🇬🇧→🇵🇹United Kingdom→Portugal

or · , · or · , · If employed: · If self-employed: · If retired: · If a student: · Business: · Study or professional training: · Tourism: · Medical treatment: · Seafarers: · Lorry drivers: · Appointment with AIMA:

• Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗) filled and duly signed (in case of minors, it must be signed by the parents or legal guardian(s))
• One passport-sized photograph, recent and in good condition to identify the applicant.
• Personal statement explaining the reason(s) for applying for a Schengen Visa to Portugal, which should reference purpose of trip and itinerary if available.
• Passport (original plus photocopy) valid for an additional three months beyond the scheduled date of departure from the Schengen Area, with at least two blank pages and issued within the last 10 years photocopy of previous Schengen visas (if applicable).
• UK Residence permit (original plus photocopy), endorsed in the passport, issued as a Biometrics card, or digital share code (gov.uk ↗), valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. The printout for the share code can be accessed via the UKVI website: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)
• Reservation of round-trip transport tickets (plus invoices) - airplane, train, boat, coach, car, etc.:
• Round-trip transport tickets (with invoices)
• When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel with invoices) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided as well.
• Proof of accommodation:
• Proof of accommodation for the whole stay (hotel, hostel, camping, etc.), mentioning customer’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card and passport’s signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page;
• Term of responsibility (PDF checklist ↗) filled and signed by host/institution. When sponsored by a private citizen, the term of responsibility must also be accompanied with a copy of the host’s passport/ID and property deeds/rental agreement with the host’s name. The Term of Responsibility (PDF checklist ↗) concerning the conditions of stay within Portuguese territory will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.
• Travel insurance, clearly showing the applicant’s name, validity and area, valid for all Schengen Area countries and for the entire period of stay in the Schengen Area - minimum coverage of 30.000€ and must include medical emergency and repatriation. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they are in possession of adequate travel insurance for any future stays in the Schengen area.
• Proof of funds/means of subsistence:
• Last 3 months of bank account statements
• Term of responsibility (PDF checklist ↗) filled and signed by sponsor/institution, which guarantees the bearing of all living costs related to the stay of the visa applicant, as well as removal costs in case of irregular stay. When sponsored by a private citizen, the term of responsibility must also be accompanied by a copy of the sponsor’s passport/ID, last 3 months of bank statements, and latest self-assessment tax return or proof of employment of the sponsor (if applicable). The Term of Responsibility (PDF checklist ↗) concerning the conditions of stay within Portuguese territory will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.
• Official, signed, and dated letter from employer, addressed to the relevant Consulate or Portuguese Foreign Ministry, confirming employment (issued within the last 3 months).
• Last 3 months payslips.
• Official, signed, and dated letter from accountant/solicitor, addressed to the relevant Consulate or Portuguese Foreign Ministry, confirming the nature of self-employment (issued within the last 3 months).
• Latest self-assessment tax return.
• Companies House registered certificate of incorporation of business (if applicable).
• Document certifying pension amount (issued within the last 3 months).
• Cover letter explaining applicant’s financial situation and proof of funds/sponsorship as described on the funds/means of subsistence section.
• Official, signed, and dated enrolment letter from School, College, or University in the United Kingdom (issued within the last 3 months).
• Invitation from a firm or an authority to attend meetings, conferences, or proof of registration for events connected with trade, industry or work; or,
• Other documents that show the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes; or
• Entry tickets or registration for fairs and congresses.
• Certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment (school, university, college, etc.) for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses for basic and further training;
• Student card or certificate of the courses to be attended, relevant;
• Internship agreement, if relevant.
• Invitation letter if travelling to visit friends and/or family members (if applicable).
• Official document from the healthcare establishment, confirming that the applicant will be carrying out specific and necessary medical treatment.
• Proof of sufficient means of subsistence to pay for medical treatment and related expenses, or proof of pre-payment of treatment.
• Seaman’s book, if applicable;
• Recent, signed and official letter from recruiting company stating the name and rank of the seafarer; and
• Vessel’s name, vessel’s arrival date in port and the date the seafarer joined the vessel.
• Recent, signed and official letter from the national association (union) of carriers of the host country providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, duration and frequency of the trips;
• Written request from the partner company based in the Member State;
• Driver’s licence for international transport; and
• Way bill.
• Customers that require a Visa to travel to Portugal with the intention of attending an appointment with AIMA, in complement with the standard documentation for a Schengen Visa application, must also provide proof of appointment with AIMA.
• Letter issued by an authority of the third country concerned, confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to a Member State to participate in the above-mentioned events, accompanied by a copy of the official invitation from the intergovernmental organisation in the Member State; or
• Verbal note from the relevant Embassy/institution.
• Russian nationals with two valid (Russian) passports, will need to present both passports at their appointment at VFS and provide copies of both passports as well as all Schengen visas affixed (if applicable)
• 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 deemed convenient.
• Even if all the requested documents are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to a reimbursement of the visa fee.
• Consult the legislation in force in vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗ (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)
• Financial resources: Ordinance nº 1563 /2007, of the 6th of December

