EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL IN INDIA

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Visas

NOTICE
The consular services of the Embassy of Portugal are working to conclude the immense number
of processes that accumulated during the Pandemics. We ask your understanding for the impact
of this effort on our visa operations.

For more information, please contact visas.novadeli@mne.pt

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISAS

 I HAVE RECEIVED A PROPOSAL FROM PEOPLE SAYING THAT THEY CAN HELP WITH MY VISA PROCESS.
SHOULD I ACCEPT?

Do not accept proposals of early appointments or other types of facilitation of visa processes
from third parties against payment. This practice is illegal and should be communicated
immediately to our consular services: visas.novadeli@mne.pt

The visa applications should be submitted and paid only to VFS Delhi Portugal Application
Center (https://pt.vfsglobal.co.in)

If an gent is involved in the process, the visa aplication may be refused.

VFS Contact: infonorth.ptin@vfshelpline.com

Below you can find a list of all visa fees

Schengen Visas

Business / Conference: 80 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 40 EUR

Tourism: 80 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 40 EUR
Visit to Family and Friends: 80 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 40 EUR
Transit Visa (Seamen): 80 EUR
EU National (Family Visit): free
Schengen Visa for Seasonal Work up to 90 days: 80 EUR
National Visas
Scientific Research: free
Study / Training: 90 EUR
Work Visa: 90 EUR
 Family Reunification: 90 EUR
Temporary stay visa: 65 EUR

 I WANT TO TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET A VISA?

Visas appointements can be schduled thorough VFS Delhi Portugal Application Center
(https://pt.vfsglobal.co.in).

For more information about visas, please contact visas.novadeli@mne.pt

If you want to know more about visa application requisites / necessary documents, please check
VFS Delhi Portugal Application Center (https://pt.vfsglobal.co.in).

 I WANT TO TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL. CAN I CHOOSE THE TYPE OF VISA MORE CONVENIENT FOR ME?

Ultimately, Portuguese authorithies will decide the most adequate type of visa according to your
case / documents.

 I WANT TO APPLY FOR A VISA. HOW CAN I GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROCESS?

To get information about the application process, you should send an email
to visas.novadeli@mne.pt

You can also check VFS Delhi Portugal Application Center Web Page.
(https://pt.vfsglobal.co.in)Here you will find details about the requisites for each type of Visa.

 CAN I SUBMIT MY VISA APPLICATION THROUGH A THIRD PERSON?

NO. The identity of the applicant needs to be confirmed when the application is submitted. In
india, the only service provider authorized to file portuguese visas is VFS.

 DO I NEED A TRAVEL INSURANCE? WHICH TRAVEL INSURANCE SHOULD I PURCHASE

Please refer to the list of approved Indian travel insurances:

 MY VISA REQUEST WAS REFUSED. WHA CAN I DO?

When a visa request is refused, an applicant has the right of appeal. In order to submit an
appeal, the aplicant needs to do it via VFS and pay a fee of 75 euro + taxes

 CAN I APPLY FOR A VISA BY POST?

NO. The identity of the applicant needs to be confirmed when the application is submitted.
(https://pt.vfsglobal.co.in/Attestation.html)

 I WANT TO APPLY FOR A VISA. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Schengen Visas

Business / Conference: 80 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 40 EUR

Tourism: 80 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 40 EUR
Visit to Family and Friends: 80 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 40 EUR
Transit Visa (Seamen): 80 EUR
EU National (Family Visit): free
Schengen Visa for Seasonal Work up to 90 days: 80 EUR
National Visas

Scientific Research: free

Study / Training: 90 EUR
Work Visa: 90 EUR
Family Reunification: 90 EUR
Temporary stay visa: 65 EUR

 I WANT TO APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA. WHAT ARE THE REQUISITES?

You may consult basic information regarding Schengen visas here

(https://novadeli.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/images/schengen_visa_common_info_she
et_rev_31_01_2020.pdf)
Portugal is the main destination of the applicant's trip
One separate set of documents is required for each individual applicant
the application cannot be submited more than 3 months or less than 15 days before the
intended date of travel
The passport must be valid for more than 3 months after the arrival in Portugal.
You may consult the list of basic Schengen documents for Indian citizens here
(https://novadeli.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/images/lista_documentos_comuns.pdf).
However, the applicants could be asked for additional documents or may be called for an
Interview, if deemed necessary by the Embassy of Portugal, New Delhi.
At the time of the application, you will need to carry all documents in original and provide
your biometrics.
The application cannot be submitted by a third person.
At the time of the interview, you will need to carry all documents in original.
The visa fee, according to Schengen regulations, is non-refundable.

To know more, please check VFS Delhi Portugal Application Center Web Page.
(https://pt.vfsglobal.co.in)

 HOW LONG SHOULD I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MY SCHENGEN VISA DECISION?

If all documents are OK, the decision period for a Schengen visa is at least 15 days.
 I AM FROM BANGLADESH. HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA TO TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL?

Schengen visa applicants in Bangladesh are requested to submit their visa applications at the
Embassy of France in Dhaka

 I AM FROM SRI LANKA. HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA TO TRAVEL TO PORTUGAL?

Schengen visa applicants in Sri Lanka are requested to submit their visa applications at the
Embassy of France in Colombo

 I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE STATUS OF MY VISA PROCESS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

To know the status of your visa process, you will need to send an email to
visas.novadeli@mne.pt

Additionally, you can track the status of your visa application on the following page VFS track
visa application (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/prt/track-application)

 I LIVE IN INDIA AND I NEED A POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (PCC) FOR MY VISA PROCESS. WHY
SHOULD I GET IT FROM THE REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE?

The REGIONAL PASSPORT OFFICE (RPO) is part of the MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (MEA).
Since it is a central body, the issuance of Police Clearence Certificate is simpler and faster. After
the issuance of the document, it should be authenticated with an Apostille by the MEA or one of
the RPO's

List of Regional Passport Offices

https://mea.gov.in/regional-passport-offices.htm (https://mea.gov.in/regional-passport-
offices.htm)

 I AM FROM BANGLADESH AND NEED TO APPLY FOR A NATIONAL VISA IN NEW DELHI. ARE THERE
ANY PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS?

According to the information provided by the Indian authorities, Bangladeshi citizens applying
for a national visa to travel to Portugal in New Delhi will need a double entry visa issued by the
High Commission of India in Dhaka [X-Double Entry] valid for a maximum period of three
months. The stay during the visit to India should not exceed 15 days. This visa shall be non-
extendable.

VFS will only accept applications from Bangladeshi citizens if they have a valid Indian visa in the
required category (X-Double Entry - for submission of Portuguese visa application in New Delhi).