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Portugal Turismo - Tourist Offices

Tourism in Lisbon.

Tourist offices ( postos de turismo ) in Portugal can provide city maps, brochures and tourist information (often in English, Spanish and German) about local travel and accommodation options.

Portugal's umbrella tourist organization Investimentos, Comercio e Turismo de Portugal (ICEP) has its HQ in Lisbon (Tel. 217 909 500) and maintains regional offices.

ICEP has offices overseas in over 20 countries including in the UK (Tel.: 0845 3551212), Ireland (Tel. 1800 94 31 31), France (Tel. 0811 65 3838), Spain, Russia, Canada, Austria, the USA, Switzerland (Tel. 0800 101212), Germany, Japan and Brazil.

Turismo de Portugal, I.P. Rua Ivone Silva, Lote 6 1050-124 Lisboa Tel: +351 211 140 200

Brochures can be downloaded here or here .

The Tourist Office at Lisbon Airport is particularly useful for booking hotels and providing information on the Lisboa Card.

Tourism Offices Overseas

Portuguese National Tourist Office UK 11, Belgrave Square London, SW1X 8PP Tel: 020 7201 6666 E-mail: [email protected] www: otuk.turismodeportugal.pt

Portuguese National Tourist Office USA 866 Second Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA Tel: 0016467230200

Tourism Offices in Portugal

On the whole customer service is very good in Portugal's tourism offices. We have had reports, though, of poor service in Lagos and Portimao tourist information offices. If you have any bad experiences please contact us and we will list them here.

Albufeira Tourist Office Rua 5 de Outubro Tel. 289 585 279

Regional Tourist Office of Rota da Luz Rua Joao Mendonca, 8 Tel. 234 420 760; Fax 234 428 326.

Ponta Delgada

Av. Infante D. Henrique 9504-528 Tel: 296 285 743, 296 285 125

Ponta Delgada Airport

Posto de Turismo do Aeroporto de Ponta Delgada Tel: 296 284 569

Posto de Turismo das Furnas Tel: 296 584 525

Ribeira Grande

Posto de Turismo da Ribeira Grande Tel. 296 472 118

Rua Direita 70-74 9700-066 Angra do Heroismo Tel: 295 213 393

Rua Vasco da Gama 9900-117 Horta Tel: 292 292 237

9980 Santa Cruz da Graciosa Tel: 295 712 509

9580 Santa Cruz das Flores Tel: 292 523 69

Turismo in Setubal.

Braga Tourist Office Corner of Praça da República/Avenida da Liberdade Tel. 253 262 550.

Braga Tourist Office.

Caldas da Rainha

Praça 25 de Abril Tel. 262 839 700

Cascais Tourist Office Rua Visconde da Luz Tel. 214 868 204

Coimbra Tourist Office Largo da Portagem Tel. 239 855 930 Tourist Support Line (tel. 800 296 296) SOS line, 112

Elvas Tourist Office Praça da República Tel. 268 622 236

Avenida Marginal Tel. 214 663 813

Largo da República Tel. 268 333 541

Faro Tourist Office Rua da Misericordia 8-12 Tel. 289 803 604

Turismo at Lisbon Airport.

Alameda S. Damaso 83 Tel. 253/41-24-50 Monday to Friday 9:30am-12:30pm and 2pm-6:30pm.

Lagos Turismo, Sitio de São João (tel. 282 763 031) - not in the city centre.

Posto de Informacão, Largo Marques de Pombal (tel. 282 764 111) - centrally located.

Leiria Tourist Office Regional Tourist Office of Leiria/Fatima Jardim Luis de Camoes 2400 Leiria Tel. 244 823 773/244 814 748 Fax. 244 833 533 Toll Free: 800 202 5596.

Associação Turismo de Lisboa. Tel: 213 610 350 Fax: 213 610 359

Centro de Representação, Informação e Animação de Lisboa (CRIA) in the Praça do Comércio. Lisbon enquiries only. Tel: 213 433 672 9am - 8pm

'Turismo' in Palácio Foz Building on Praça dos Restauradores. Tel: 213 466 307 Fax: 213 468 772 9am - 8pm

Lisbon Airport also has turismo information desks. FREEFONE Tourist Information. Tel: 800 296 296 9am - midnight; 9am - 8pm (Sunday)

Turismo in Madeira.

