Contract or written service provider proposal for liberal professions; and, if applicable, a declaration by competent authorities certifying professional competence for the referred activity; Proof of financial means available in Portugal, including those obtained through a financial institution in Portugal, and proof, by any means, of intention to invest in Portuguese territory; Declaration issued by the Agency for Competition and Innovation (IAPMEI), certifying the signing of an incubation contract with a certified incubator, in accordance with Article 6o of Normative Order n. 4/2018 of the Minister of Economy, of 2 February that regulates the Startup Visa Program. The insurance should have a minimum coverage of 30,000 or 50,000 USD; shall a multiple entry visa be granted, applicants shall sign the statement, set out in the application form, declaring that they are aware of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays. We strongly encourage you to retain a copy of the entire important document for your reference. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket. If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be entered first. b. accommodation provided by family/friends in Portugal: minors hosts recent (not older than 1 month) cover letter (signed and dated) - confirming travel period and address of stay - is required, along with a copy of hosts passports bio page + hosts permit of stay in Portugal, if host is non EU citizen. Temporary stay visa for scientific research, higher education professorial activity or highly qualified activity purposes for a period of less than a year. Please click here to ascertain any dates that the consulate will be closed, as this will also affect the processing time of your application. by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing Fulfills admission criteria or has been accepted to university for a study program and has sufficient resources to attend such program. Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background, Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print), Customers-employees going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop organised by their company or another company directly related to their company, Customers-employees going to be actively involved in a conference/seminar/workshop, Students going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop related to their studies, holding a valid UK residence permit. Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice. A statement signed by the host family; or. A single trip is considered when a customer enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area. When applying through the Portuguese Consulate in Manchester then host in Portugal also needs to provide a declaration of support legalised by a Notary Public (visa application Manchester and Edinburgh). providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee. applicant of the applicant and provided that a complete visa application is submitted. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customers first needs to apply for a new passport. confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,) reservation mentioning customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details. of subsistence can be made through a statement of responsibility issued by the organization in charge of student exchange programs. Applicants, who intend to travel to Portugal purely for tourist purposes, i.e. Todetermine means of subsistence, means obtained through a work contract or work contract promise should be taken into consideration. The travel insurance clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 . a statement of responsibility issued by the entity hosting interns. Customer, who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends legally residing in Portugal, need to apply as Visitor Family/Friends. An official document of the medical institution confirming necessity for medical care in that institution and proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment; Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, according the following requirements: If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance). Please click here to ascertain any dates that the consulate will be closed, as this will also affect the processing Representatives of non-profit organisations (up to 25 years old) actively participating in conferences/events (sports, cultural or educational) organised by non-profit organisations. TEMPORARY STAY VISA OVER 3 MONTHS- EXCEPTIONAL AND WELL-FOUNDED CIRCUMSTANCES: This is applicable namely for programs of study in a Certified institution, Student exchange, Applying for a short stay visa (Tourist: including visits to family or friends, Business, EEA/EU Family member or Transit). In case of minors, application forms should be signed by the parent holding parental responsibility or legal guardian; When minors are not travelling with both parents, or are travelling with a third person, a travel authorization of one or both parents respectively, or a court order, a. Work contract, work promise or demonstration of interest; Professional certificate, when such profession is regulated in Portugal. The following counties, please click here, come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in London, i.e. processing time. To determine means of subsistence: means obtained through grants or scholarships should be taken into consideration. visiting for pleasure, need to apply for a Tourist visa,. Following family members of an EEA/EU national are entitled to apply for a Schengen visa under EU category, i.e. Holding a valid US residence permit. application processing. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation. The travel insurance clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 . by the applicant. In case the customers holds a short stay visa for the UK, a, applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit, Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining applicants financial situation. Researchers admitted to officially recognized research or higher education centers (Article 91o-B Law 23/2007) are exempt from providing proof of means of subsistence. Applicants applying in San Francisco are required to pay the Visa Fee by way of a money order or Banker / Cashier check in favor of the Consulate General of Portugal. If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia. The visa processing time is a minimum of 3 weeks, depending on the nationality of the applicant of the applicant and provided that a complete visa application is submitted; please click here for the list of nationalities that may have an extended processing time. For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? It is subject to change without notice. Description of the training program, including objectives and learning components; The legal status of the intern within the host institution; A statement that internship does not constitute a replacement for a professional post and acknowledgement of responsibility of payment by the host institution of living costs and removal in case of illegal stay. Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Every Business visa application has to be confirmed by an invitation letter from a business/company based in Portugal, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist. providing Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer company should be provided, 1. Document issued by the higher education or training institution certifying admission to a course for the duration of less than one year. