Portugal

Officially known as the Portuguese Republic, Portugal is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, the westernmost country of the European continent. For Portuguese visa applications, necessary documents for employees, company owners, retirees, and students are detailed below. Our expert team is just a phone call away for support.

Important Notice for Those Applying for a Portuguese Visa: Visas will not be issued for passports that are older than 10 years from the date of issuance, applicable to all Schengen countries. This applies only to new applications. Citizens with a Schengen visa in their old passports can use their old passport for travel until the visa's validity period expires.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A PORTUGUESE VISA

• Passport and passport copies (The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and must have at least two blank pages)
• 2 photographs (Photographs must be 35*45 biometric standard and taken within the last 3 months)
• Hotel and flight reservations (We can assist you with this, please consult us)
• Travel health insurance (Must be in English, with a wet signature and stamp; we can assist you with this, please consult us)
• Company letter (A letter stating the purpose of the trip and the travel dates. We can assist you with this, please consult us)
• Invitation letter for business and cultural visits (An invitation from the company being visited, stating the date, reason for the visit, company address, and phone numbers, with the company's stamp and the full name and signature of the authorized person)
• Bank account statements (Personal, showing the last 3 months, must be original and include the bank's stamp and signature. For business visits, a bank statement for the last 3 months from the company should also be included)
• Proof of financial status (Documents such as property deeds and vehicle registration that support your financial situation should be included in your file)
• Residence certificate (Can be obtained from the e-Government system)
• Certified population register sample (Can be obtained from the e-Government system)
• Copy of ID card
• For all applicants, e-Government SGK barcode service document

Additionally:

FOR EMPLOYERS:

• Letter on company letterhead (Must be in English - wet signed and stamped)
• Activity certificate (Must be original or e-signed and issued within the last 30 days)
• Copy of trade registry gazette
• Signature circulars
• Copy of tax plate

FOR EMPLOYEES:

• Employer's letter (Must be in English, with details of leave dates, wet signed and stamped)
• SGK entry notification (Must be barcode-enabled)
• Barcode 4A service document (Must be obtained from the e-Government SGK registration and service document section)
• Last 3 months' salary slips (Stamped by the company)
• Activity certificate (Must be original or e-signed and issued within the last 30 days)
• Copy of trade registry gazette
• Signature circulars
• Copy of tax plate

FOR HOUSEWIVES:

• Letter
• Documents based on spouse's or family's situation

FOR STUDENTS:

• Student certificate (University students must obtain a barcode-enabled certificate from the e-Government system)
• Documents based on parents' situation
• If under 18 and traveling with only one parent or a third person without parents, a notarized consent form is required. (Consent forms issued within the last 3 months are valid. Older ones are not accepted)

FOR RETIREES:

• Barcode-enabled document from the e-Government system proving retirement status
• Bank account statements showing retirement payments (Personal, showing the last 3 months, must be original, stamped, and signed, with the bank's signature circulars)
• Copies of all Schengen visas obtained in the last 6 years from old passports, and if applicable, copies of currently valid visas
• Passports and visa copies of accompanying persons are required

NOTE: Important Reminders:
1: All documents must be in A4 size.
2: Originals of required documents must not have stamps like “certified true copy” etc.
3: Bank statements must be obtained no more than one week before the application date.

The processing time for tourist visa applications at the Portuguese Consulate is approximately 15-20 days, while processing for business applications is faster. Additionally, processing times may extend in special cases. Applications should be sent to our agency approximately 30 days in advance. If your travel date is approaching, you may benefit from express service; please consult us for more information.

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