Portugal Tourist Visa
Overview
Should you wish to travel to Portugal for leisure/tourism, meeting family or friends, attend a wedding or other social functions and recreational events, we at Visa Consultancy Services have the knowledge, experience and understanding to guide you through the complex visa application process.
You require a Schengen visa if you wish to travel to any of the 26 European countries in the Schengen area.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
You must apply to the country:
- Which is the sole destination for your travel.
- In case of travel to multiple countries, you apply where you would be staying for the maximum period during your entire travel.
- If no main destination can be determined, you apply to the country that is the first port of Schengen entry.
Visa Process
Step 1:
Completing online / application form and other supplementary forms.
Step 2:
Creating online case profile.
Step 3:
Payment of applicable visa and biometric fee.
Step 4:
Scheduling the case submission appointments.
Step 5:
Collating all relevant documents including all financial related documents.
Step 6:
Sponsors documents.
Step 7:
Appearing for the visa interview.
Step 8:
Collection of passport.
Photo Specifications
35x45mm with 70 - 80% face in white background
Processing Time
8 - 12 working days post submission of application.
Disclaimer
Visa fee, processing time, procedures etc. are subject to change at any time and is at the discretion of the embassy.
Documents Required
- Original passport with minimum 3 month’s validity from date of departure from the Schengen area and with two available blank pages.
- Appointment confirmation.
- Online submitted / application form and other supplementary forms.
- Any previous / expired passport.
- Statement of purpose outlining the intent /reason for travel, travel itinerary, applicants profile etc.
- Evidence of employment / business.
- Evidence of income, savings and investments.
- Evidence of leave approval.
- Sponsorship documents from India (if applicable).
- Sponsorship documents from France (if applicable).
- Marriage certificate, children’s birth certificate (if applicable).
- ID docs.
- Travel itinerary.
- Flight and hotel reservations to meet visa requirements.
- Travel / Medical insurance to cover duration of trip (recommended).
Frequently asked questions
3 months before your intended date of travel.
Duration of visa is at the discretion of the visa officer.
On the visa sticker the “number of entries” is indicated: “1”, “2” or “MULT”. The holder of a multiple entry visa (“MULT”) may enter the Schengen area unlimited number of times during the validity of the visa while respecting the rules on duration of stay.
Tourist visa is for those applicants whose primary purpose of travel is tourism, meet friends or family, attend social and recreational functions etc.
Business visa is for those applicants whose primary purpose of travel is for official business, attend meetings, conferences, exhibitions, seminars, trainings etc.
Biometric Requirements
All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment except:
1: Children under the age of 12.
2: Applicants whose fingerprints were taken in the previous 5 years.
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Reason for Choosing Us
Our personalized approach and attention to detail combined with our experience and understanding of immigration law and its implementation enables us to have a very high success rate in obtaining visas for our clients.
Client Focused Personal & Dedicated Approach
Superior knowledge & understanding of visa rules & regulations
Detailed financial assessment for case profile
Honest, Impartial & Quality Advice
Customized Interview Preparation
