All other applicants are required to appear in person to obtain a visa, at the Consulate General of Portugal with jurisdiction for your state of residence.
- 1 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
- Submit your valid Passport ( valid at least 3 months beyond stay)
- 2 Passport-size photographs
- Completed Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- U.S. Resident Alien card or valid U.S. Visa (other than B1/B2)
- Letter of invitation from business host in Portugal (for business visitors)
- Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. copy of recent bank statement).
- Proof of lodging (for tourist visitor)
- Copy of airline tickets and itinerary
- Proof of Health/Travel/Accident insurance in the amount of at least $37,500
- For family visit a Legalized Invitation is required from the host in Portugal
Notice Regarding Visa For Schengen States:
- Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. As of 01 June 2001, travelers to Europe on business or tourism purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of one to ninety days, valid for all of the above-mentioned countries. A Schengen visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
- If you intend to visit only one Schengen country, you must apply through the embassy or consulate of that particular country.
- If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate of the country which is your main destination.
- If you intend to visit several countries but do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of the country which is your first port of entry.
- If you do not need a visa for the Schengen country which is your main destination or first point of entry, please note that you may require a visa for other Schengen countries you wish to visit. You should then apply through the embassy or consulate of the first country which does require a visa.
Depending on nationality and duration of stay, some or all of the following may be required:
– Passport valid for 3 months after date of return and with a least one blank visa page;
Completed application form duly filled in capital letters;
– Two colour passport size photograph;
– Copy of itinerary with confirmed reservation or acceptance letter;
– Proof of departure arrangements;
– Proof of sufficient means of support ;
– Proof of health insurance coverage.Tourism visa:
– Passport or official travel documents accepted by Schengen countries, valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the visa, with blank page for attachment of visa sticker;
– Application form duly filled in capital letters;
– Two passport-size photo;
– Proof of purpose of visit in the form of an official letter of invitation from host or business partner, provisional ticket booking and hotel booking where appropriate;
– Proof of sufficient funds and medical insurance may also be required. Fee (payable in cash, by postal order or by cheque);
– For postal applications, a large self-addressed envelope stamped for registered or recorded delivery.Business visa:
Letter from employer or, if self-employed, from solicitor, accountant, bank manager or local Chamber of Commerce stating purpose and duration of the visit. References may also be required.Time required to issue visa:
5-14 days for tourist visa.Allow up to 2-3 months for student visa.
Find more information directly at:
Portugal Embassy
Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner’s is the:
Country : Portugal
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portugal – URL: www.mne.gov.pt
– Governado de Portugal – URL: www.portugal.gov.pt