Avenida Arriaga 9004-519 Funchal Tel: 351 291 145 305 Winter November 1st to March, 31st, Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9am to 3.30pm

Madeira International Airport - Cristiano Ronaldo 9100-105 Santa Cruz Tel: 351 291 524 933 Daily: 9am to 9.30pm

Estrada Monumental Estrada Monumental, 175 - 9000-250 Fuchal Monday to Sunday and public holidays: 9.30am to 4pm

Ponta do Sol 3, Rua do Principe D. Luis - 9360-218 Ponta do Sol Tel: 351 291 974 034 Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 4pm

Porto Moniz Rua dos Emigrantes, Nº 2 - 9270-156 Porto Moniz Tel: 351 291 853 075 Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm; Saturday and public holidays: 10am to 12.30am

Ribeira Brava Forte de Sao Bento 9350-213 Ribeira Brava Tel: 351 291 951 675 Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm; Saturday and public holidays: 10am to 12.30am

Santana Rua do Sacristao, Sitio do Serrado - 9230-116 Santana Tel: 351 291 575 162 Monday: 2pm to 4.30pm; Tuesday to Friday: 9.30 am to 4pm; Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Porto Santo Praca do Barqueiro - 9400-165 Tel: 351 291 985 244 Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 12.30 and 2pm to 5.30pm; Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 1pm

Porto Tourist Offices Rua Clube Fenianos 25 Tel. 223 393 470

Rua Infante Dom Enrique 63 Tel. 222 009 770 Praça Dom Joao I Tel. 222 057 514

Museu Regional Praça da República Tel. 219 231 157

Praça do Quebedo Tel. 265 534 402

Rua da Galeria 9 Tel. 281 322 511

Avenida Dr Candido Madureira Tel. 249 322 427

Rua Hospital Velho Tel. 258 822 620

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Portugal set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Portugal’s embassy in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

Countries may restrict travel or bring in rules at short notice. Check with your travel provider for changes.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.

Visit TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre) for general COVID-19 advice for travellers .

Passport validity requirements

If you are travelling to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements .

Your passport must be:

  • issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
  • valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.

Contact the Embassy of Portugal in the UK if you think that your passport does not meet both these requirements. Renew your passport if you need to .

Passport stamping

At the Portuguese border control, you may need to:

  • show a return or onward ticket
  • prove that you have enough money for your stay

Check your passport is stamped if you enter or exit the Schengen area through Portugal as a visitor. Border guards use passport stamps to check you’re complying with the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area. If relevant entry or exit stamps are not in your passport, a border officer will presume that you have overstayed your visa-free limit.

You can show evidence (boarding passes and tickets) of when and where you entered or exited the Schengen area and ask border guards to add this date and location in your passport.

If you live in Portugal, your passport should not be stamped. You should show your proof of residence and passport at border control. Read our living in Portugal guide for passport stamping information.

If you are aged 18 and over, you can use the e-gates for UK and other non-EU nationals. Make sure your passport is stamped by the border officer after you pass through the e-gate.

You cannot use the e-gates to exit Portugal if you entered the Schengen area from another EU country.

Visa requirements

You can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel:

  • as a tourist
  • to visit family or friends
  • to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
  • for short-term studies or training

If you are travelling to Portugal and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries within the previous 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days.

To stay longer (for example to work or study or for business travel), you must meet the Portuguese government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you may need with the Portuguese Immigration Service or the Embassy of Portugal in UK .

If you are travelling to Portugal for work , read the guidance on visas and permits.

If you stay in Portugal with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.

Travelling with children

Non-resident children travelling to portugal.

Children aged 17 and under travelling to Portugal alone, or accompanied by a person who is not their parent or legal guardian, must either:

  • be met at the airport or point of entry by their parent or guardian
  • carry a letter of authorisation to travel from their parent or guardian

The letter should name the adult in Portugal who will be responsible for them during their stay and the identification (full names, date of birth and passport number) and contacts details of the parent or guardian. The letter should also state the child’s dates of arrival and departure and the address at which they will be staying during their visit to Portugal.

Teenagers aged 17 and under who travel alone, or with friends of the same age, and who are not being met by a parent or guardian on arrival, may be refused entry if they do not have a letter of authority .

If you travel with a child, without consent from their parent or guardian, you may be questioned on arrival. Your entry may be delayed.

Check the Portuguese government website for more information.

Non-resident children leaving Portugal

Non-resident children aged 17 and under who leave Portugal alone or in the company of a person who is not their parent or guardian will require a letter of authority if they are returning to a country other than their country of origin.

Resident children leaving Portugal

A child aged 17 and under who is resident in Portugal must carry a notarised letter of authority from their parent or guardian if they’re travelling out of the country alone or in the company of a person who is not their parent or legal guardian.

See more information on the Living in Portugal guide and Portuguese government website .

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro for Portugal , The Azores and Madeira .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Portugal . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking food and drink into the EU

You cannot take meat, milk, or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.

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Visa Information

Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

Short Stay Visa

Schengen visa

Citizens of some non-EU countries are required to hold a valid Schengen visa when travelling to the Schengen area, which is a group of European countries that allows a person, who’s been admitted to the Schengen Area, to travel without any further form of border control within the Schengen Area.

Current Schengen States are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A Schengen visa is a short stay visa , i.e. for stays up to 90 days, allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen Area.

A Schengen visa has to be obtained from the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be the main destination (i.e. where the most nights will be spent) during a single trip to the Schengen Area.

A single trip is considered when a customer enters the Schengen Area, stays there for a certain period and eventually leaves the Schengen Area.

