Visa Information

Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism. This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Family/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in cash or debit , credit card in EGP.

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Portugal Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 2076  EGP payable in cash or credit

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

• Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge in EGP 2002 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application Centre.(the VFS service charge is changeable based on the euro rate and can be changed without any notifications, and the difference amount can be paid or refunded on the same day of submission).

All optional services are non-refundable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

ALL TYPE OF VISA APPLICATIONS:

1. Children under 6 years of age
2. Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
3. Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to partake in meetings or conferences
4. Family relatives of EU- (but not Portuguese) citizen, when travelling together or upon relocation

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

For the documents required checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–90% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 237pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 450 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

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Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting Family/Friend . This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Family/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in cash or debit , credit card in EGP.

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Portugal Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 2076  EGP payable in cash or credit

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

• Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge in EGP 2002 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application Centre.(the VFS service charge is changeable based on the euro rate and can be changed without any notifications, and the difference amount can be paid or refunded on the same day of submission).

All optional services are non-refundable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

ALL TYPE OF VISA APPLICATIONS:

1. Children under 6 years of age
2. Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
3. Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to partake in meetings or conferences
4. Family relatives of EU- (but not Portuguese) citizen, when travelling together or upon relocation

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

For the documents required checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–90% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 237pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 450 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

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Overview

If you plan to travel to Portugal for Business, you must apply for Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or a national visa (stay up to 6 months).

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Family/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in cash or debit , credit card in EGP.

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Portugal Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 2076  EGP payable in cash or credit

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

• Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge in EGP 2002 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application Centre.(the VFS service charge is changeable based on the euro rate and can be changed without any notifications, and the difference amount can be paid or refunded on the same day of submission).

All optional services are non-refundable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

ALL TYPE OF VISA APPLICATIONS:

1. Children under 6 years of age
2. Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
3. Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to partake in meetings or conferences
4. Family relatives of EU- (but not Portuguese) citizen, when travelling together or upon relocation

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

For the documents required checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–90% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 237pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 450 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

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Overview

If you plan to travel to Portugal for Cultural/Sports events, you must apply for Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days).

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Family/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in cash or debit , credit card in EGP.

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Portugal Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 2076  EGP payable in cash or credit

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

• Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge in EGP 2002 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application Centre.(the VFS service charge is changeable based on the euro rate and can be changed without any notifications, and the difference amount can be paid or refunded on the same day of submission).

All optional services are non-refundable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

ALL TYPE OF VISA APPLICATIONS:

1. Children under 6 years of age
2. Scientific researchers, as regulated in recommendation No. 2005/761/EG of the European Parliament
3. Representatives of charitable organizations up to the age of 25 years, who travel to partake in meetings or conferences
4. Family relatives of EU- (but not Portuguese) citizen, when travelling together or upon relocation

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

For the documents required checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–90% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 237pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 450 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The processing time for assessment of a Schengen visa varies accordingly to the nationality of the applicant and the period of the year in which the application is given. The regular visa processing time is 15 working days upon completion of the application, the processing time may be extended to 30 or even 60 days calendar days, in cases that require a detailed assessment.

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Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for temp residency ( up to 1 year ). This visa is given for a travel period more than 90 days up to 365 days.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Independent work purposes, Professional internship, Medical Treatment: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in cash or debit, credit card in EGP.

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Portugal Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 2005 EGP payable in cash or credit/Debit cards.

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

• Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge in EGP 2076 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application Centre.(the VFS service charge is changeable based on the euro rate and can be changed without any notifications, and the difference amount can be paid or refunded on the same day of submission).

All optional services are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

General Requirements for all type of E-Visa

1. Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, in case of minor children, form application form needs to be signed by both parents , to download the application please click here
2. One recent 35x45 mm photographs in color, of head on, with the uncovered head for gentlemen and white background.

3. Passport :

   • current passport must contain at least two blank pages
   • The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip.
   • photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa
   • Copy of all non-empty pages has to be provided.

4. Original Criminal record certificate translated and must be legalized from the embassy (children under 16 are exempted)

5. Request for criminal record enquiry by the immigration and border services (SEF).
6. Round flight ticket or Reservation indicating the complete itinerary of the tour more than 90 days and less than 365 days
7. Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
8. Rejection before of not (in case of rejection before a copy of rejection letter should attached) + Copy of National ID.
9. Up-to-date original personal bank account statement for the last 6 months and stamped.
10. Valid travel insurance, allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation and cover the duration of stay. (Travel insurance from Portugal is accepted).
11. Documents to be provided by minors:
• Birth certificate translated.(copy + original )
• If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: a power of attorney of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel.
• If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a power of attorney of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state.
• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT.
• EMPORARY STAY VISA FOR THE TRANSFER OF NATIONAL CITIZENS FROM

STATE PARTIES TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION, FOR SERVICE.PROVIDING OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PURPOSES.

• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT.
• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, ACADEMIC TEACHING OR

HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACTIVITY.

• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR AMATEUR SPORTS.
• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR STUDY PROGRAM AT AN EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT,

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM, UNPAID PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, VOLUNTARY WORK

AND INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENTS RELATED TO THE FREE MOVEMENT OF SERVICES.

• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR ACCOMPANYING A FAMILY MEMBER

UNDERGOING MEDICAL TREATMENT.

• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SEASONAL WORK

(UP TO 270 DAYS IN A 12 MONTH PERIOD).

• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE.
• TEMPORARY STAY VISA FORACCOMPANYINGA FAMILY MEMBERHOLDINGA

TEMPORARY STAY VISA.

TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR REMOTE WORK - “DIGITAL NOMADS”

For more information, kindly check the checklist. Click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–90% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 237pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 450 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The legal processing time for a national visa is 30-90 calendar days.

Download Forms

Overview

Application is applicable in case you are travelling for long stay ( more than 1 year ). This visa is given for a travel period more than 365 days.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Independent work purposes, Professional internship, Medical Treatment: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in cash or debit, credit card in EGP.

VFS service charge

Applicants applying at the Portugal Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 2005 EGP payable in cash or credit/Debit cards.

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Egyptian pounds is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee & service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

• Below are the additional optional services available at the visa application center at nominal price.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge in EGP 2076 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the visa application Centre.(the VFS service charge is changeable based on the euro rate and can be changed without any notifications, and the difference amount can be paid or refunded on the same day of submission).

All optional services are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

General Requirements for all type of D-Visa

Important Note :

According to the latest instructions from the Portugal mission, All the citizens whose residence card has expired in Portugal and request to obtain a visa in order re enter Portugal, they are requested to apply for a long-term visa (including all required documents).

1. Application form filled out and signed by the applicant, in case of minor children, form application form needs to be signed by both parents, to download the application please click here
2. One recent 35x45 mm photographs in color, of head on, with the uncovered head for gentlemen and white background.

3. Passport :

   • current passport must contain at least two blank pages
   • The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after return from the planned trip.
   • photocopy of data page and previous Schengen visa
   • Copy of all non-empty pages has to be provided.

4. Original Criminal record certificate translated and must be legalized from embassy (children under 16 are exempted)

5. Request for criminal record enquiry by the immigration and border services (SEF).
6. Flight ticket one way
7. Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
8. Rejection before of not (in case of rejection before a copy of rejection letter should attached) + Copy of National ID.
9. Up-to-date original personal bank account statement for the last 6 months and stamped or the husband/Wife bank statement from Portugal.
10. Valid travel insurance, allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation and cover the duration of stay. (Travel insurance from Portugal is accepted).
11. Documents to be provided by minors:
1. Birth certificate translated.(copy + original )
2. If the minor travel without his/her legal guardian: a power of attorney of both parents or legal guardian, the application needs to be signed by both parents in front of VFS Global agent, in case of one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel.
3. If the minor is travelling with one parent or one of his/her legal guardian : a power of attorney of the other parent, who isn’t traveling or a legal guardian needs to be submitted, in case if one parent/guardian is residing in another country, he/she has to submit a written letter of consent to the travel. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state. Itinerary, if visiting more than one member state.

For More Information ,Kindly find types of residency :

• JOB SEEKER VISA –UP TO120DAYS

For more information, kindly check the checklist. Click here

• RESIDENCE VISA FOR EMPLOYMENT.
• RESIDENCE VISA FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT OR IMMIGRANT ENTREPRENEUR

AND STARTUP VISA

• RESIDENCE VISA FOR TEACHING, HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND CULTURAL

ACTIVITY OR HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY SALARIED

EMPLOYEES.

• RESIDENCY VISA FOR RESEARCH, STUDY, STUDENTS EXCHANGE,

INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTARY WORK.

• RESIDENCY VISA FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION.
• RESIDENCY VISA FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF RESIDENCE FOR PENSIONERS,

RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OR PEOPLE LIVING ON THEIR OWN INCOME.

• RESIDENCY VISA FOR ACCOMPANYING A FAMILY MEMBER HOLDING A

RESIDENCY VISA.

• RESIDENCY VISA FOR REMOTEWORK - “DIGITALNOMADS”.

For more information, kindly check the checklists.

Photo Specifications

Applicants need to submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

General

The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

• Use plain light-coloured background.
• The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
• Not tilted picture (portrait style) showing both edges of face clearly.
• Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–90% of the photograph.
• Photo in sharp focus and clear.

Photo Size

The photo for each visa applicant submitted must measure:

• The picture dimensions must be 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 237pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
• On the other hand, the photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. However, 450 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one.
• Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes. Finally, the image weight (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.

Resolution

• An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
• Photos resolution should be 300 dpi, so, when you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.

• The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Grup Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected (a warning will be shown).

  • Attaching the Photo to the Application form
• Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.

Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, one photograph for each children MUST be glued to the application form of the father or the mother, depending on whom are they traveling with.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete.

Processing Time

The legal processing time for a national visa is 30-90 calendar days.

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