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Information about the required documents can be found on the website

The status of the application can be tracked at the link

Who Can Apply from the UAE?

The applicant must be a resident of the UAE.

Visa Types

1. Schengen Visa

• Tourist

• Business

• Medical Treatment

• Training Purpose

• Airport Transit

2. National Visa

3. Residency Visa (D Type Long Stay) — D Type Long Stay Visa - for more than 1 year

• D1 - Subordinate Work Activity

• D2 - Independent Professional Activity or Migrants Entrepreneurs

• D3 - Teaching Purposes, Highly Qualified Subordinated/Cultural Activity

• D4 - Study, Higher Education, Students Exchange, Internships, Volunteer Work and Research

• D6 - Family Reunification

• D7 - Fixed Residence (Retirement, Religious purpose or Individual Revenues)

• D8 - Professional Activity Done Remotely - “Digital Nomads”

• D9 - Accompanying Family Member Applying for a Residence Visa

• D10 - Job Seeker Visa– Up to 120 Days

4. Temporary Visa (E Type Short Stay) — E Type Short Stay Visa - for more than 3 months and less than 1 year

• E1 - Medical Treatment

• E2 - Transfer of Workers to the World Trade Organization (WTO)

• E3 - Independent Work Purpose (Less than 6 months)

• E4 - Scientific research, academic teaching, and highly qualified activity purposes (for less than a year)

• E5 - Amateur Sports Purposes

• E6 - Study, Study Exchange, Unpaid Professional Internship, Voluntary Service and International agreement with PT

• E7 - To Accompany Patient in Medical Treatment

• E8 - Seasonal Work Purpose

• E9 - Professional Training

• ER - Professional Activity Done Remotely - “Digital Nomads”

• EF - Accompanying Family Member Holding Temporary Stay Visa

Documents Required

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Please click here to know more about the documents required.

Please click here to fill the Visa form

Important Note: Handwritten forms are not accepted

Documents provided by all VISA applicants must be in Portuguese or English

1. Application Form (handwritten forms are not accepted) Typewritten and fully completed in Portuguese or English and signed two times and dated by the applicant himself. For minors, below the age of 18, it is mandatory both parent’s sign the application form and visit the application center for submission. If only one parent goes to VFS, the NOC delivered should be signed and Legalised/Authenticated. Birth Certificate should mandatorily be authenticated by their respected Embassy in UAE and duly stamped by MoFA prior to lodging the applications for all minors, below the age of 18. Irrespective of age, each individual requires a separate application form. It is mandatory to provide current UAE address, applicant’s number and email address in the application form.

2. One recent passport size photo Passport size with white background; must be recent (not older than 6 months).

3. Original passport and one passport copy The passport must be valid a minimum of 6 months after your intended departure from the territory of the Member States, signed by the bearer, shall contain at least two blank pages and should not be issued more than 10 yrs ago.

4. Copy of the latest 3 Schengen visas issued during the last 3 years

5. UAE residence visa and one copy Valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States.

6. Valid travel insurance (Original and stamped) Covering the entire territory of all Schengen Member States with a minimum coverage of 30.000,00 € (euros) for medical expenses. The insurance policy must cover expenses that might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during stay. An original certificate policy clearance is mandatory.

7. Original letter from local sponsor - NOC To be addressed to "Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi", dated not later than one month. For employees, an original letter with the company’s letterhead stating employment status, position, length of contract and salary. The letter should also be duly stamped with the name and position of the signatory, specify the dates of approved leave and state the purpose of visit.

8. For BUSINESS OWNERS (Partner) /self-employed persons; Commercial Trade License is MANDATORY to be submitted original, authenticated and stamped by UAE MoFA along with NOC letter signed by the responsible(s) of the Company with power to legally represent and bind it. For those on parents / university / spouse sponsorship, a NOC (no objection certificate) indicating no objection for the applicant to travel to the Schengen area and the expenses are covered during the stay by the sponsor along with the sponsors passport and UAE residence visa.

9. Flight reservation including return ticket

10. Proof of accommodation For tourism: hotel reservation, rental contract or proof of residential property with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information) during intended stay. For private visits: an original invitation letter using the official format required Termo de responsabilidade signed by the host and certified by a public notary in Portugal together with a copy of the host EU passport or residence card. If the inviting person (the host) is to cover the applicant's expenses, the host must provide evidence of possession of sufficient financial resources to cover the intended stay (e.g. signed and stamped bank statements last 3 months).

11. Originally signed and stamped personal UAE bank account statement for the last 3 months For those on company travel / spouses / children / dependents who do not have their personal bank statements, he / she sponsoring the trip must submit their original bank statements along with a letter stating the same. A copy of credit card valid throughout the intended stay can be joined along with the bank statements.

12. Minors below the age of 18 Copy of Portuguese or English certified translation of birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent. Proof of present legal guardianship is mandatory. Letter of authorization signed by both parents / legal guardian. Passport copies and copies of the UAE residence visa page of parents / legal guardian. Minors traveling without their parents / legal guardian: original authorization signed by their parents / legal guardian in front of the visa officer of their country’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

🚨 The documents may vary depending on the purpose and applicant's details 🚨

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Identify visa type (Choose the right visa for your trip).

• Begin your application (Get started with your visa application). Once you are ready to apply, you can download the visa application form , complete it, print the complete form and bring it with you to the Visa Application Centre (together with the documents required for the Visa category chosen) for submission.

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

• Book an Appointment: Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive an appointment confirmation email along with the letter of appointment. If you are part of a family or group, you’ll have to book individual appointments for each member of the family or group.

• Pay your fees: Once you have made your application, you will need to pay your visa application fee. If you download the form to print and bring to the Visa Application Centre, payment will be made at the time of your appointment. You can pay the visa fee in cash or by card at the Visa Application Centre visa application centre

• Submit Application: Submit your visa application with all the required documents at the scheduled time of your appointment. As a general rule, at the appointment every applicant has to show up in person (this includes babies and children).

• Track your application (Stay informed about the progress of your application)

• Collect your passport: After a visa application decision has been made, you can pick up your passport from the Visa Application Centre or have your passport returned to you by courier for an additional fee.

Processing Time

The processing time for an application at the Embassy of Portugal is a minimum of 15 calendar days. Please note that all those applying for a visa for Portugal need to have at least 15 days between the date of application and date of travel. Applications will not be accepted if this requirement is not adhered to.

How to Book an Appointment

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