, mentioning the customer’s name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorisation of entry into the country of destination (if applicable) and confirmed overseas ticket;

, showing customer’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The available balance in the most recent bank statement must meet the criteria for means of subsistence (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗): to enter and stay in Portugal, a foreign citizen must have 75 € for each entry in the Schengen area and 40 € for each day in the Schengen area.

A credit card account statement, indicating the cardholder’s name, address and monthly limit or spending cap, may also be taken into consideration when submitted together with the bank account statements;

If unemployed and not receiving benefits:

B. SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED - DEPENDING ON THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP

Official delegations travelling on the basis of an official invitation addressed to the government of the third country concerned, to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of a Member State by intergovernmental organisations:

or · , · : · or · , · If employed: · If self-employed: · If retired: · If a student: · Business: · Study or professional training: · Tourism: · Medical treatment: · Seafarers: · Lorry drivers: · Appointment with AIMA:

• Visa application
• One passport-sized photograph,
• Personal statement
• Passport (original plus photocopy)
• UK Residence permit (original plus photocopy),
• Reservation of round-trip transport tickets (plus invoices) - airplane, train, boat, coach, car, etc.:
• Round-trip transport tickets (with invoices)
• When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel with invoices) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided as well.
• Proof of accommodation:
• Proof of accommodation for the whole stay (hotel, hostel, camping, etc.), mentioning customer’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card and passport’s signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page;
• Travel insurance, clearly showing the applicant’s name, validity and area, valid for all Schengen Area countries and for the entire period of stay in the Schengen Area - minimum coverage of 30.000€ and must include medical emergency and repatriation. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they are in possession of adequate travel insurance for any future stays in the Schengen area.
• Proof of funds/means of subsistence:
• Last 3 months of bank account statements
• Official, signed, and dated letter from employer, addressed to the relevant Consulate or Portuguese Foreign Ministry, confirming employment (issued within the last 3 months).
• Last 3 months payslips.
• Official, signed, and dated letter from accountant/solicitor, addressed to the relevant Consulate or Portuguese Foreign Ministry, confirming the nature of self-employment (issued within the last 3 months).
• Latest self-assessment tax return.
• Companies House registered certificate of incorporation of business (if applicable).
• Document certifying pension amount (issued within the last 3 months).
• Cover letter explaining applicant’s financial situation and proof of funds/sponsorship as described on the funds/means of subsistence section.
• Official, signed, and dated enrolment letter from School, College, or University in the United Kingdom (issued within the last 3 months).
• Invitation from a firm or an authority to attend meetings, conferences, or proof of registration for events connected with trade, industry or work; or,
• Other documents that show the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes; or
• Entry tickets or registration for fairs and congresses.
• Certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment (school, university, college, etc.) for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses for basic and further training;
• Student card or certificate of the courses to be attended, relevant;
• Internship agreement, if relevant.
• Invitation letter if travelling to visit friends and/or family members (if applicable).
• Official document from the healthcare establishment, confirming that the applicant will be carrying out specific and necessary medical treatment.
• Proof of sufficient means of subsistence to pay for medical treatment and related expenses, or proof of pre-payment of treatment.
• Seaman’s book, if applicable;
• Recent, signed and official letter from recruiting company stating the name and rank of the seafarer; and
• Vessel’s name, vessel’s arrival date in port and the date the seafarer joined the vessel.
• Recent, signed and official letter from the national association (union) of carriers of the host country providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, duration and frequency of the trips;
• Written request from the partner company based in the Member State;
• Driver’s licence for international transport; and
• Way bill.
• Customers that require a Visa to travel to Portugal with the intention of attending an appointment with AIMA, in complement with the standard documentation for a Schengen Visa application, must also provide proof of appointment with AIMA.
• Letter issued by an authority of the third country concerned, confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to a Member State to participate in the above-mentioned events, accompanied by a copy of the official invitation from the intergovernmental organisation in the Member State; or
• Verbal note from the relevant Embassy/institution.
• Russian nationals with two valid (Russian) passports, will need to present both passports at their appointment at VFS and provide copies of both passports as well as all Schengen visas affixed (if applicable)
• 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 deemed convenient.
• Even if all the requested documents are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to a reimbursement of the visa fee.
• Consult the legislation in force in
• Financial resources: Ordinance nº 1563 /2007, of the 6th of December

