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The Embassy of Portugal in Ankara / the Consulate General of Hungary in Istanbul

Information about the required documents can be found on the website.

Who Can Apply?

The applicant must be a resident.

Foreign citizens residing in Türkiye must have a legal residence right valid for at least 90 days as of the visa application date. Otherwise, their applications will not be accepted.

Visa Types

Family members of EU/EEA nationals (European Economic Area) Educational Visa Visa For Offical Visit Visa For Health Reasons Family Or Friends Visiting Cultural Visa Sportive Visa Visa For Drivers Business Visa Transit Visa Touristic Visa

Documents Required

💡 Please double-check the list of documents related to the centre where you will apply for your visa (the Embassy of Portugal in Ankara or the Consulate General of Hungary in Istanbul).

Short Stay / Multiple Entry Visa. General Requirements

List of Supporting Documents for Schengen Visa Applications with the Purpose: TOURISM

(1) Flight / travel reservations or other proof of intended transport

(2) Evidence of hotel bookings or travel plan

(3) Proof of means of subsistence: e.g.

– bank account statement on the account turnover during the last three months, and

– proof of regular income e.g. salary slips of the last three months (or similar)

(4) The following documents shall be presented by either of the categories:

(a) If the applicant is employed:

– letter from employer and/or approval for leave

– SGK (social security) registration document and SGK

(b) If the applicant is a farmer:

– farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture

(c) If the applicant is employed by or owner of a private company:

– company registration in the chamber of commerce and a copy of the bulletin of the trade register

– statement of taxes payment

(d) If the applicant is retired:

– proof of pension (either bank account statement or pensioner booklet)

(e) If the applicant is a student:

– student certificate

(f) If the applicant is a minor/under age 18 and travelling alone or with one parent or legal guardian only:

– Public notary approved statement from his/her parents (this condition shall not apply if the travelling parent is a single parent or holds the parental authority alone)

Additional Supporting Documents for Other Purposes of Travel

1. Study or Participation in EU Education, Training or Research Programmes:

   (a) For study purpose:

   – invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation

   (b) For EU programmes:

   – original invitation letter from the university or research centre

   – letter from the Turkish National Agency or TÜBITAK identifying support by an EU Programme

2. Visit to Family or Friends:

   • Proof of the existence of family relations (Tam Tekmil Vukuatli Nüfus Kayit Örnegi)

   • Proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation

   • Invitation and/or guarantee according to national legislation

3. Business Visits:

   • For attendance to a fair: entry card or documents about participation

4. Attending Cultural or Sports Events or Conferences:

   (a) For cultural events or conferences:

   – invitation from the organiser of the event or contract with the cultural service provider

   (b) For sporting events:

   – invitation from the sports club/sports federation or accreditation confirming participation

   – certificate from the sending sports club or federation

5. Truck Driving to and/or Through Schengen Area:

   (1) Guarantee from the company and UND membership (if applicable)

   (2) Company drivers list

   (3) SGK (social security) registration document and past SGK payments for the driver

   (4) Company registry in the Chamber of Commerce

   (5) C2 certificate (export permission)

   (6) National and international driving licence of the driver

   (7) Invitation or business partnership certificate from a company in the EU

Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

⚠️ Residents in Istanbul and the surrounding areas - Representation Agreement with the General Consulate of Hungary in Istanbul

The Embassy of Portugal in Ankara is pleased to announce that, starting from 15th March 2011, the Consulate General of Hungary in Istanbul is competent to accept Schengen visa applications from resident citizens living in Istanbul and the surrounding areas, that wish to travel to Portugal, under an agreement recently concluded between the Embassies of Portugal and Hungary in Ankara. The documents necessary to be enclosed to the Schengen visa application will remain the same as those listed on the website of the Embassy of Portugal in Ankara. For nationalities for which consultation is required, the consultation will be executed by the representing state (Hungary). The visa fee will be charged by the Hungarian authorities. The Consular Section of the Portuguese Embassy in Ankara continues to accept all visa applications in the normal way. This agreement is aimed to ease the visa application process for those who reside in Istanbul and the surrounding areas.

The General Consulate of Hungary in Istanbul is located in Metrocity Millenium A Blok, KAT. 6 Büyükdere Cad. No. 171 1. Levent 34330, Istanbul.

Phone: +90 212 317 92 14

Fax: +90 212 296 82 48

E-mail: mission.ist@mfa.hu

Pre-Application

Before submitting your application, determine your travel plan and purpose. Please prepare and confirm that you have all the necessary documents before coming to the appointment.

You must apply for your Schengen Visa at least 21 days before your travel date.

You must apply for your National Visa at least 60 days before your travel date.

Persons who will travel for more than 90 days for education, work, internship, European Union project, etc. must obtain a "National visa".

Visa applications are accepted in person. No intermediary institution is used for visa applications.

Submit a visa application

https://pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt/VistosOnline/

If you have already completed your one-time registration, enter your identification data in the connection area.

If you are not yet registered, create your account, and use it when submitting your visa application.

After authentication, the menu will allow you to submit your visa application.

Application Fees:

• The Schengen visa fee is 90 Euros per person in TL and the payment must be done in TL "cash" during the application.

  • Applicants under the age of 6 are exempt from the visa fee,

  • The visa fee for visa applicants between the ages of 6-12 is 45 Euros per person in TL.

  • Spouses and children under the age of 18 of European Union citizens are exempt from visa fees.

• People who will travel for more than 90 days for reasons such as education, work, internship, European Union Project, etc. must obtain a national visa.

  • For those who will travel for more than 1 year, the visa fee is 90 Euros equivalent in TL,

  • For those who will travel for more than 90 days and less than 1 year, the visa fee is 90 Euros equivalent in TL.

• Visa fees will be paid in cash and in Turkish Lira to the visa officer during the application. Visa fees may vary depending on the changing exchange rate.

Post-Application

Your application will be transferred to the Consulate one workday after being received by the As Visa Solutions Application Center. The information registered in our system is kept in the As Visa Solutions Visa Application Center’s database during your application. Your personal information will not be shared with any third party except the Consulate. You are deemed to have applied to the As Visa Solutions Visa Application Center with knowledge and acceptance of this policy.

Follow-Up Application

The average visa processing time is 15 days. This period can lengthen or shorten according to the workload of the consulate. You can do your passport follow-up via our call center with your name and surname. Applicants cannot have information via the call center about their passport details, personal information, and the result of their visa.

We cannot provide information about your visa result from our call center.

Passport Delivery Process

You or a friend/relative whom you authorized by writing a petition under your identity photocopy with the recipient’s name and surname details can take your passport from our application center with the orange payment receipt and identity card. If you take your passport personally, you need to keep your orange payment receipt and your identity card with you. If you request a courier during application, your passport will be delivered to you via UPS courier company to the address you wish.

Processing Time

Average visa processing time is 15 days.

How to Book an Appointment

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