If an equal amount of nights will be spent in different Schengen States during a single trip to the Schengen Area, then the Schengen visa must be obtained with the Mission of the Schengen State, which will be entered first.

The documentation related to the means of travel and accommodation must cover the complete itinerary of the single trip to the Schengen Area ; i.e. travel tickets must be provided, not only for the travel from and to the Schengen Area, but also for the travel between the different Schengen States, when more than 1 Schengen State will be visited during the single trip.

Each Schengen visa application must fully comply with the documents required for the respective visa category and can only be submitted up to 6 months before the intended departure date.

The acceptance of a Schengen visa application and supporting documents by VFS does not guarantee the issuance of a Schengen visa.

The issuance of a Schengen visa, the Schengen visa validity period, the number of entries and amount of travel days are at the sole discretion of the Mission.

If a visa application is returned by the Mission requesting missing documents or any other missing/ incorrect information, the applicant must accept responsibility for any delay that may occur in the visa application processing time.

Holders of valid Schengen visas are still subject to immigration control upon arrival in the Schengen Area and are not necessarily guaranteed entry into any of the Schengen countries, even though they may hold a valid Schengen visa for these countries.

Following visa categories are considered Short stay visas:

  • Visitor Family/Friends
  • EEA/EU and Swiss national family member

Renew Residency

  • National Visas

Documents Required

Photo specifications, processing time, application form.

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Customer, who intend to travel purely for tourist purposes, i.e. visiting for leisure, recreation or sightseeing, and provide for their own accommodation (hotel, hostel, B&B, camping, …) need to apply as Tourist.

Eligibility

Customers must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

  • holding a valid passport/travel document
  • holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customers holds a short stay visa for the UK, C type visa (see example here ), then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member)
  • applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Jurisdiction

The following counties, please click here , come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in London, i.e. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre in London , which is outsourced representative for the Consulate of Portugal in London.

The following counties, please click here , come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester, i.e. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centres in Manchester or Edinburgh , which are outsourced representatives for the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester.

Applicable visa fee, in Pound Sterling (£), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.

VFS service fee (inclusive of VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.

All fees can be paid by cash (except in Manchester and Edinburgh), Credit/Debit card.

Cheque payments and direct bank transfers are not accepted.

All fees are non-refundable.

  • Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the customer can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent , i.e. not older than 1 month , and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Customers always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

For Minors, please click here .

A. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

  • Visa application form (original) (see here )

Passport (original)

Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customers first needs to apply for a new passport.

Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.

UK Residence permit

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here ) is also acceptable, then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member)

Photograph (original)

B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

Proof of current occupation

a. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) AND last 3 months payslips

b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)

c. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):

i. customers accountant: when customers company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant

ii. solicitor: when customers company has been registered by a solicitor

iii. bank manager: when customers company has a business bank account

iv. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customer – company should be provided

d. Unemployed/retired

  • Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service
  • Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation

Housewife/man ( only applicable to married couples ): customers may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:

a.marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Portuguese, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK

b.spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)

c.spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)

d.spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds

e.spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship

Proof of funds

a.Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).

b.Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.

Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

a.Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area

b.When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customers and travel dates need to be provided too.

When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required.

Proof of accommodation

confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning customers name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

If the customers name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket.

Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)

The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the customers intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

Please provide one recent colour photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

  • Taken against a light (white or off-white) background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
  • Clear quality and with the face in focus
  • Full face: non-smiling, no sunglasses, no hat/cap or any head covering, unless the customer wears such items because of his/her religious belief or ethnic background
  • Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print)
  • Photograph attached (glued) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here ), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Every customer can submit his/her Schengen visa application up to 6 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 2 weeks, so customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur.

For certain nationalities (see list here ) the visa application needs consultation from the other Schengen countries and therefore the minimum processing time takes more than 3 weeks.

In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete and its documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements (see Documents Required for the different visa categories).

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of visa applications on a daily basis.

Furthermore, customers need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures ) may extend the visa application processing time.

Therefore, VFS recommends all customers:

  • book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
  • ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
  • leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their visa application in our satellite centre in Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS Manchester office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in Manchester the following day.

The Mission may always request for additional information/documents or invite customers for an interview during the visa application process and this may cause delays in the visa process, which the customers accept responsibility for.

For Portugal every customer needs to provide a signed printout from an online Schengen visa application form (VAF).

Therefore, each customers first needs to duly complete and print the online Schengen visa application form as follows:

  • Click Schengen Visa Application form (PDF format)
  • Duly complete the online visa application form (as per the passport’s details)
  • Select File in Menu bar
  • Select Print and confirm Printing

Once the online Schengen visa application form has been printed, then the customer needs to finish the remaining steps:

  • Sign the completed visa application form in the designated places (1st signature at no.37, 2nd signature right under the disclaimer at the end of the VAF)
  • Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day

Visitor Family/friends

Customer, who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends legally residing in Portugal, need to apply as Visitor Family/Friends.

  • holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customers holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here ), then applicant can also apply for a Schengen visa; then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member)

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, customers are advised to read the requirements under Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case customer first needs to apply for a new passport.

i. customers accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant

iv. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection customers – company should be provided

  • Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining applicant’s financial situation

a. marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English or Portuguese, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the UK

b. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)

c. spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)

d. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds

e. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship

1. Proof of funds

a. Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing customers name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).

b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.

2. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area

b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

3. Proof of accommodation

Term of responsibility - If the declaration is authenticated (by a public notary – Portuguese or English) then no further documents are required, if not then in complement to the declaration, copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Portugal, if host is non EU citizen+host’s proof of address in Portugal.

4. Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance)

The travel insurance – clearly showing the customers name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

  • Clear quality and with the face in focus.
  • Photograph attached ( glued ) to the Visa Application Form

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here ), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

Customer, who intend to travel for business purposes, i.e. visiting a business/company to have meetings, to make business deals, to recruit, to train or other work related activities can apply as Business.

Every Business visa application has to be confirmed by an invitation letter from a business/company based in Portugal, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist .

In regards to conference/seminar/workshop the following customers can also apply for a Business visa:

  • Customers-employees going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop organised by their company or another company directly related to their company
  • Customers-employees going to be actively involved in a conference/seminar/workshop
  • Students going to attend a conference/seminar/workshop related to their studies

Employer letter needs to confirm clearly the purpose of attending the conference/seminar/workshop, if not, applicant will need to apply as Tourist .

  • holding a valid UK residence permit. In case the customer holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here ), then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member)

Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted.

Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under the Overview section in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category.

UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa (see here ) then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member)

Photograph (original) (see here )

1. Proof of current occupation

b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed , UK university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)

iv. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if customers name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided

  • Proof of business invitation

Original (preferably) cover letter from inviting company/organisation in Portugal confirming customers name, purpose of visit, period of visit, confirmation arrangement details for travel and/or accommodation

b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and the customer will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Eea/eu and Swiss National Family Member

A. Following family members of EEA/EU and Swiss nationals are entitled to apply for a Schengen visa as EEA/EU and Swiss national family member, i.e. submitting fewer documents required than regular Tourists and exempt from paying the applicable visa fee, when travelling together with their EEA/EU or Swiss national family member OR when joining their EU family member who is already inside the Schengen Area :

  • Parent(s) (only if child is under 18 years old or elderly parent cohabiting with child)
  • Registered partner

Also note Family member means:

  • the spouse;
  • the partner with whom the Union citizen has contracted a registered partnership, on the basis of the legislation of a Member State, if the legislation of the host Member State treats registered partnerships as equivalent to marriage and in accordance with the conditions laid down in the relevant legislation of the host Member State;
  • the direct descendants who are under the age of 21 or are dependants and those of the spouse or partner as defined in point (B);
  • the dependent direct relatives in the ascending line and those of the spouse or partner as defined in point (B);
  • Parents of Union Citizens under the age of 21

A dependent person is understood to be a third-country national supported by a European Union citizen or the spouse thereof, who:

  • is systematically preparing for a future profession;
  • cannot systematically prepare for a future profession or perform gainful activities due to illness or injury; or
  • is not capable of performing systematic gainful activities due to a chronic adverse health condition.
  • Proof of dependency (if applicable) Letter/statement from relevant authority (government, tax or health authority) stating dependency to EU national.

More information regarding EU family members can be found in the following link: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/family-members-of-portuguesecitizens-eu-eee-switzerland

More information regarding the rights of residency for EU nationals and their family members can be found in the following link: https://www.sef.pt/en/pages/faq-detalhe.aspx?nID=8

EU family members from third countries are no longer exempt from a Schengen visa requirement when travelling into the Schengen area from the UK

  • Family members of UK nationals will no longer be treated as EU Family members and must apply as standard Tourist.
  • Holders of UK Residence Permits/Cards for EU Family Members are no longer exempt from Visa when travelling into the Schengen Area. This means that EU Family Members must always apply for a Schengen Visa (free of charge, as EU Family Members)

customer must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

  • holding a valid UK residence permit.

If you are an EU Family Member accompanying or joining the EU citizen, applying at VFS facilities, no visa fee will be charged, only an additional fee. You may also apply directly at the Consulate General were no visa or additional fee will be charged”.

3. Proof of joint travel

Signed declaration from the EU Family member

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa ? to find out.

Minors are customers who haven’t reached the age of 18 years when submitting a Schengen visa application (Tourist, Visitor Family/Friends, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit).

Therefore, each minor MUST provide the following additional documents:

  • Child’s unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents their names
  • Written consent (signed and dated) of mother and father mentioned on the child’s birth certificate
  • Copy of both parents their passport’s Bio page and signature page, if signature is not on Bio page
  • In case the parents are divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then respectively the court order confirming one parent’s sole custody or the deceased parent’s death certificate.
  • In case a guardian has been appointed by the parents, then the guardianship letter and the guardian’s passport’s Bio page and signature page, if signature is not on Bio page

Due to European legislation regarding protection of children/minors, it has to be emphasised that Minors, who are not providing all the required documents, may not be granted a Schengen visa.