filled and duly signed (in case of minors, it must be signed by the parents or legal guardian(s))

recent and in good condition to identify the applicant.

explaining the reason(s) for applying for a Schengen Visa to Portugal, which should reference purpose of trip and itinerary if available.

valid for an additional three months beyond the scheduled date of departure from the Schengen Area, with at least two blank pages and issued within the last 10 years -

photocopy of previous Schengen visas

(if applicable).

endorsed in the passport, issued as a Biometrics card, or

digital share code (gov.uk ↗)

, valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. The printout for the share code can be accessed via the UKVI website:

gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)

, mentioning the customer’s name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorisation of entry into the country of destination (if applicable) and confirmed overseas ticket;

filled and signed by host/institution. When sponsored by a private citizen, the term of responsibility must also be accompanied with a copy of the host’s passport/ID and property deeds/rental agreement with the host’s name. The

concerning the conditions of stay within Portuguese territory will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly

recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.

, showing customer’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The available balance in the most recent bank statement must meet the

criteria for means of subsistence (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)

to enter and stay in Portugal, a foreign citizen must have 75 € for each entry in the Schengen area and 40 € for each day in the Schengen area.

A credit card account statement, indicating the cardholder’s name, address and monthly limit or spending cap, may also be taken into consideration when submitted together with the bank account statements;

filled and signed by sponsor/institution, which guarantees the bearing of all living costs related to the stay of the visa applicant, as well as removal costs in case of irregular stay. When sponsored by a private citizen, the term of responsibility must also be accompanied by a copy of the sponsor’s passport/ID, last 3 months of bank statements, and latest self-assessment tax return or proof of employment of the sponsor (if applicable). The

concerning the conditions of stay within Portuguese territory will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly

recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.

If unemployed and not receiving benefits:

B. SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED - DEPENDING ON THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP

Official delegations travelling on the basis of an official invitation addressed to the government of the third country concerned, to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of a Member State by intergovernmental organisations:

vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗ (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)

in Portugal; or, · or · , · or

• Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗) filled and duly signed (in case of minors, it must be signed by the parents or legal guardian(s))
• One passport-sized photograph,
• Personal statement
• Passport (original plus photocopy)
• UK Residence permit (original plus photocopy),
• Proof of relationship with EEA/EU, Swiss national, or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement:
• Registered partnership
• Birth certificate
• If the certificate(s) is not in English or Portuguese, then a translation by a certified translator is required.
• Valid identification of EEA/EU, Swiss national, or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement:
• Valid Passport or ID card
• Valid Portuguese Residence Permit under the Withdrawal Agreement (original to be seen or certified copy). Only applicable for United Kingdom citizens residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement.
• Proof of joint travel:
• Proof of travel/accommodation (plus invoices)
• Signed
• Proof of dependency (applicable for third country nationals over the age of 21, not including partners/spouses, dependent on an EEA/EU, Swiss national family member, or a United Kingdom family member residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement):
• Proof of shared address
• Letter/statement from relevant authority
• Updated bank statements

STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER, AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF UK CITIZENS RESIDING IN PORTUGAL UNDER THE WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT (DIRECTIVE 2004/38/EC)

recent and in good condition to identify the applicant.

explaining the reason(s) for applying for a Schengen Visa to Portugal, which should reference purpose of trip and itinerary if available.

valid for an additional three months beyond the scheduled date of departure from the Schengen Area, with at least two blank pages and issued within the last 10 years -

photocopy of previous Schengen visas

(if applicable).

endorsed in the passport, issued as a Biometrics card, or

digital share code (gov.uk ↗)

, valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. The printout for the share code can be accessed via the UKVI website:

gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)

(original plus photocopy): marriage or civil partnership certificate, or proof of

registered union (eportugal.gov.pt ↗)

(original plus photocopy)

of EEA/EU, Swiss national or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement (original to be seen or certified copy);

with the name of the family member and the EEA/EU, Swiss national or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement;

declaration

from the EEA/EU, Swiss national or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement. The declaration will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly

recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.

