Portugal Visa for Nigerian Citizens

Applicants must submit the documents listed below, together with the documents required for the specific purpose of travel. Please note that the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja may request additional documents or invite the applicant for an interview during the examination of the application. All documents must be submitted in original, together with a copy, where applicable. General documents required for all Short-Stay Schengen Visa applications All applicants must submit: Duly completed and signed Schengen visa application form; Passport photograph, according to Schengen visa photo specifications; Valid travel document, valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area, with at least two blank pages; Copy of previous passports and previous visas, where applicable; Flight reservation, including return flight; Travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen countries and covering the entire intended stay: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/required-documentation/travel-medical-insurance#exceptions (https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/required-documentation/travel-medical-insurance#exceptions) Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during the intended stay, such as salary slips, recent personal bank statements for the last three months, or regular income generated by property; Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay, such as hotel reservation, rental of holiday home, campus residence reservation or proof of private accommodation from the host; For non-Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria: copy of the Nigerian residence permit; For minors travelling alone or with only one parent: letter of consent from both parents or legal guardians, copy of the minor’s birth certificate, and copy of the ID card or passport of both parents or legal guardians. - Business, tourism and other stays up to 90 days Applications under this category must be submitted by appointment through the VFS appointment platform. Tourism In addition to the general documents, applicants travelling for tourism must submit: - Proof of employment, such as employment letter stating the approved leave period; - For business owners: Tax Clearance Certificate and Certificate of Business Incorporation; - For scholars and students: letter from school or university; - For businesspersons: proof of commercial activities in Nigeria and overseas, such as bills of lading, receipt books or similar documents; - Any proof of ties in Nigeria, such as marriage certificate or proof of real estate property. For the tourism checklist, please click here. Family or private visit In addition to the general documents, applicants travelling for a family or private visit must submit: - Proof of relationship between the visa applicant and the person to be visited, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, correspondence, photos or other relevant evidence; - Formal written and signed invitation or sponsorship document from the host, in accordance with the applicable requirements; - Where applicable, proof of the host’s legal residence in Portugal or in the relevant Schengen Member State; - Where applicable, proof of accommodation and/or statement of responsibility: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/images/termoderesponsabilidade.pdf (https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/images/termoderesponsabilidade.pdf) For the family or private visit checklist, please click here. Business In addition to the general documents, applicants travelling for business must submit: - Invitation letter from the company based in Portugal or in the relevant Schengen Member State, stating the invited person’s personal data, purpose of visit and duration of stay; - Tax Clearance Certificate and Certificate of Business Incorporation; - Proof of commercial activities in Nigeria and recent business contacts, such as contracts, invoices, bills, commercial correspondence or other evidence of an ongoing commercial relationship; - For conferences, fairs, seminars or congresses: invitation from the company or authorized body, proof of registration and entry tickets, where applicable. For the business checklist, please click here. Study, research or training up to 90 days In addition to the general documents, applicants travelling for study, research or training purposes must submit: - Certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment for studying, scientific training, practical training, vocational training or similar activities; - Student card or certificate relating to the course to be attended; - Proof of pre-payment of courses or training activities, where applicable. For the study, research or training checklist, please click here. Medical treatment In addition to the general documents, applicants travelling for medical treatment must submit: - Certificate from the applicant’s physician or hospital in Nigeria confirming the need for the specific medical treatment; - Official document from the receiving medical institution in Portugal or in the relevant Schengen Member State confirming that the treatment can be performed and that the patient will be accepted; - Proof of pre-payment of the treatment or other proof of sufficient financial means to cover the medical treatment and related expenses; - Any correspondence between the sending and receiving medical institutions, where available. For the medical treatment checklist, please click here. Cultural, sports, scientific, religious events or other reasons In addition to the general documents, applicants travelling for cultural, sports, scientific, religious events or other similar reasons must submit: - Copy of the official invitation; - Invitation, entry tickets, enrolment confirmation or programme stating, where possible, the name of the host organization, the length of stay and the purpose of the journey. For the cultural, sports, scientific, religious events or other reasons checklist, please click here. Family Members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and UK citizens under the Withdrawal Agreement Applicants under this category must provide documentary evidence proving that they are family members covered by the applicable rules. The following documents should be submitted, where applicable: - Duly completed and signed Schengen visa application form; - Passport photograph; - Valid travel document; - Copy of the passport or national ID card of the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or UK citizen covered by the Withdrawal