Applicable visa fee for minors varies in 3 age groups:

  • Minors under 6 years old: Gratis
  • Minors 6 years old but just not 12 years old: Reduced visa fee
  • Minors 12 years old and more: Full visa fee
  • holding a valid UK residence permit. In case applicant holds a short stay visa for the UK, a C type visa (see example here ), then a Schengen visa application can only be accepted, subject to analysis from the Mission, for Essential Travel (business, study, family reunification, health or humanitarian reasons, and EU Family Members accompanying the corresponding family member)

Every minor, irrespective of the visa category applying for, has also to provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation:

Birth certificate

  • Unabridged birth certificate showing biological parents their names; if not in English or Portuguese then translation by a certified translator in the UK is also required consent of both parents
  • Consent from parental authority/legal guardian. Written consent (signed and dated) for the minor to travel Parental authority/legal guardian passport Original or Certified copy through local or international notary service

(in the case of a single parent): in case parents have divorced or one of the parents is deceased, then the same has to be demonstrated by court/residence order (original to be seen) or death certificate (original to be seen).

  • Parent’s Passport - Both parents original passport needs to be there during the application process. If anyone or both parents original passport is not present then the copy of the passport bio data page needs to be notarised by an official notary.

Proof of guardianship : certified letter of guardianship

In Case The Minor Is Applying For All Visa Categories Except EEA/EU And Swiss National Family Member.

Proof of funds (from 1 parent)

a. Latest 3 months UK current account bank statements showing minor parents name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 50.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted).

a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning minors name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area

b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. driver’s cover letter (signed and dated) confirming joint travel with the minor and travel dates need to be provided too.

a. confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning the minors name, travel dates and accommodation address details.

If the minors name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

b. accommodation provided by family/friends in Portugal: minors host’s recent (not older than 1 month) cover letter (signed and dated) - confirming travel period and address of stay - is required, along with a copy of host’s passport’s bio page + host’s permit of stay in Portugal, if host is non EU citizen.

When applying through the Portuguese Consulate in Manchester then host in Portugal also needs to provide a declaration of support legalised by a Notary Public (visa application Manchester and Edinburgh).

The travel insurance – clearly showing the minors name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the minors intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €.

In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER

1. EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original to be seen)

2. Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national : marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English or Portuguese, then translation by a certified translator in the UK of the same is required  

3. Proof of joint travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car)

Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both minors and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area

When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. Driver’s cover letter (signed and dated) confirming joint travel with the minor and travel dates need to be provided too.

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and applicant will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Customers that require a Visa to travel to Portugal with the intention of renewing their Portuguese Residence and already have an appointment with SEF must submit an application for a Temporary Stay (E6) Visa (not a Schengen Visa).

STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

a. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers employment) AND last 3 months payslips

b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, UK school/college/university letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming customers enrolment)

c. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable):

i. customers accountant: when customers company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant

1. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service

2. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining customers financial situation

3. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant’s may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided:

b. spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy)

spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c)

c. spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds

d. spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship

b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a.

a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning customers name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area

When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with customer and travel dates need to be provided too.

If the customers name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page.

Proof of Appointment with SEF

National Visa

Every customer, including children/infants, has to submit his/her National visa application in person and by appointment only on their appointment date, which needs to be booked online.

For Non-EU citizens who are not sure whether a National visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

The following counties, please click here , come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in London, i.e. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre in London, which is outsourced representative for the Consulate of Portugal in London.

The following counties, please click here , come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester, i.e. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centres in Manchester or Edinburgh, which are outsourced representatives for the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester.

For overall information and documentation required to apply for Portugal National Visa (Residence Visa or Temporary Visa) please click here and/or visit the Portuguese Foreign Office website (MNE):

English - https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/type-of-visa

Portuguese - https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/informacao-geral/tipo-de-visto

In addition to the above requirements, you must also provide the following documents for National Visa category D7 (fixed residency for Retirement/ religious/ people living out from individual revenues)