Applicants must be travelling with or later joining the EEA/EU, Swiss national or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement.

between the EEA/EU, Swiss national or United Kingdom citizen residing in Portugal under the Withdrawal Agreement, and the third country family member; and,

(government, tax or health authority) stating dependency to EU national;

of third country national showing financial dependency on relevant family member.

: · or · , · If employed: · If self-employed: · If retired: · If a student: · Business: · Study or professional training: · Tourism: · Medical treatment: · Seafarers: · Lorry drivers: · Appointment with AIMA:

• Visa application form (PDF checklist ↗) filled and duly signed (in case of minors, it must be signed by the parents or legal guardian(s))
• One passport-sized photograph,
• Personal statement
• Passport (original plus photocopy)
• UK Residence permit (original plus photocopy),
• Reservation of round-trip transport tickets (plus invoices) - airplane, train, boat, coach, car, etc.:
• Round-trip transport tickets (with invoices)
• When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel with invoices) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided as well.
• Proof of accommodation:
• Proof of accommodation for the whole stay (hotel, hostel, camping, etc.), mentioning customer’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the customer’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card and passport’s signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page; or,
• Travel insurance, clearly showing the applicant’s name, validity and area, valid for all Schengen Area countries and for the entire period of stay in the Schengen Area - minimum coverage of 30.000€ and must include medical emergency and repatriation. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they are in possession of adequate travel insurance for any future stays in the Schengen area.
• Proof of funds/means of subsistence:
• Last 3 months of bank account statements, showing customer’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The available balance in the most recent bank statement must meet the
• Official, signed, and dated letter from employer, addressed to the relevant Consulate or Portuguese Foreign Ministry, confirming employment (issued within the last 3 months).
• Last 3 months payslips.
• Official, signed, and dated letter from accountant/solicitor, addressed to the relevant Consulate or Portuguese Foreign Ministry, confirming the nature of self-employment (issued within the last 3 months).
• Latest self-assessment tax return.
• Companies House registered certificate of incorporation of business (if applicable).
• Document certifying pension amount (issued within the last 3 months).
• Cover letter explaining applicant’s financial situation and proof of funds/sponsorship as described on the funds/means of subsistence section.
• Official, signed, and dated enrolment letter from School, College, or University in the United Kingdom (issued within the last 3 months).
• Invitation from a firm or an authority to attend meetings, conferences, or proof of registration for events connected with trade, industry or work; or,
• Other documents that show the existence of trade relations or relations for work purposes; or
• Entry tickets or registration for fairs and congresses.
• Certificate of enrolment at an educational establishment (school, university, college, etc.) for the purposes of attending vocational or theoretical courses for basic and further training;
• Student card or certificate of the courses to be attended, relevant;
• Internship agreement, if relevant.
• Invitation letter if travelling to visit friends and/or family members (if applicable).
• Official document from the healthcare establishment, confirming that the applicant will be carrying out specific and necessary medical treatment.
• Proof of sufficient means of subsistence to pay for medical treatment and related expenses, or proof of pre-payment of treatment.
• Seaman’s book, if applicable;
• Recent, signed and official letter from recruiting company stating the name and rank of the seafarer; and
• Vessel’s name, vessel’s arrival date in port and the date the seafarer joined the vessel.
• Recent, signed and official letter from the national association (union) of carriers of the host country providing for international road transportation, stating the purpose, duration and frequency of the trips;
• Written request from the partner company based in the Member State;
• Driver’s licence for international transport; and
• Way bill.
• Customers that require a Visa to travel to Portugal with the intention of attending an appointment with AIMA, in complement with the standard documentation for a Schengen Visa application, must also provide proof of appointment with AIMA.
• Letter issued by an authority of the third country concerned, confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to a Member State to participate in the above-mentioned events, accompanied by a copy of the official invitation from the intergovernmental organisation in the Member State; or
• Verbal note from the relevant Embassy/institution.
• Russian nationals with two valid (Russian) passports, will need to present both passports at their appointment at VFS and provide copies of both passports as well as all Schengen visas affixed (if applicable)
• 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 deemed convenient.
• Even if all the requested documents are presented, it doesn’t imply the automatic granting of the visa. Refusal of the visa application shall not entitle to a reimbursement of the visa fee.
• Consult the legislation in force in
• Financial resources: Ordinance nº 1563 /2007, of the 6th of December

recent and in good condition to identify the applicant.

