Visa Information

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

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1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Visiting family and Friends visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You may visit our website and click on the link “Track your Application”. Please keep your date of birth and passport number information handy while tracking your application status.

Please be informed that passport that has remain uncollected from VF Global visa application centers after 90days that the passport was received from embassy would be returned back to Portugal Embassy, Abuja

Or Email us at: info.ptng@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 08150188800

Also one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, please click here to see the price list.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.

Overview

This visa is issued to the applicants who are travelling to Portugal for employment purpose.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

1. Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
2. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
3. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
4. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

The D2 visa is a residence visa aiming at entrepreneurs and foreign nationals who wish to establish their professional independent activity in Portugal and/or have been hired as service providers (within the range of liberal professionals) by a service provider or a company in Portugal.

Since the term ‘liberal professions’ is understood differently in different Member States of the European Union, for the purpose of the D2 visa application, a liberal profession is considered as follows: “liberal professions provide intellectual services based on a specific professional qualification or skill. These services are provided personally and rest on a relationship of trust. Members of the liberal professions carry out their activity autonomously and on a professionally independent basis. They are characterised by a professional ethos, have an obligation to the interests of their client, are required to act in the public interest and are subject to a system of professional organisation and oversight (as defined in the Rome Manifesto adopted by the European and Economic Social Committee in 2017). Hence, the liberal profession is “of a marked intellectual character, requiring a high-level qualification and are usually subject to clear and strict professional regulation. In the exercise of such an activity, the personal element is of special importance and such exercise always involves a large measure of independence in the accomplishment of the professional activities” (as defined by the judgment issued by the European Court of Justice in the case „C-267/99, Adam./.Administration de l’enregistrement et des domaines de Luxembourg“)

As for any residence visa, the D2 visa grants two entries in Portugal to the visa holder, being valid for a period of 4 months (120 days). During that period, the visa holder is required to apply for a residency permit with the competent Portuguese authorities: https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/solicitar/trabalhar/art90-aq/

StartUp Visa Program established by IAPMEI, I.P.

The StartUp Visa Program is an accreditation program focused on supporting and promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Portugal, aiming to attract foreign investment, talent and capacity for innovation to the country. The StartUp Visa Program has been established by IAPMEI,

I.P. (the Portuguese public Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation – within the Portuguese Ministry of Economy) and is particularly aimed at young entrepreneurs from all over the world who wish to open an innovative company or work for a Portuguese StartUp certified by IAPMEI, I.P., in the framework of this program. Therefore, IAPMEI, I.P is responsible for assessing and accrediting the startups under the StartUp Visa Program. So if you are a young entrepreneur planning to work with one of the Startup Visa Certified Incubators by IAPMEI, I.P., please find here the list of certified incubators by IAPMEI, I.P under the StartUp Visa Program.

Applicants who wish to submit their D2 visa application under the StartUp Visa Program, must have the Statement form issued by IAPMEI, I.P. and must submit it together with the other mandatory documents mentioned on this checklist.

a. Eligibility criteria (established by IAPMEI, I.P.)

International entrepreneurs wishing to access the Startup Visa Program must accomplish the following criteria:

1. Intend to develop business activities to produce innovative goods and services;
2. Open or relocate companies and/or projects focused on technology and knowledge, with a perspective of developing innovative products;
3. Have the potential to create qualified employment;
4. Have the potential to attain, 5 years after the incubation period, a turnover over 325.000€ per year, and/or assets value over 325.000€ per year.

b. Evaluation process (established by IAPMEI, I.P.)

The evaluation of the economic and innovative potential is made based on the degree of innovation, the scalability of the business, the market potential, the capacity of the management team, the potential for creating qualified employment in Portugal and the relevance of the applicant in the team.

The applications to the StartUp Visa Program are directly submitted to IAPMEI, I.P. and not to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi. Additional information about the StartUp Visa is available here: https://startupportugal.com/programs/startup-visa/

Applicants who wish to submit their visa application under the StartUp Visa Program, must have the Statement form issued by IAPMEI, I.P. at the moment of applying for a D2 residence visa and should submit it together with the documents mentioned on this checklist. It should be noted that, although the business project and contract is approved by IAPMEI, I.P., the entrepreneur is not exempted from the legal obligation to comply with the requirements and procedures for the entry and residence in Portugal with the competent authorities.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

1. Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
2. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
3. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
4. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

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Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

The D3 visa is a residence visa for teaching and/or research purposes and/or high qualified professionals. Applicants who have been hired by a Portuguese cultural institution to develop a cultural activity or project, within the framework of a project recognized by the member of the Portuguese Government responsible for the area of culture or by law as of national interest are also entitled to apply for a D3 visa.