  • Visa application form (see here)
  • Personal Statement: Signed personal statement explaining the reason(s) for applying for a National Visa to Portugal, which should reference address of stay and sources of income.
  • Passport (Original and Photocopy). Signed passport, with at least two blank pages for visa purposes, valid for a minimum of 90 days and issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passports can only be accepted if they do not go beyond the 10-year validity. Please note the original passport is required to be submitted along with the application.
  • Proof of being in a regular situation when from a different nationality than that of the country where the visa is being applied for - UK Residence permit (if applicable) UK Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, valid for at least 3 months.
  • Photograph: 2 Photographs (see here)
  • Criminal record certificate: Original Certificate from the country of origin or the country where the applicant is residing for over a year (children under the age of 16 are exempt from producing a criminal record) "The Criminal Record Certificate must be less than 3 months old on the date of application".
  • Travel Insurance: Travel insurance must be valid for a minimum of 6 months for Residence Visa – clearly showing the customer’s name - allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation. British nationals that present the S1 Form (stamped at the bottom by the relevant authority) do not need to present any further travel insurance. Please find the sample forms in English and Portugal.
  • Request for criminal record enquiry by the Immigration and Border Services (SEF)
  • Proof of funds - More information regarding proof of means of subsistence for National Visa can be found here . The applicant must have access, shown in the latest 3 months bank statements ( i.e. not older than 1 month on the date of application), to the Portuguese Minimum Wage multiplied by the number of months the applicant will be staying, up to 12 months. Residence Visa applicants should provide funds for a minimum of 12 months.
  • Proof of income - Document certifying retirement amount (for retirement purposes); Documents certifying revenue from movable and immovable property, intellectual or financial assets, remote work confirmation from employer and salary (for people living out from personal revenue); Certificate from the church or congregation the applicant belongs to, as long as such church or congregation is recognized by the Portuguese legal system (for religious purposes)
  • Portuguese bank account - please be aware that having a Portuguese NIF (tax number) is not mandatory, though it may be necessary for the purposes of opening an account in Portugal. More information regarding obtaining NIF and be found here and here
  • Proof of Accomodation: Proof of permanent accommodation (minimum of 1 year) - this can include owned property in Portugal (purchase contract) or long-term rental agreements. Sponsored accommodation may be accepted (subject to analysis of the application) by means of a signed official form from the sponsor (certificate of board and lodging), accompanied with a copy of the host’s passport bio page or valid identification document, proof of relationship if applicable (registered partnership, birth certificate, etc.), host’s permit of stay in Portugal (if applicable), and host’s Proof of address in Portugal (purchase or rental agreement for the property, utility bill with the host’s name, etc.)

Temporary stay (less than 1 year) for retired people or people living out from personal revenue (including remote work) – E6 Visa (exceptional situations)

  • Passport (Original and Photocopy). Signed passport, with at least two blank pages for visa purposes, valid for a minimum of 90 days and issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area.Extended passports can only be accepted if they do not go beyond the 10-year validity. Please note the original passport is required to be submitted along with the application.
  • Travel Insurance: Travel insurance valid for the length of stay – clearly showing the customer’s name - allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation. British nationals that present the S1 Form (stamped at the bottom by the relevant authority) do not need to present any further travel insurance. Please find the sample forms in English and Portugal.
  • Criminal record certificate: Certificate from the country of origin or the country where the applicant is residing for over a year (children under the age of 16 are exempt from producing a criminal record) "The Criminal Record Certificate must be less than 3 months old on the date of application".
  • Proof of Accomodation: Proof of permanent accommodation (minimum of 1 year) - this can include owned property in Portugal (purchase contract) or long-term rental agreements. Sponsored accommodation may be accepted (subject to analysis of the application) by means of a signed official form from the sponsor ( certificate of board and lodging ), accompanied with a copy of the host’s passport bio page or valid identification document, proof of relationship if applicable (registered partnership, birth certificate, etc.), host’s permit of stay in Portugal (if applicable), and host’s proof of address in Portugal (purchase or rental agreement for the property, utility bill with the host’s name, etc.)
  • Proof of means of subsistence as stipulated by law (latest 3 months bank statements i.e. not older than 1 month on the date of application) More information regarding proof of means of subsistence for National Visa can be found here . The applicant must have access, shown in the latest 3 months bank statements, to the Portuguese Minimum Wage multiplied by the number of months the applicant will be staying, up to 12 months. Residence Visa applicants should provide funds for a minimum of 12 months.

Transport document (return ticket within 1 year)

  • Confirmed return travel tickets to the United Kingdom, mentioning the customer’s name and travel dates, or proof of onward travel (if not returning to the United Kingdom).
  • When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If the customer is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with the customer and travel dates need to be provided as well.

Please note Portuguese Consulate in the UK only issues a visa sticker on the passport for the first 4 months when the application for residence visa is approved. The residence permit is issued by SEF in Portugal when the applicant attends the appointment in Portugal. The appointment with SEF will be automatically provided with the approved visa. More information about residence cards should be requested from SEF

Please note, documents required for the following counties, click here , come under the jurisdiction of the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester, i.e. customers residing in 1 of these counties can only submit their visa application at the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centres in Manchester or Edinburgh, which are outsourced representatives for the Consulate of Portugal in Manchester with the following documents.

