Visa Information

Overview

The purpose of the visit is to travel to Portugal as a tourist, either by taking a trip organised by a tour operator, or through individual booking of tickets and accommodation.

There is a very little chance of being granted a visa if you are a tourist.

A Visitor’s Visa (Schengen - type C) only allows foreign nationals to visit Portugal and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.

Please click on each of the tabs above and on How to apply for more information about document requirements and application procedures.

Visa Fees

The fee for applying for a visitor’s visa (Short Term Visa – type C) is 90 Euros/ 359 NIS. Children between 6-12 years pay 45 Euros/ 180 NIS.

These groups are exempted from the visa fee:

• children under the age of six
• pupils, students or accompanying teachers when the purpose of the trip is educational or training
• researchers entering the Schengen area to carry out scientific research
• citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA area who are closely related to an EU/EEA national
• Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge of NIS 120 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre.

Visa fee payment can only be made in cash.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Please click here for the checklist that explains which documents you must hand in with your application.

Photo Specifications

Everyone who applies for a visa or a residence permit must hand in a photo with their application. The photo must meet certain requirement, so that you are easily recognized.

• The photo must show the whole head (the face must take up 70-80 per cent of the photo) and the top of your shoulders.
• Eyes must be open and clearly visible with no hair across the eyes.
• Wearing glasses is permitted. The lenses must not be tinted, the frame must not cover parts of your eyes and there must be no reflection in the lenses.
• Religious headgear is permitted if your chin, forehead and both cheeks are clearly visible. The headgear must not cast a shadow on the face.
• the photo must be
• in sharp focus, clear and with good contrast
• printed on high-quality photo paper at a high resolution
• taken directly from the front, against a light background
• in colour
• 35–40 mm wide
• maximum six months old, and look like you

Please note

If the photo you enclose does not meet all the requirements, you will be asked to submit a new photo.

If your application also concerns your child, you must submit photos both of you and your child.

Illustration of photo requirements

Processing Time

The processing time is 25 days – 15 days for handling the case.

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Application Form

Overview

The purpose of travel is business/work, commercial activity.

A Visitor’s Visa (Schengen - type C) only allows foreign nationals to visit Portugal and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.

Please click on each of the tabs above and on How to apply for more information about document requirements and application procedures.

Visa Fees

The fee for applying for a visitor’s visa (Short Term Visa – type C) is 90 Euros/ 359 NIS. Children between 6-12 years pay 45 Euros/ 180 NIS.
These groups are exempted from the visa fee:

• children under the age of six
• pupils, students or accompanying teachers when the purpose of the trip is educational or training
• researchers entering the Schengen area to carry out scientific research
• citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA area who are closely related to an EU/EEA national
• Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge of NIS 120 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre.

Visa fee payment can only be made in cash.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Please click here for the checklist that explains which documents you must hand in with your application.

Photo Specifications

Everyone who applies for a visa or a residence permit must hand in a photo with their application. The photo must meet certain requirement, so that you are easily recognized.

• The photo must show the whole head (the face must take up 70-80 per cent of the photo) and the top of your shoulders.
• Eyes must be open and clearly visible with no hair across the eyes.
• Wearing glasses is permitted. The lenses must not be tinted, the frame must not cover parts of your eyes and there must be no reflection in the lenses.
• Religious headgear is permitted if your chin, forehead and both cheeks are clearly visible. The headgear must not cast a shadow on the face.
• the photo must be
• in sharp focus, clear and with good contrast
• printed on high-quality photo paper at a high resolution
• taken directly from the front, against a light background
• in colour
• 35–40 mm wide
• maximum six months old, and look like you

Please note

If the photo you enclose does not meet all the requirements, you will be asked to submit a new photo.

If your application also concerns your child, you must submit photos both of you and your child.

Illustration of photo requirements

Processing Time

The processing time is 25 days – 15 days for handling the case.

Download Forms

Application Form

Overview

The purpose of travel is usually visiting a close family member.

