PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
NATIONAL VISAS – LONG TERM VISAS
Types
Temporary stay visa - is intended to allow entry into Portugal for a period of less than 1 year. It will be valid for the duration of the stay and for multiple entries in Portugal. Visa to obtain a residence permit - valid for two entries and for four months, during which period the holder must apply to the Aliens and Borders Service for a residence permit. TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TEMPORARY STAY VISA APPLICANTS YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year (not applicable children under 16) A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF (not applicable children up to 16 years).
Copy of the return ticket (not applicable when a residence visa is requested)
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TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
1. Medical treatment
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year (not applicable children under 16) A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF (not applicable children up to 16 years)
Copy of the return ticket
Medical Report
Proof issued by an official or officially recognized health establishment, ensuring hospitalization or outpatient treatment
In case of patients traveling under Cooperation Agreements, a document issued by a medical committee and medical appointment must be produced. In such cases, proof of means of subsistence and proof of housing may be replaced by a statement issued by the relevant Embassy in Lisbon to ensure the referred conditions. Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
2. Framework of transfer of nationals to state parties to the World Trade Organization (WTO), for service providing or professional training purposes
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Work contract or a service delivery contract or a document proving the quality of the owner of the company or of the corporate body (not applicable in the case of the same company)
Applicable to members of the companies or workers for at least one year in an establishment situated in another WTO State Party which fall into one of the following categories:
a) those who, having management powers, work as senior management of the company and manage an establishment; b) those having specific technical knowledge essential to the activity, research equipment, techniques or management of the company; c) those who must receive professional training in the establishment located in national territory
Residence permit if the person is not a national of that third country Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
3. Independent work purposes
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Contract or a promise of a Service Contract in the context of an independent professional activity of a temporary nature Statement issued by the competent authority to verify the requirements of the practice of the profession that in Portugal is subject to special qualifications
Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
4. Scientific research purposes, academic teaching purposes or highly qualified activity purposes, for less than a year
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Promise or a contract of employment; proposal or service agreement; or fellowship of scientific research to collaborate in a research center recognized by the Portuguese Ministry of Education Work contract or confirmation of employment offer, service agreement or service agreement offer, for academic teaching purposes or for highly qualified activity purposes in Portugal Statement issued by the competent authority to verify the requirements of the practice of the profession that in Portugal is subject to special qualifications
Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
5. Amateur sports purposes
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Promise or a contract of employment; proposal or service agreement for less than one year
Document of the National sport player federation confirming the exercise of that non-professional sports activity
Statement issued by the Association / Sports Club regarding accommodation and payment of any health care and expenses for return to the country of origin
Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
6. Study, Study exchange, unpaid professional internship, voluntary service and in compliance commitments international agreements and agreements of which PT is a party, for the provision of services Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Study or training
- Proof of the acceptance of the enrollment issued by the educational establishment;
- Proof of means of subsistence and accommodation
Professional internship
-document issued by a company with admission to the internship
-training contract and the program schedule
Document issued by the Organization responsible in Portugal for the voluntary program that certifies admission
Provision of services
-Service contract concluded between the foreign citizen and the final consumer;
Certificate of the technical qualifications required for the provision of the service in question.
- When applicable, a proof of exceptionality must also be presented Contract or a promise of service contract in the context of an independent temporary professional activity
Statement issued by the competent authority to verify the requirements of the practice of the profession that in Portugal is subject to special qualifications
Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
7. To accompany a family member undergoing medical treatment Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Proof of Kindship
Medical Report
Proof issued by an official or officially recognized health establishment, ensuring that family member has ensured the
hospitalization or the outpatient treatment
Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
8. Seasonal work purposes (more than 90 days and until 9 months per year)
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Proof of the technical qualifications required for the provision of that work
Contract or promise of employment contract valid for the seasonal work performed with a temporary work company or employer established in Portugal that identifies the place, time and type of work, as well as its duration, the remuneration to be earned and the duration of paid leave to which the worker is entitled Proof of accommodation or a rental agreement, which may be made available by the employer in accordance with current Portuguese legislation
Proof of an adequate protection in the event of sickness or a medical insurance and an insurance against accidents at work (provided by the employer), or
A health insurance, when there are periods that aren’t cover by any medical insurance, nor of benefits corresponding to the professional exercise or as a result of the work to be performed, as well as insurance of work accidents made available by the employer Contract or a promise of a Service Contract in the context of an independent professional activity of a temporary nature Statement issued by the competent authority to verify the requirements of the practice of the profession that in Portugal is subject to special qualifications
List of employment sectors of Seasonal Work:
Agriculture, animal production, hunting, forestry and fishing; Accommodation, catering and similar;
Food, beverage and tobacco industries;
Gross and retail commerce;
Construction;
Land transport.
