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Applications for visa are entertained by the Portuguese Embassy only with prior appointments in this regard.
Visa is required by the nationals of India, China, South Africa, Algeria, Ukraine, Thailand, and Zimbabwe; whereas those of New Zealand, Australia, Britain & Japan do not require it. Other nationals can avail the detailed information in this aspect by consulting their respective embassy.
A stay around three months is possible on producing a return or onward ticket, a proof of accommodation of stay in Portugal along with sufficiency of capital for dwelling in the city.

Citizens of the following countries should apply for their visas at the Portuguese Consulate:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Burundi, China (Taiwan), Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (North), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia.

Required Documents

  • A Passport (As per the standards & norms of the Portuguese Embassy)
  • A Proof of totally Paid Travel
  • A Proof of accommodation in Portugal
  • Bank Statement
  • Employment or College Letter
  • Last Three Pay slips
  • Travel Insurance (valid in Portugal)
  • 3 Color Passport Photos
  • Portuguese Visa application form

Please note: The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. Please contact your nearest embassy for accurate, up-to-date information.