Therefore the D3 visa is entitled to all foreign citizens (who are not nationals from Switzerland and the Member States of the European Union and/or the European Economic Area) and: a) who have been admitted as PhD students at a Portuguese high institution; or b) as researchers at a research centre recognised by the Ministry of Education and Science of Portugal; or c) that that have been hired to teach at a higher education institution in Portugal; or d) that have been hired to perform a high qualified job at a Portuguese company.

As for any residence visa, D3 visa grants two entries in Portugal to the visa holder, being valid for a period of 4 months (120 days). During that period, the visa holder is required to apply for a residency permit with the competent Portuguese authorities: https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/solicitar/trabalhar/art90-aq/

Tech Visa program

Tech Visa is an accreditation program focused on providing Portuguese companies with a fast-track system to hire highly qualified professionals from outside the Schengen area. It aims at simplifying the access to highly qualified professionals (and who are nationals of countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area and Switzerland) to jobs at Portuguese companies, particularly in the field of technology, information and innovation. Therefore, the Tech Visa program is mostly aimed at technological and innovative companies that are looking to attract highly qualified and specialized professionals to Portugal.

The Tech Visa program is run by IAPMEI, I.P. (the Portuguese public Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation – within the Portuguese Ministry of Economy). Therefore, IAPMEI, I.P is responsible for assessing and accrediting companies under the Tech Visa program. So if you are a highly qualified worker and plan to work in Portugal, find here the list of certified companies by IAPMEI, I.P under the Tech Visa program.

Applicants who wish to submit their visa application under the Tech Visa program and therefore have the liability agreement issued by IAPMEI, I.P. must apply for a D3 residence visa together with the documents mentioned on this checklist.

International entrepreneurs wishing to access the Startup Visa Program must accomplish the following criteria:

Additional information about the Tech Visa program addressed to the companies can be found at the following hyperlink: https://www.iapmei.pt/Paginas/Tech-Visa-en.aspx

Can my family members apply for the visa for accompanying family members while I apply for the D3 visa?

Yes. The D3 visa does grant the right to the family member(s) of the D3 visa applicant to apply together with him/her for the visa for accompanying family members (DF). Family members of the D3 applicant do not need an appointment at VFS, although they should submit their applicants at the same time as the D3 applicant and applications shall be assessed together.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

This visa is issued to the applicants applying for more than one year who are travelling for residence visa for research, study, high school student exchange, internship or volunteering

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

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Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Applicants who want to join their spouse/parents/siblings have to apply under this category.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

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Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

This visa is issued to the applicants for the establishment of residence for senior citizens, religious people or income (Investment, Rents, Personal Revenues) dependent people.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

The job seeker visa entitles its holder to enter and remain only in Portugal for the purpose of looking for a job in Portugal. It authorizes its holder to work in Portugal until the visa expires or until (and in case) the residence permit is granted. This job seeker visa is granted for a period of 120 days and might be renewed for another 60 days. It allows for only one entry in Portugal.

The issuance of this visa grants its holder the possibility of registering as a job seeker at one of the Portuguese employment and vocational training centres run by the Institute of Employment and Vocational Training (IEFP – Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional), the Portuguese Public Employment Institute. Once registered at one of those employment and vocational training centers, job seekers should not miss any appointment scheduled by the concerned employment centre in which moment the job seeker will be informed about potential employment and training opportunities in Portugal. At that moment job seekers should bring with them their valid documents which allows to legally reside and work in Portugal, among which the job seeker visa. For any further information, applicants are invited to kindly check: https://eportugal.gov.pt/en/servicos/inscrever-se-no-centro-de-emprego

The issuance of this visa also allows the applicant, once it has found a job and signed an employment contract with his/her employer, the right to apply for a residence permit in Portugal. To do so, the job seeker visa holder must fulfil the general conditions and criteria for granting a temporary residence permit in Portugal, which can be checked at the following hyperlink: https://imigrante.sef.pt/en/solicitar/residir/art77-1/

Once the 120-days period expires and in case the job seeker visa holder has not succeed in getting a job in Portugal nor has the visa holder be able of applying for a residence permit, the visa holder must leave Portugal.

Can I travel to other Schengen countries in case I am granted a job seeker visa?

No. The job seeker visa only grants the right to enter and stay in Portugal with the sole purpose of finding a job in Portugal during the validity of the visa (120 day-period that can be renewed for a period of 60 days). Holders of a job seeker visa are not entitled to travel to any other Schengen country.

I could not find a job in Portugal and I was not able to apply for a residence permit. Can I apply again for a job seeker visa?

In these situations, you can apply a second time for a job seeker visa but only one year after the expiry of the previous visa. The fact that the applicant was granted a job seeker visa once does not automatically grant him/her another job seeker visa. The second application is assessed independently and as per the documents mentioned in this checklist. The applicant can be once again called for an interview at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi.

