Portugal Visa Agent

Planning a trip to Portugal? Our experienced Portugal visa agent can help you get your visa for tourism,business or family visits.The trusted Portugal visa consultants are here to guide you through every step of the Portugal visa process, making it quick and avoid any delay or rejection.

Indian citizens who are planning to visit Portugal are required to obtain a Portugal Visa in India. Portugal is a Schengen member state situated in Europe, so you can get Portugal schengen visa to travel Portugal. Itzeazy can handle your documentations and visa process to provided end to end support.

Types of Portugal visa

1. Airport Transit: This permit is for those who are simply passing through Portugal during their journey.

2. Short Term Schengen (Portugal Schengen Visa):

• Tourist: A tourist Portugal visa is  for tourism, leisure, and travel. It allows a stay for a set duration, under 90 days, but doesn’t allow work or business activities.
• Business: A  business visa permits business activities without joining the workforce. Government assistance isn’t received, and the visa is for under 90 days.
• Friends/Family Visit: For those invited to visit family or friends in Portugal.
• You can stay for upto maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

3. Long-Term (Portugal National Visa):

• Work: If you’re heading to Portugal for work-related purposes.
• Study: For students planning to study in Portugal for more than 90 days.
• Family Reunion: If you’re visiting family members who are already living in Portugal.
• You can stay for a longer duration, exceeding 90 days, up to 365 days.

Quick steps to apply for Portugal Visa

Here are steps to apply for a Portugal visa: 

• Choose the right Visa type
• Downlaod and fill out the visa application form
• Book an appointment for visa application center
• Pay visa fees
• Visit visa application center
• Collect your Portugal visa

Portugal visa requirements for Indians

The following documents are required irrespective of which Portugal Visa based on type you are applying for.

1. Travel document– Your passport should be valid for at least three months after your intended departure from Portugal. It must have two blank pages.
2. Application form– Submit a complete Portugal visa application form.
3. Photograph– Provide a recent passport-size color photo with a white background. It should not be older than six months.
4. Covering letter– Include a cover letter introducing yourself, explaining the purpose, duration, and itinerary of your visit.
5. Payment Receipt: Proof of payment for the Portugal tourist visa charges.
6. Return Ticket: Reservation details for your return ticket.
7. Flight Tickets/Itinerary: Provide your flight tickets or travel itinerary.
8. Travel Medical Insurance– Have valid medical insurance for your stay in Portugal covering health expenses, treatment, and hospitalization. The policy should be worth 30,000 Euro and cover all Schengen countries. It must be valid for your entire stay. Adjust your visa validity if needed to match your insurance coverage.

The applicant may shorten the validity of the Portugal visa of their insurance policy does not cover the entire duration of the stay in Portugal.

Various Proofs

1. Proof of Means of Transport – Provide proof of your return or round-trip flight reservation. If traveling to multiple Schengen States, show train or car rental info. Paid tickets aren’t needed, just the booking receipt is enough.
2. Proof of Lodging – Share hotel reservations, holiday home receipts, or campus residence info. If staying with family or friends, add sponsorship and accommodation proof. For multiple Schengen States, show lodging proof for each.
3. Proof of Financial means– You must have 100 PLN per day for stays over 3 days or 30 PLN per day for shorter stays. Show your recent bank statement (stamped and signed), tax return statement, or the sponsor’s details. If sponsored, add sponsorship letter and sponsor’s passport copy.

In addition, if the applicant is employed:

• Current employment contract
• Copy of current bank statement of the latest 6 months
• No-objection certificate from current employer
• Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary from the applicant

If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:

• A copy of their business license
• Copy of the company bank statement of the latest 6 months
• Income Tax Return (ITR) of the company

If the applicant is retired:

• Pension statement for the previous 6 months
• Proof of regular income received from property or rent for the last 6 months (if any)

Minor Applicant

• When a minor travels with just one parent, the other parent or guardian must provide written consent certified by a public notary, except in cases of sole custody or guardianship.
• If the minor travels alone without a legal guardian, parents or guardians with custody must provide certified consent from a notary. Copies of parents’ passports are also required. If this isn’t feasible, the applicant’s birth certificate and parent’s ID copies are mandatory.
• All minors need both parents or guardians to accompany them to the Visa Office to sign the form with a VFS officer. This requirement is waived if a child visits one parent residing in Portugal.
• Passport Copy- Include a full-color photocopy of your valid passport for your Portugal visa application. Include photocopies of all pages, including visa pages from old or canceled passports for Schengen States, USA, UK, Canada, or Australia issued in the last three years.