explaining the reason(s) for applying for a Schengen Visa to Portugal, which should reference purpose of trip and itinerary if available.

valid for an additional three months beyond the scheduled date of departure from the Schengen Area, with at least two blank pages and issued within the last 10 years -

photocopy of previous Schengen visas

(if applicable).

endorsed in the passport, issued as a Biometrics card, or

digital share code (gov.uk ↗)

, valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area. The printout for the share code can be accessed via the UKVI website:

gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗)

, mentioning the customer’s name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom), such as authorisation of entry into the country of destination (if applicable) and confirmed overseas ticket;

filled and signed by host/institution. When sponsored by a private citizen, the term of responsibility must also be accompanied with a copy of the host’s passport/ID and property deeds/rental agreement with the host’s name. The

concerning the conditions of stay within Portuguese territory will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly

recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.

criteria for means of subsistence (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)

to enter and stay in Portugal, a foreign citizen must have 75 € for each entry in the Schengen area and 40 € for each day in the Schengen area.

A credit card account statement, indicating the cardholder’s name, address and monthly limit or spending cap, may also be taken into consideration when submitted together with the bank account statements;

filled and signed by sponsor/institution, which guarantees the bearing of all living costs related to the stay of the visa applicant, as well as removal costs in case of irregular stay. When sponsored by a private citizen, the term of responsibility must also be accompanied by a copy of the sponsor’s passport/ID, last 3 months of bank statements, and latest self-assessment tax return or proof of employment of the sponsor (if applicable). The

concerning the conditions of stay within Portuguese territory will only be accepted if the subscriber's signature is duly

recognized by a Notary, Lawyer or Solicitor, or signed in the presence of the officer responsible for receiving the application.

If unemployed and not receiving benefits:

B. SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED - DEPENDING ON THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP

Official delegations travelling on the basis of an official invitation addressed to the government of the third country concerned, to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of a Member State by intergovernmental organisations:

vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗ (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)

• Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (onevasco.axa.travel ↗)
• Visa application form (original) (see here)
• Passport (original)
• IMPORTANT NOTE FOR RUSSIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS
• UK Residence permit
• For holders of a UK Residence Card for EU/EEA family members issued pre-Brexit, please provide the share code for your EU Settlement Scheme status. The printout is obtainable from UKVI's "
• If you do not possess a biometric residence card, provide the share code for either your EU Settlement Scheme status or your immigration status. The printout can be accessed via UKVI's "
• Non-residents legally staying in the UK can only submit a visa application for Essential Travel purposes (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member), subject to prior approval from the Mission.
• Photograph (original)
• Birth certificate
• Unabridged birth certificate showing biological parents their names; if not in English or Portuguese then translation by a certified translator in the UK is also required consent of both parents
• Consent from parental authority/legal guardian. Written consent (signed and dated) for the minor to travel Parental authority/legal guardian passport Original or Certified copy through local or international notary service
• (in the case of a single parent): in case parents have divorced or one of the parents is deceased, then the same has to be demonstrated by court/residence order (original to be seen) or death certificate (original to be seen).
• Parent’s Passport - Both parents original passport needs to be there during the application process. If anyone or both parents original passport is not present then the copy of the passport bio data page needs to be notarised by an official notary.
• Proof of guardianship : certified letter of guardianship
• B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
• a. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming minors enrolment)
• Proof of funds (from 1 parent)
• a. Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing minor parents name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).
• b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.
• Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
• a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning minors name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area
• b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. driver’s cover letter (signed and dated) confirming joint travel with the minor and travel dates need to be provided too.
• Proof of accommodation
• a. confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning the minors name, travel dates and accommodation address details.
• If the minors name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.
• When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.
• b. accommodation provided by family/friends in Portugal: minors host’s recent (not older than 1 month) cover letter (signed and dated) - confirming travel period and address of stay - is required, along with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Portugal, if host is non EU citizen.
• Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)
• 1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original to be seen)
• 2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English or Portuguese, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required
• 3. Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)
• Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both minors and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

Kindly be informed Russian national has two valid (Russian) passports, they will need to present both at their appointment at VFS and provide copies of both passports as well as all Schengen visas affixed.