The 120-day period has come to an end and I was not able to find a job. Can I request an extension of my job seeker visa?

The job seeker visa might be renewed for a 60-day period. To request the visa extension, the visa holder must be registered at the IEFP, I.P., as job seeker. The job seeker visa holder must also submit a declaration in which she/he explains how the conditions of the planned stay have not changed and which will be reassessed by the competent authorities.

Can my family members apply for the visa for accompanying family members while I apply for the job seeker visa? No. The job seeker visa does not grant the right to the family member(s) of the job seeker visa applicant to apply together with him/her for the visa for accompanying family members (DF).

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

If you wish to visit appeal against the Visa decision, application can be submitted in VFS Portugal Visa Application Center without a prior appointment.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

This visa is issued to the applicants for a period less than one year in the framework of transfer of nationals to state parties to the World Trade Organization (WTO), intra-corporate transfers and for service providing or professional training purposes.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

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Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Temporary Stay visa is issued to the applicants for a period of less than one year who are travelling for independent business activity.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Temporary Stay visa is issued to below mentioned for a period of less than one year.

• Scientific research purpose
• Academic teaching purpose
• Highly qualified activity purpose

Documents Required

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Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Temporary Stay visa is issued to the applicants for a period of less than one year applying for amateur sports purposes.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

This visa is applicable for exceptional and well-founded circumstances, namely for programs of study in a certified institution, Student exchange, unpaid professional internship, volunteer work or pursuant to WTO obligations or those arising from conventions and international agreements to which Portugal is a state party. This visa is given for travel period of more than 90 days and less than one year.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Temporary Stay visa is issued to the applicants for a period of less than one year applying for accompanying of a currently ill member.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

This visa is issued to the applicants who are travelling to Portugal for below mentioned seasonal work. This visa is given for travel period of more than 90 days.

1. Agriculture, livestock, hunting, forestry and fishing.
2. Housing, hotel and restaurant industries.
3. Food, drinks and tobacco industries.
4. Wholesale and Retail commerce.
5. Construction industries.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

This visa is issued to the applicants for a period of less than one year applying for Educational or professional course attendency.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required.

Documents Required

Please click here for document checklist in English

Please click here for document checklist in Portugese

Note:

Police Character signed and stamped by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country of residence
1. All the Police Character Certificate from the jurisdiction, being Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon or Ghana must be duly legalized (with a stamp) from the country where the document was issued and then by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
2. Applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an Interview if desired by The Embassy of Portugal, Abuja in Nigeria.
3. All original plus photocopies while submitting the visa application in VFS.

Photo Specifications

Photograph Quality

The photographs must:

• Show you looking directly at the camera
• Show your skin tones naturally
• Have appropriate brightness and contrast
• Be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

Style and lighting

The photographs must be:

• Be colour neutral
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible-no hair across your eyes
• Show you facing square on to the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted, and showing both edges of your face clearly
• Be taken with a plain light-coloured background
• Be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red eye

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• Be colour neutral
• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, and no tinted lenses (if possible, avoid heavy frames - wear lighter framed glasses if you have them)
• Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

Head coverings :

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.

Expression and frame

Your photographs must:

• Show you alone (no chair backs, toys or other people visible), looking at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.

Processing Time

The processing time depends upon the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja, Nigeria.

Download Forms

Please click here National Visa Application Form

SEF FORM

Term of Responsibility

Overview

If you wish to visit Portugal for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Portugal.

Visa application can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors (only parents or legal guardians).

If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit a particular Schengen country, please contact that concerned country's Embassy.

The issue of Schengen visas is discretionary and depends on examination of each individual case, including purpose of visit and intention to return.

Documents Required

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

For Business visa checklist please click here.

For Tourist visa checklist please click here.

For Seasonal work visa checklist please click here.

Photo Specifications

Photo Appearance

• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• Face should cover about 60-70 percent of the photo area.
• The photograph MUST be in color and have only a white background. Photos with dark, busy, or patterned backgrounds will not be accepted.
• General, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed
• Photograph depicting a person wearing a traditional facemask or veil that does not permit adequate identification is not acceptable

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Kindly download the Photo Specification file for more information.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

To get an update on the status of your application:

You may visit our website and click on the link “Track your Application”. Please keep your date of birth and passport number information handy while tracking your application status.

Please be informed that passport that has remain uncollected from VF Global visa application centers after 90days that the passport was received from embassy would be returned back to Portugal Embassy, Abuja

Or Email us at: info.ptng@vfshelpline.com

Or Contact our Helpline at: 08150188800

Also one may request for an SMS update service which is an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process.

Experience the benefits of this service, please click here to see the price list.

Download Forms

Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English language only. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.

For minors, the application must be signed by both the parents or a legal guardian.

New Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below.

Please click here

Term of Responsibility Form

To Download a Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

OR

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.