Portugal tourist visa from India

1. If the applicant is being sponsored, an invitation letter with the address and phone number from the family or company that is sponsoring is required.
2. Bank statement of the last 6 months
3. Passport copies of the applicant
4. A certificate from the travel agency confirming the booking of an organized trip of the applicant (if any)
5. Any other appropriate document indicating the travel plans of the applicant, including period and reason of visit.
6. If the applicant is married and cannot provide evidence of marital status in the passport, a marriage certificate must be submitted. If applicable, a copy of the ration card can also be submitted.

Portugal  Business Visa

1. Invitation letter from the company in Portugal applicant will be visiting and their complete address along with the dates of the visit
2. A certificate from your employer allowing the business travel and stating the details about the trip.
3. Both invitation letter, as well as a letter from employer, must confirm the following details:

• The applicant’s identity;
• The purpose of the visit, such as meetings, conferences, training or business-related events.
• The period and place of intended stay of the applicant, while in Portugal.

4. Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies, if such events have occurred.
5. Bank statement of the last 6 months of the company
6. The coverage of applicant’s expenses during their stay in Portugal must be proved by either the employer or the host company who is hosting the applicant, on the letter or invitation.

Note:

• The applicant must ensure always to have valid Schengen travel insurance during their stay in Portugal. The border authorities may ask to see proof of valid insurance when you enter the Schengen Area or Portugal.
• All documents should be provided in A4 size of paper.
• If the documents not originally in English, they must be accompanied by valid English translations.
• Although the Embassy reserves the right to request the original of any document provided at any point during Portugal visa processing, please submit only photocopies of all documents. Do keep in mind to carry original documents at the time of submission at the Visa Centre.
• Remember, the Portugal Embassy can request extra documents or an interview for specific cases.
• If your application is incomplete or you decline a special Portugal visa interview, it could lead to rejection.

Portugal visa charges

The cost for a Short Stay Schengen Portugal Visa for travel and business purposes :

• For children below 6 years of age- No Charge
• Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years- INR 4350
• Regular applicants- INR 8700
• Spouse or children of a European Union National – No Charge

Applicants are required to pay a service charge at the visa application centre.

Portugal visa status tracking

If you submitted your application using the online submission method, visit the link  to see the status of your Portugal There you will have to fill in the following details:

• Reference Number
• Date of Birth
• Captcha

Once your visa processing is complete, your status will be shown on your screen.

After approval, collect your passport from the designated VAC office. You’ll need to do this yourself and carry the appointment receipt.

Only specific individuals can collect the documents or passport, including:

• Immediate Family Member such as Parents, Children, or Spouse of the applicant
• A person collecting the passport on behalf of Government officials, if so mentioned on the Government letterhead.
• Red Carpet Representatives of the applicant, if authorized on the Company’s letterhead

If any of the above people come to collect the passport, they need to carry any of the following documents in Original :

• Government ID card
• Dentity Proof
• Authorization letter from the applicant

Where to apply for a Portugal Visa in India?

The application process for a Portuguese visa depends on your jurisdiction. If your current state of residence (where you’ve lived for the last 6 months) is Maharashtra, Goa, or the UTs of Daman & Diu or Dadra & Nagar Haveli, you should submit your application to the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa.

Alternatively, if you’re from Maharashtra, you can also use VACs in Mumbai and Pune, but your application will still be processed by the Goa consulate.

For residents of other states and UTs in India, the application should be submitted to the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi. You can also apply through VACs spread across India, according to their respective jurisdictions.

FAQ’s

How long can I stay in Portugal without a visa?

For individuals from countries not under the Schengen visa agreement, entry to Portugal without a visa is not possible. However, if you are from a visa-exempt nation, you can stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Does Portugal offer Visa on Arrival for Indian Citizens?

No, Portugal does not provide Visa on Arrival for Indian citizens. All Indian nationals must apply for a visa before traveling; Visa on Arrival is not available.

Do Indians need a visa to travel to Portugal?

Yes, Indians traveling to Portugal need a visa. Portugal, being part of the Schengen Area, does not offer visa-free access to Indian citizens.

How many days before travel should I apply for Portugal visa?

Considering the standard processing period for the Portuguese permit is approximately 15 working days, excluding transit time, it's advisable to initiate your application at least 15 days before your planned travel date. However, note that you cannot submit your application more than 3 months before your travel date.

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