible adults
  • Copy of both parents or legal guardians passports

It may also be necessary to submit supplementary documents in relation to your travel visa application.

Portugal visa Fees

The typical application fee for a Schengen visa for Portugal is 80 EUR. Certain applicants, such as those for most student visas and visas for children under the age of six, are free from payments. A separate, non-refundable service fee will likely be required of applicants along with their application.

Portugal Schengen Visa Application Steps

  1. Prepare all the required documents.
  2. Select “Tourism” as the reason for travel on the visa application form.
  3. Decide the number of entries needed to Portugal or the Schengen area.
  4. Fill out the application form.
  • Applications and procedures may differ depending on the Portuguese consulate or visa processing facility. The Portuguese E-Visa online application portal may be available for use by applicants. 
  • If you’re a first-time user, register; otherwise, log in.
  • Briefly describe your nationality, place of residence, and the kind of visa you intend to apply for. This will help you decide whether or not you should submit your application through the portal. Those that qualify can continue to complete the online application.
  • Those who are not qualified for Portugal’s E-visa should speak with the embassy directly to find out how to access a Schengen application. Applicants will most likely need to download, complete, print, and submit the normal Schengen visa application form found at this link.

          5. Schedule a visa appointment, if applicable.

  • Most applications must be submitted in person at a scheduled appointment at the Portuguese Consulate or visa facility that is closest to you. Alternately, applications may be submitted during regular business hours without an appointment. If an appointment is required, get in touch with the Portuguese Consulate or visa facility.

    6. Submit your Portuguese Schengen visa application.
  • Note: Applications must be received no sooner than six months before the date of travel, but no later than 15 days prior.
  • Application materials must often be delivered in person to the Portuguese Consulate or a visa processing facility. There might, however, be a few variations in the submission processes.
  • It is anticipated that applicants will be required to provide their fingerprints as biometric information. Children under the age of 12 are excluded from having their biometric data collected, however, all applicants must have their faces photographed.
  • Additionally, candidates might be requested to return at a later time for a trip-related interview. Two weeks after the application has been received, the interview will probably be set.

  • 7.Pay the visa application fee.

When to apply

Visa requests must be submitted at least 15 days but no sooner than 6 months prior to the intended date of travel.

Where to apply

  • Either the Portuguese Consulate or a center for visa applications affiliated with Portugal shall receive applications.
  • Applications may be submitted through a Schengen state consulate that represents the interests of a Portuguese consulate in nations without a Portuguese consulate.
  • Only applications from citizens or residents of that nation should be submitted.
  • A legitimate explanation must be given in order to submit an application to a consulate or visa processing facility in a nation where the applicant is just temporarily present legally.
  • Candidates can look for Portuguese Consulates and Embassies’ locations here.

Portugal Schengen Visa Processing Time

Portugal Schengen visa applications are typically processed in about 15 days. However, it could take up to 45 days in some circumstances.

For approved visa applications:

  • Prior to collection, applicants must verify that the information on the visa is accurate and current.
  • Applicants who have obtained their Portugal Schengen Visa should keep in mind the following:
    • Any changes to your itinerary after submitting your application should be communicated to the Portuguese Consulate or visa application facility.
    • Entry into Portugal or any other Schengen member state is not assured by the approval of a Schengen visa.
    • To enter Portugal or other Schengen countries, you might still need to provide more documentation about your financial situation or lodging.

For denied visa applications:

  • If you were denied a Portuguese Schengen visa, you may appeal the decision by:
    • Filing a grievance with the consulate that denied your request for a visa (must be done within 15 days of the refusal)
    • Submitting a request for review to the Portuguese minister of foreign affairs (must be done within 30 days of the decision being rejected)
    • Requesting the Lisbon Administrative Court to reverse the earlier denial (only if the Ministry’s appeal was denied and within three months of receiving the denial)
  • A non-refundable fee must be paid for the appeal to be processed.