For each purpose of entry into the country, the Schengen region have produced a list of required documents and these requirements are essentially the same for a stay in any of these member states. The list of required documents for a successful Portugal visa application is as follows:

• Portuguese Schengen visa application form, filled completely and signed.
• Two recent photos taken within the last 3 months according to the following Schengen visa picture requirements:
  • Two similar photos.
  • 35x45mm size.
  • It must be a colour photograph with a light background.
  • The applicant must look straight in camera with closed mouth and neutral facial expressions.
  • It’s advisable to avoid outfits that match the background and uniforms.

• A valid passport with the following requirements:
  • Issued within the last ten years.
  • Must have 2 full blank pages for visa stamp.
  • It should be valid for at least 3 months after you come back to UK from Portugal.
  • Previous passports with visa stamps on them (if any).

• Reservation for a round-trip flight ticket or the entire travel schedule. The flight numbers on your ticket must include the dates of your arrival and departure from Portugal. We can take care of almost all of your Portugal visa appointment requirements including complete consultation and dummy bookings for hotels and flights.

• A travel insurance policy which covers your medical crises, accidents and even repatriation in the event of death with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros for the whole Schengen region. For any Schengen visa, we can offer you the best travel medical insurance.

• Evidence of accommodation that clearly shows the details of your visit to Portugal over the course of your journey. One of the following possibilities applies here:
  • Hotel or hostel booking.
  • If you intend to rent a property while you are there, a rent agreement is required.
  • An invitation letter from your friends or family who will be hosting you during your vacation in Portugal.

• Documentation proving your ability to support yourself financially while visiting Portugal. One of the following documents must be submitted:
  • Bank statement which displays that you have sufficient funds in your account for your trip. The statement cannot be more than three months old.
  • Letter of sponsorship from a third party stating that they will be paying for your trip to Portugal. This letter must be submitted along with your sponsor’s bank statement which should not be older than 3 months in order to be considered valid.
  • A combination of both of the above mentioned documents.