Copy of the return ticket
A third-country national that has had a prior admission in Portugal for the purpose of seasonal work, at least once, in the last five years, having respected the requirements set by law regarding entry and stay in Portugal, will benefit from a simplified procedure for the delivery of a temporary stay visa for seasonal work purposes. Namely, the referred third-country national is exempt from producing documents referred in subparagraph c) and e) of paragraph 1 of article 51. A (housing, regulated profession certificate and return ticket). The visa application should be granted priority status for treatment purposes, and the deadline for issuing a decision cannot exceed 15 days. Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
TEMPORARY STAY VISAS
9. Academic or Professional Training Purposes
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Proof of the acceptance of the enrollment issued by the educational or training institution certifying admission to a course for the duration less than one year;
Proof of means of subsistence and accommodation
Copy of the return ticket
Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. RESIDENCY
Allows the stay in Portugal for a period of more than 1 year and is valid for two entries and for four months, during which period the holder must request a residence permit from the Aliens and Borders Service (SEF). GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
Official application form
(https://www.vistos.mne.pt/images/schengen/formularios/pedido_de_ visto_de_longa_duracao_pt.pdf) dully field and signed by the applicant)
2 Photos ( 1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation
Criminal record from the country of origin or the country of residency for over one year (not applicable for minors under 16 years old) Form authorizing the access to Portuguese criminal record by the Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) (not applicable for minors under 16 years old)
Proof of means of subsistence, as stipulated by law. Proof of means of subsistence can be made through a statement of responsibility, signed by a Portuguese national or by a foreign national legally resident in Portugal.
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RESIDENCY
1. Subordinate work activity
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
To determine means of subsistence, means obtained through a work contract or work contract promise should be taken into consideration. Proof of means of subsistence can be produced through a statement of responsibility issued by the workers hosting entity. Work contract, work promise or demonstration of interest Declaration issued by the Employment and Training Institute (IEFP) Professional certificate, when such profession is regulated in Portugal. Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
RESIDENCY
2. Independent Professional Activity or Migrants Entrepreneurs Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Independent Professional Activity:
Contract or written service provider proposal for liberal professions; and, if applicable, declaration by competent authorities certifying professional competence for the referred activity; Migrants Entrepreneurs:
Investment operations executed;
Proof of financial means available in Portugal, including those obtain through a financial institution is Portugal, and proof, by any means, of intention to invest in Portuguese territory; or,
Start up Visas -Declaration issued by the Agency for Competition and Innovation (IAPMEI), certifying the signing of an incubation contract with a certified incubator, in accordance with Article 6o of Normative Order n.º 4/2018 of the Minister of Economy, of 2 February that regulates the «Startup Visa» Program.
Means of subsistence (if applicable)
To determine means of subsistence, means obtained through a work contract or work contract promise should be taken into consideration Proof of means of subsistence can be produced through a statement of responsibility issued by the workers hosting entity. Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
RESIDENCY
3. Teaching purposes, Highly Qualified and Cultural Activity or Highly Subordinated Activity
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year
A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF
Professorial activity, highly qualified activity and cultural activity Work contract, work promise or service provider contract; or, Invitation letter issued by a higher education institution or professional training institution; or,
Statement of responsibility provided by a certified company as stipulated by law; or,
Inivitation letter issued by a company or institute developing a relevant cultural activity, in the Portuguese territory, reconized by the government agent responsible for cultural activities, or as stipulated by law; or,
Invitation letter issued by a research center;
Subordinate highly qualified activity
Valid work contract or work promise, for a minimum period of one year and for a salary of 1,5 times de annual gross salary, or three times de indexed value for social welfare support (IAS); Professional certificate, when required, for regulated highly qualified professions, as stipulated by Law n.º 9/2009, 4 March, or specific legislation referring to the recognition of professional qualifications necessary for the profession mentioned on the work contract or work promise;
Professional certificate, in case of un-regulated professions, adequate for the referred field of work or sector stipulated in the work contract or the work promise. For work related activities in the 1st and 2nd international category types (CITP) groups, as stipulated by the Council of Ministers, and following the opinion of the Permanent Commission for Social Harmonization (CPCS). For professional activities considered particularly in need for professionals from third countries, de minimum salary should (Article 1, a) ) correspond to 1,2 times de annual gross salary, or two times de indexed value for social welfare support (IAS);
To determine means of subsistence, means obtained through a work contract or work contract promise should be taken into consideration. Proof of means of subsistence can be made through a statement of responsibility signed by the workers hosting entity. For further information on types of activities and for the purpose of verification of professional experience of third-country nationals, line ministries responsible for employment, education and science should provide their formal opinion prior to the decision to issue the visa. Note:
- Failure to submit all the necessary documents may lead to the rejection of the visa application.
- The Consular Post reserves the right to request documents other than those mentioned above whenever it deems convenient.
- Even if all the documents necessary for the process are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to reimbursement of the visa fee. PORTUGAL CHECKLIST
RESIDENCY
4 Research, Study, Higher Education, Students Exchange, Internships and Volunteer Work
Name and surname of the applicant:
Email address:
Direct Phone Contact:
Reason for travel to Portugal:
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS CONCERNING THIS TYPE OF VISA YES NO
National application form (completed in full and signed by the applicant);
2 Photos (1 pasted in the application form)
Passport or other travel document valid after the expected date of return
Travel Medical Insurance valid to cover the expenses necessary for medical reasons, including urgent medical care and possible repatriation in cases of death
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of nationality of the applicant or the country of residence for more than one year (not applicable children under 16) A request for consultation of the Portuguese criminal registry for the SEF (not applicable children up to 16 years)
Research purposes
work contract or agreement with the research center or university, letter of acceptance by the research center or university scholarship or research stipend or statement of responsibility signed by the research center or university to cover admission and living costs. Researchers that have been admitted to officially recognized research centers or universities are exempt from producing any health insurance or similar, work contract or agreement, travel