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket. by the Portugal consulate, ensure that you have all the documents as per your Visa Categories. After a visa application has been submitted, it is still be possible for the consulate to request additional documents/information and by doing so this may prolong or delay the visa processing time. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning minors name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area. b. your application. During that time, the holder of a residency visa is required to request a residency permit with the Immigration and Border Services (SEF). has to be submitted. Full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background). VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply as Business. The original passport will need to be resubmitted once the visa is approved. The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite customers for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which the customers accept responsibility for. Unpaid professional internship, Volunteer work or pursuant to WTO obligations or those arising from conventions and international agreements to which Portugal is a state Sweden and Switzerland. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account, iv. In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER, 1. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area. their EEA/EU family member: Any applicants, travelling without their EEA/EU family member, cannot apply under EU category and need to apply for a Tourist visa, i.e. Notarized copy of passport or official travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond date of intended stay in Portugal. Please refer to the checklist for the list of documents as required by the Portugal All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card. WebTRACK YOUR APPLICATION - ONLINE TRACKING * TRACK YOUR APPLICATION Reference Number * Date Of Birth * Enter the text shown in image Important Note: Site Supports IE 9 confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,) reservation mentioning customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details. 4. The following counties, please click here, come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in London, i.e. Passport); Two identical passport photographs, up-to-date and in good condition, allowing proper identification; Valid travel insurance with, zero deductible, covering necessary medical expenses, including emergency assistance and repatriation; Form authorizing access to Portuguese criminal record by the Immigration and Border Services (SEF)(, FBI Criminal record from country of origin or country of residency for over one year (minors under 16 years of age are exempt from producing any criminal record related document); Residency visas allow two entries and are valid for a period of 4 months. The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area; i.e. Other documents submitted along with your Visa/ Resident permit applications are not returned. WebVFS : Get ApplicantStatus. The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission. is occurring within the same company or corporate group, and that the host institution is providing similar services to those provided by the institution from which the third-country national is being transferred; or is referring to partners or workers, that have been in that institution for at least one year, based in another state party to the WTO falling under one of the following categories: partners or workers in a managerial position working as senior staff and perform executive administration tasks, under the guidance of the board of administration; partners or workers with the necessary technical skills to the delivery of the referred activity, research equipment, as well as technical and managerial skills; partners or workers due to get professional training in Portugal. Notarized Copy of the passport or other travel document, valid for an additional 3 months following the duration of the intended stay; Document certifying the third-country national is in a regular situation when the applicant is from a different nationality than that of the country where the visa is being Please advise them that it is required the version with apostile or if without, when presented to VFS Global, in its still sealed envelope. In case the customers holds a short stay visa for the UK, applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit, Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member), b. Temporary stay visa for academic or professional training purposes, PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL, SPORT OR RELIGIOUS EVENTS. 61.): Subordinate highly qualified activity (art. officially recognized university are exempt from producing any health insurance or similar, proof of compliance with admission criteria or acceptance to the university, Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted. In case the customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a, Parent(s) (only if child is under 18 years old or elderly parent cohabiting with child). Temporary stay visa for independent work. where the most nights will be spent) during a single trip to the Schengen Area. Written consent (signed and dated) for the minor to travel Parental authority/legal guardian passport Original or Certified copy through local or international notary service. Please stick the photograph on the Visa Application Form. The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa. b.Travellers cheques covering the same amount as explained under a. Applicants always have to bring and show their original Passport, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. If you have not purchased, please click here. processing. You may also apply directly at the Consulate General were no visa or additional fee will be charged. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English or Portuguese, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required. Welcome to VFS Global Visas, eVisas & Permits Passport Services Government Services Tourism Services Im applying from and Im going to Take Me To For work-related activities in the 1st and 2nd international category types (CITP) groups, as stipulated by the Council of Ministers, and following the opinion of the Permanent Commission for Social Harmonization (CPCS). To determine means of subsistence: means obtained through grants or scholarships should be taken into consideration. Term of responsibility - If the declaration is authenticated (by a public notary Portuguese or English) then no further documents are required, if not then in complement to the declaration, copy of hosts passports bio page + hosts permit of stay in Portugal, if host is non EU citizen+hosts proof of address in Portugal. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centres in Manchester or Edinburgh, which are outsourced representatives for the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester. Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centres in Manchester or Edinburgh, which are outsourced representatives for the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester. States of: Connecticut, Michigan and New York Territories of American Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico Work certificate and salary, as well as three last bank transcripts (proof of means of subsistence), covering the entire stay and return to the country of origin. a. States of: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, District of Columbia. In some cases, the processing time could be minimum 3 months. Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application: WASHINGTON DC: AREAS OF JURISDICTION The minimum processing time of a visa application is 2 weeks, so customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa applications return date as delays may occur. as required by the Portugal consulate, ensure that you have all the documents as per your Visa Categories. Temporary stay visa for amateur sports purposes. Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print). Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable. a. Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her National visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online. Students benefiting from a scholarship are exempt to provide proof of means of subsistence, as well as nationals from Portuguese-speaking countries. when the applicant benefits from a scholarship or research grant. Minors are customers who havent reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application (Tourist, Visitor Family/Friends, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit). a. Fulfils admission criteria or has been accepted to university for a study program and has sufficient resources to attend such program. Proof of internship acceptance by the certified host institution, proof of practical and theoretical training in the field of studies obtained or ongoing, including: Fixed residency for retirement purposes, religious purposes or people living out from individual revenues. Students going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop related to their studies, Applicants/Employees going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop organized by their company or another company directly related to their company, Applicants going to be actively involved in a conference/seminar/workshop, holding a valid US residence permit (NOT a B1/B2-type visa; in case applicant holds a short stay visa for the US, then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her residence In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Missions requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories). Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply for a Business visa. a. Notarized copy of the passport or other travel document, valid for an additional 3 months following the duration of the intended stay (Mail in application: Do not send the original Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application: The following counties, please click here, come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in London, i.e. Clear quality and with the face in focus. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping, ) need to apply as Tourist. form of border control within the Schengen Area. The following counties, please click here, come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester, i.e. If anyone or both parents original passport is not present then the copy of the passport bio data page needs to be notarised by an official notary. Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online by the applicant. Proof of means of subsistence, as stipulated by law; Proof of subsistence means can be made through a statement of responsibility, signed by a Portuguese national or by a foreign national legally resident in Portugal. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION, UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here) is also acceptable, then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member), b. Contract or written service provider proposal for liberal professions; and, if applicable, declaration by competent authorities certifying professional competence for the Proof of means of subsistence can be produced Important Retention of document: Please be informed that after processing of Visa/Resident permit applications, Embassy/Consulates only return passport with Signed declaration from the EU Family member. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account, iv. WebYou applied your documents at the visa section of a French Embassy or a French Consulate. Applicant shall be levied a service charge of SAR 169.08(VAT If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements, then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre. Temporary stay visas: allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. To determine means of subsistence: means obtained through grants or scholarships should be taken into consideration. b. Travellers cheques covering the same amount as explained under a. When applicable, a statement issued by the competent institution verifying compliance with necessary professional requisites, when the referred profession is subject to special qualification in Portugal. b. Proof of means of subsistence can be produced through a statement of responsibility issued by theworkershosting entity. 2. providing all the required documents and paying the applicable visa fee. The work activity must be registered in the list of work sectors for which seasonal work is available, defined by the Government: A third-country national that has had a prior admission into national territory for the purpose of seasonal work, at least once, in the last five years, having respected the requirements set by law regarding entry and stay in Portugal, will benefit from a simplified procedure for the delivery of a temporary stay visa for seasonal work purposes. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category. Schengen visa, low tariff: visa facilitation for citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kosovo, Russia and Ukraine*. Therefore, each customer first needs to duly complete and print the online visa application form as follows: Once the online Schengen visa application form has been printed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/family-members-of-portuguesecitizens-eu-eee-switzerland, https://www.sef.pt/en/pages/faq-detalhe.aspx?nID=8, https://www.vistos.mne.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/type-of-visa, https://www.vistos.mne.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/informacao-geral/tipo-de-visto, Tourism/Visitor Family & Friends/Conference, Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine. Notarized copy of the passport or other travel document, valid for an additional 3 months following the duration of the intended stay; (Mail in application: Do not send the Short Stay Schengen Visa- For children between 6 -12 years old and Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine) the Schengen visa fee amounts as shown in the above table. States of: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Document issued by sports federation certifying the practice of the referred sport; Statement of responsibility signed by the sports association or sports club responsible for housing and payment of necessary health care and repatriation costs. In the case of student exchange, proof of means of subsistence can be made through a statement of responsibility issued by the organization in charge of student exchange programs. Any customer, travelling without his/her EEA/EU or Swiss national family member or joining their EU family member who is in the Schengen area, cannot apply as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member and need to apply as Tourist, i.e. time. If joining the EU family member who is already in the Schengen Area, the customer should provide a signed declaration from the EU Family member stating that they will be meeting inside the Schengen Area or a proof of stay with both their names. For Portugal every customer needs to provide a signed printout from an online application form (VAF).