Agreement; - Proof of family relationship, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, registered partnership certificate or other relevant official document; - Where applicable, proof of dependency; - Proof that the applicant is travelling with or joining the EU/EEA/Swiss citizen or UK citizen covered by the Withdrawal Agreement. Family members of Portuguese citizens who intend to enter and reside with them in Portugal should not apply under this Short-Stay Schengen Visa category. They should apply under the appropriate National Visa category: Temporary Stay Visa for periods of over 3 months for Portuguese Citizens’ Family Members. Please click here. Airport Transit Visas Applicants who need to apply for an Airport Transit Visa must contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Abuja directly before submitting an application. For information on the required documentation for Airport Transit Visas, please click here: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/required-documentation/airport-transit-visas (https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/a5pFCN8w8h06xMEZIrtzUyohUk?domain=vistos.mne.gov.pt)

Applicants must submit the general documents listed below, together with the specific documents required for the purpose of stay in Portugal. The applicable checklist must always be consulted before submitting the application, as additional or specific documents may be required depending on the visa type. General documents required for Long Term Visa applications The following documents are generally required for National Visa applications: - Duly completed and signed National Visa application form. For minors or incapacitated applicants, the form must be signed by the legal guardian; - Two recent passport photographs, identical and in good condition for identification; - Passport or other valid travel document, valid for at least 3 months beyond the expected duration of stay; - Copy of the passport biographical page; - Proof of regular situation in Nigeria, if the applicant is not a Nigerian national; - Valid travel insurance covering medical expenses, including urgent medical assistance and possible repatriation; - Police Character Certificate issued by the competent authority of the applicant’s country of nationality or of the country where the applicant has resided for more than one year. The certificate must be legalised or apostilled, where applicable, and must have been issued within 90 days before the visa application is submitted. This requirement does not apply to minors under 16 years old. Police Character Certificates issued in Chad, Niger, Benin Republic or Cameroon must be duly legalised in the country where the document was issued and then legalised by the respective Embassy or High Commission in Abuja. Police Character Certificates issued in Togo or Ghana must be duly legalised by the Embassy of Portugal in Abidjan at the time of submission; - Proof of means of subsistence, according to the applicable visa type; - Transport reservation, according to the applicable visa type; - Additional documents for minors, where applicable. Specific documentation related to the purpose of stay Please select the category that corresponds to the main purpose of your stay and click on the relevant link to download the applicable checklist. Main Long Term Visa categories 1. Higher education leading to an academic degree, including bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate studies, PhD and post-doctoral research For the applicable checklist, please click here 2. Family reunification For the applicable checklist, please click here 3. Family members of Portuguese citizens Applicants under this category do not need to book an appointment before submitting their application. Under the walk-in arrangement, they may submit their application directly at the VFS Visa Application Centre. This arrangement is available in Abuja only. Applicants may still book an appointment if they prefer to do so for convenience. For the applicable checklist, please click here 4. Other visa types Applicants whose purpose of stay is not covered by the three categories above should select the relevant visa type below. Residence Visas Subordinated professional activity For the applicable checklist, please click here. Independent professional activity, entrepreneur or Startup Visa For the applicable checklist, please click here Teaching, highly qualified or cultural activity, including highly qualified activity carried out by salaried employees For the applicable checklist, please click here Research, non-degree study, secondary education, vocational education, student exchange, internship or volunteering This category applies to residence visa applications for research, study purposes not covered by the higher education category above, secondary education, vocational education, student exchange programmes, internships and volunteering. For the applicable checklist, please click here Pensioners, religious purposes or people living on their own income For the applicable checklist, please click here Accompanying family member of a residence visa applicant For the applicable checklist, please click here Remote work, digital nomads For the applicable checklist, please click here Temporary Stay Visas Medical treatment For the applicable checklist, please click here Transfer of nationals of WTO Member States for service provision or professional training For the applicable checklist, please click here Independent professional activity For the applicable checklist, please click here Research, teaching or highly qualified activity For the applicable checklist, please click here: Amateur sports For the applicable checklist, please click here Study programmes, student exchange, unpaid internship, volunteering or international commitments under freedom to provide services For the applicable checklist, please click here Seasonal work for more than 90 days For the applicable checklist, please click here Course in an educational or vocational training establishment For the applicable checklist, please click here Accompanying family member of a temporary stay visa holder or applicant For the applicable checklist, please click here Remote work, digital nomads For the applicable checklist, please click here Important information The Embassy of Portugal may request additional documents whenever necessary for the examination of the application. Submitting all listed documents does not guarantee that a visa will be granted. The visa application will be assessed by the competent authorities in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.