For the checklists of all categories of temporary stay visas available, please check here

1) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT (E1)

2) TEMPORARY STAY VISA IN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRANSFER OF NATIONALS TO STATE PARTIES TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO), FOR SERVICE PROVIDING OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PURPOSES (E2)

3) EMPORARY STAY VISA FOR AN INDEPENDENT WORK PURPOSE (E3)

4) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PURPOSES, ACADEMIC TEACHING PURPOSES OR HIGHLY QUALIFIED ACTIVITY PURPOSES, FOR LESS THAN A YEAR (E4)

5) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR AMATEUR SPORTS PURPOSES (E5)

6) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR MORE OF 3 MONTHS STAY; PARTICIPATION IN STUDY PROGRAMS, STUDY EXCHANGE, UNPAID PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP, VOLUNTARY SERVICE AND IN THE FRAMEWORK OF INTERNATIONAL COMMITMENTS RELATED TO THE FREE MOVEMENT OF SERVICES (E6)

7) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WHO ACCOMPANIES THE PATIENT IN THE MEDICAL TREATMENT (E7)

8) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR SEASONAL WORK FOR MORE THAN 90 DAYS (UP TO 270 DAYS IN A 12 MONTH PERIOD) (E8)

9) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PURPOSES (E9)

10) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBER HOLDING TEMPORARY STAY VISA (EF)

11) TEMPORARY STAY VISA FOR THE EXERCISE OF A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DONE REMOTELY “DIGITAL NOMADS” E R

1) RESIDENCE VISA FOR A SUBORDINATE WORK ACTIVITY (D1)

2) RESIDENCE VISA FOR A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY OR MIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS AND STARTUP VISA PROGRAM (D2)

3) RESIDENCE VISA FOR TEACHING PURPOSES, HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND CULTURAL ACTIVITY OR HIGHLY SUBORDINATED ACTIVITY (D3)

4) RESIDENCY STAY VISA FOR RESEARCH, STUDY, HIGHER EDUCATION, STUDENTS EXCHANGE, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTARY WORK (D4)

5) RESIDENCY STAY VISA FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES, RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OR FOR LIVING FROM INDIVIDUAL REVENUES (D7)

6) RESIDENCY VISA FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBER APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCE VISA (DF)

7) JOB SEEKERS VISA (DP)

8) RESIDENCY VISA FOR THE EXERCISE OF A PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DONE REMOTELY - “DIGITAL NOMADS” (DR)

Criminal Record Enquiry

You can download your request for criminal record enquiry, by the Immigration and Border Services (SEF) (not applicable to minors under the age of sixteen), click here

Term of Responsibility

You can download the term of responsibility by clicking here

Please provide two recent colour photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, meeting the following requirements:

If the photographs presented do not meet these requirements (see examples here ), then the visa application will be considered incomplete and customers will be asked to take new photographs in the photo booth in the visa application centre.

Every customer can submit his/her National visa application up to 3 months before the intended travel date to the Schengen Area.

The minimum processing time of a visa application is 1 month, so customers are advised to leave enough time - between the appointment date and travel date - for the Mission to process their visa application; no guarantees can be given on the visa application’s return date as delays may occur. In some cases, the processing time could be minimum 3 months.

Customers also need to be aware that, especially during busy season around Easter, Summer holidays (July and August) and Christmas, the appointments are being booked very quickly as the Mission only processes a fixed amount of National visa applications on a daily basis.  

Furthermore customers need to consider that VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays (see Public Holidays/Closures ) may extend the visa application processing time.

  • to book their appointment as soon as they know they’ll be travelling
  • to ensure that their visa application’s documentation meets the Mission’s requirements
  • to leave enough processing time for the Mission

Customers submitting their National Visa application in our satellite centre in Edinburgh need to calculate 2 extra days to their minimum processing time as their visa application will first be dispatched to the VFS Manchester office, from where it is forwarded to the Mission in Manchester the following day.

For Portugal every customer needs to provide a signed printout from an online application form (VAF).

Therefore, each customer first needs to duly complete and print the online visa application form as follows:

  • Click Visa Application form ( PDF format )

Once the online Schengen visa application form has been printed, then applicant needs to finish the remaining steps:

  • Bring the signed visa application form with the supporting documents on his/her appointment day.

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Before you go, contact one of the overseas branches of the Portuguese National Tourist Office. The main office in the United States is at 590 Fifth Ave., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036-4704 (tel. 800/PORTUGAL [767-8842] or 212/354-4403). In Canada, the office is at 60 Bloor St. W., Ste. 1005, Toronto, ON M4W 3B8 (tel. 416/921-7376 ). In the United Kingdom, contact the Portuguese Tourist Office, 22-25A Sackville St., 2nd Floor, London W1X 1DE (tel. 0845/355-1212; www.visitportugal.com).

The following websites are helpful:

  • www.portugal.com : Investments, Trade, and Tourism of Portugal, a government agency, maintains this site. It is a general information resource, providing data about tourism and attractions, among other information.
  • www.portugal-info.net : This site provides an encyclopedic range of information about accommodations, restaurants and cuisine, events, entertainment, and sports. Its focus is on Lisbon and the Algarve, and it's of special use to visitors from the United Kingdom.
  • www.pousadas.pt : This site provides the best details on pousadas (government-sponsored inns scattered throughout the country). It offers geographic details, current rates, information on online bookings, and even photographs.
  • www.tap-airportugal.us : This site provides data about TAP's (Portuguese Air Transportation) flights in Portugal and online reservations. New features include all published fares and data about how to change reservations.