It is difficult to get a visa in order to visit family members. If you want to visit a more distant family member or a friend, it is very unlikely that you will be granted a visa.

A Visitor’s Visa (Schengen - type C) only allows foreign nationals to visit Portugal and the other Schengen countries for up to 90 days.

Please click on each of the tabs above and on How to apply for more information about document requirements and application procedures. The person you are going to

Visa Fees

The fee for applying for a visitor’s visa (Short Term Visa – type C) is 90 Euros/ 359 NIS. Children between 6-12 years pay 45 Euros/ 180 NIS.

These groups are exempted from the visa fee:

• children under the age of six
• pupils, students or accompanying teachers when the purpose of the trip is educational or training
• researchers entering the Schengen area to carry out scientific research
• citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA area who are closely related to an EU/EEA national
• Representatives of non-governmental organisations who are aged 25 or under, who take part in seminars, conferences, sports events, cultural events or educational events organised by NGOs.

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge of NIS 120 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre.

Visa fee payment can only be made in cash.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Please click here for the checklist that explains which documents you must hand in with your application.

Photo Specifications

Everyone who applies for a visa or a residence permit must hand in a photo with their application. The photo must meet certain requirement, so that you are easily recognized.

• The photo must show the whole head (the face must take up 70-80 per cent of the photo) and the top of your shoulders.
• Eyes must be open and clearly visible with no hair across the eyes.
• Wearing glasses is permitted. The lenses must not be tinted, the frame must not cover parts of your eyes and there must be no reflection in the lenses.
• Religious headgear is permitted if your chin, forehead and both cheeks are clearly visible. The headgear must not cast a shadow on the face.
• the photo must be
• in sharp focus, clear and with good contrast
• printed on high-quality photo paper at a high resolution
• taken directly from the front, against a light background
• in colour
• 35–40 mm wide
• maximum six months old, and look like you

Please note

If the photo you enclose does not meet all the requirements, you will be asked to submit a new photo.

If your application also concerns your child, you must submit photos both of you and your child.

Illustration of photo requirements

Processing Time

The processing time is 25 days – 15 days for handling the case.

Download Forms

Application Form

Overview

If you wish to come to Portugal to work, you need a residence permit. You must normally have found a job first. What residence permit you should apply for depends on your competence and the type of work you will be doing in Portugal.

If you wish to study or go to school in Portugal for more than three months, you must apply for a study permit. If you are granted a study permit, you will also be able to work for up to 20 hours a week while you are studying and full-time during holidays.

If you plan to travel to Portugal to receive medical treatment, you must apply for a residence permit. If you need someone to accompany you, he or she can also be granted such a residence permit.

Click on each of the tabs above and on How to apply for more information about document requirements and application procedures.

Visa Fees

439 NIS in cash

VFS service charge:

Apart from the visa fee, a VFS service charge of NIS 120 (for submission with biometrics) inclusive of VAT per application will be levied for applicants applying at the Visa Application Centre.

Visa fee payment can only be made in cash.

All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

Checklists showing which documents you need to submit together with your application

Photo Specifications

Everyone who applies for a visa or a residence permit must hand in a photo with their application. The photo must meet certain requirement, so that you are easily recognized.

• The photo must show the whole head (the face must take up 70-80 per cent of the photo) and the top of your shoulders.
• Eyes must be open and clearly visible with no hair across the eyes.
• Wearing glasses is permitted. The lenses must not be tinted, the frame must not cover parts of your eyes and there must be no reflection in the lenses.
• Religious headgear is permitted if your chin, forehead and both cheeks are clearly visible. The headgear must not cast a shadow on the face.
• the photo must be
• in sharp focus, clear and with good contrast
• printed on high-quality photo paper at a high resolution
• taken directly from the front, against a light background
• in colour
• 35–40 mm wide
• maximum six months old, and look like you

Please note

If the photo you enclose does not meet all the requirements, you will be asked to submit a new photo.

If your application also concerns your child, you must submit photos both of you and your child.

Illustration of photo requirements

Processing Time

The reply needs 21 days.

Download Forms

Application Form