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport, issued as a Biometrics card, and digital share code (url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com ↗)click here (gov.uk ↗) for Biometric Resident card expiring on 31st Dec’24 valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area.

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Every minor, irrespective of the visa category applying for, has also to provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation:

In Case The Minor Is Applying For All Visa Categories Except EEA/EU And Swiss National Family Member.

When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

When applying through the Portuguese Consulate in Manchester then host in Portugal also needs to provide a declaration of support legalised by a Notary Public (visa application Manchester and Edinburgh).

The travel insurance - clearly showing the minors name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the minors intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER

When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. Driver’s cover letter (signed and dated) confirming joint travel with the minor and travel dates need to be provided too.

When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

IMPORTANT NOTE : · Term of Responsibility

• A Temporary Stay Visa for stays of over 90 days and up to 1 year, with multiple entrances allowed into Portugal.
• A Residence Visa for stays of more than 1 year in Portugal. With a Residence Visa the applicant will initially be granted a visa valid for 120 days with up to two entrances into Portugal, followed by an appointment with AIMA in Portugal, to acquire a Residence Permit, that will allow the applicant to stay over 1 year and multiple entrances.

A National Visa is intended for stays of more than 90 days in Portugal, and is divided in two types:

English - vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗ (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)

Portuguese - vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗ (vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗)

All public documents must be legalized per conventions in place, including, but not limited to, Civil Registry documentation, such as marriage and birth certificates, Criminal Record Certificates, professional certificates and diplomas. This legalization can be made through the Apostille (hcch.net ↗) (if applicable) or by utilizing the relevant Portuguese Consulate/service that serves the place of origin of the document in question: portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt ↗ (portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt ↗).

Public documents from the United Kingdom, including the Criminal Record Certificate (ACRO) and Civil Registry documentation, must be legalized through the Apostille, which can be obtained from the Legalization Office: gov.uk ↗ (gov.uk ↗).

Certified translations are also required for documents not written in English or Portuguese.

Non-UK nationals submitting a National visa application, must provide a UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport, issued as a Biometrics card, or digital share code, valid for more than the date of expiry of the visa they are applying for. This means that the UK residence permit must be valid for more than 120 days for Residence Visas (starting from the day they intend to arrive in Portugal), and for Temporary Stay visas the UK residence permit must go beyond their whole stay (up to 1 year).

For the checklists of all categories of temporary stay visas available, please check here

1) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT (E1)

2) TEMPORARY STAY VISA IN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRANSFER OF NATIONALS TO STATE PARTIES TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO), FOR SERVICE PROVIDING OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PURPOSES (E2)

3) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR AN INDEPENDENT WORK PURPOSE (E3)

4) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PURPOSES, ACADEMIC TEACHING PURPOSES OR HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACTIVITY PURPOSES, FOR LESS THAN A YEAR (E4)

5) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR AMATEUR SPORTS PURPOSES (E5)

6) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING STUDY (E6)

7) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WHO ACCOMPANIES THE PATIENT IN THE MEDICAL TREATMENT (E7)

8) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SEASONAL WORK FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS (UP TO 270 DAYS IN A 12 MONTH PERIOD) (E8)

9) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PURPOSES (E9)

10) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBER HOLDING TEMPORARY STAY VISA (E10)

11) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR THE EXERCISE OF A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DONE REMOTELY “DIGITAL NOMADS” E11

For the checklists of all categories of residence visas available, please check here

1) RESIDENCE VISA FOR A SUBORDINATE WORK ACTIVITY (D1)

2) RESIDENCE VISA FOR A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OR MIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUP VISA PROGRAM (D2)

3) RESIDENCE VISA FOR TEACHING PURPOSES, HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND CULTURAL ACTIVITY OR HIGHLY SUBORDINATED ACTIVITY (D3)

4) RESIDENCY STAY VISA FOR RESEARCH, STUDY, HIGHER EDUCATION, STUDENTS EXCHANGE, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTARY WORK (D4)

5) D6 RESIDENCE VISA FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION

6) RESIDENCY STAY VISA FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES, RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OR FOR LIVING FROM INDIVIDUAL REVENUES (D7)

7) RESIDENCY VISA FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBER APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCE VISA (D8)

8) RESIDENCY VISA FOR THE EXERCISE OF A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DONE REMOTELY - “DIGITAL NOMADS” (D9)

You can download the term of responsibility by clicking here