Note : This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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  • Choosing Central London as the basepoint of your trip will be easier and cheaper to move around the whole city and explore the major destination through the central area. The cost of accommodation is a bit higher, but it gets covered in what you save in traveling from distant hotels to the main hub, also saving you lots of time.
  • As soon as you reach London, get an Oyster card. You can get it from mostly tube stations and can preload an amount that you can use on the go during your travel. Once you reach the daily cap after 3 to 4 journeys, then you can travel around for free for the rest of your day.
  • You can also purchase an Oyster card online and have it mailed to you before you depart for London! But be sure to leave enough time to receive it.
  • Plan your trip well before arriving. Choose the desired destinations, mode of transportation for every point, make advanced bookings, etc. The busy city is always filled with people, and you will waste your time and money if you don't preplan your trip.
  • Don’t try to explore every point in the city in one trip. The enormous city is full of worth visiting places that you can’t completely explore even in weeks. So, plan your trip conveniently for 3 to 4 days and map your route accordingly.
  • London is undoubtedly not a cheap city, but there are various free to visit great spots in the city. There are various parks, gardens, and museums like the British Museum, National Gallery, National History Museum, Science Museum, and many more.
  • You can pay through your credit card, but no currency is acceptable other than a sterling pound, so keeps a sufficient amount with you.
  • Keep a travel adapter because the UK plugs are different from what you find in other European countries and the US & Canada.
  • Tips are usually not expected in the UK as the service charges are included in the restaurant bill, and they charge you 10 - 15% service charges in addition to the bill. But you can leave a 10% tip if you are happy with the service.
  • Choose your transportation mode according to the destination and the distance. The fastest and most convenient method is through the underground tubes that save you from the traffic hassle, but you will miss the sights in that. At times the distance between your destinations will be so small that it would be better to walk between the two stops instead of spending time in getting on and off the tube/bus.
  • One of the best ways of sightseeing across London is to rent a bike and go on paddling.
  • The unpredictable weather of the city demands you to keep an umbrella with you all the time. Winter or summer, you never know when it will start to rain, so pack your umbrella or raincoat with you and check the weather forecast every time you step out of your hotel.

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Best time to visit London

The largest city and capital of the England attracts millions of people annually, round the year. Every season has its own perks and benefits, and it depends very much on your interest that which time suits you the best. There is no offseason in London; hence, if you expect empty streets to have the region all to yourself is nearly impossible.

The busy city is the hub of the country and is always crowded with local or international visitors. There are times when the crowds are small when a huge bunch of tourists has not yet arrived but still expect crowd everywhere. No matter what time of the year you choose to travel to London, one thing that you have to keep with you always is an umbrella. The unpredictable weather in London can get you trapped in the rain anytime. So, better be ready for it.

Summertime, June – August , is the most popular time, and various people choose to travel to London during these months. The main reason is the pleasantly warm weather that will make you so comfortable that you won't mind the huge tourist crowds.

It is also the best time to visit if you want to visit the royal sites as they are open to the public during summer when the occupants are away for a holiday. From late June to early July you will have the chance to enjoy Harrods's summer sale and many other good summer sales.

Autumn, mid-September to November , brings with it a mild chill, signaling the approaching winters, but the weather is still comfortably pleasant. Streets are still crowded with tourists to some extent. If you are interested in experiencing the local culture, then you might get a chance to witness any of the annual events like Guy Fawkes Night, The Lord Mayor's Show, etc.

Being a low tourist season, due to the freezing temperatures, wintertime is best to get the discounted deals on everything, except December. The post-Christmas sales in January, along with discounts on airfare and accommodation, can let you save a lot. If you don’t mind all packed up in warm clothes, then you should travel to London during winter as that will help you save a lot in every aspect. Also, there will be fewer people and shorter queues for everything, saving you lots of time as well.

The second best time after summer is the spring season with its beautiful blooming flowers. Enjoy the beauty of royal gardens and parks with various colors inviting you to indulge in the natural beauty. The winter chill has left already, and the summer warmth welcomes you with open arms. Tourists have not yet arrived, so you will find lesser crowds everywhere during early spring. This time of the year has minimum rainfall and is considered to be the best time of the year concerning the weather.

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I moved to London and found it too stressful. Now I'm leaving for Portugal.

  • Michal Burton, 28, thought moving from Ireland to London was a good chance to make more money.
  • While he is earning more, Burton feels that life in London can be stressful and lonely. 
  • Burton is moving to Lisbon in June, where he thinks he'll be much happier.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Burton, a 28-year-old quantity surveyor from Ireland who moved to London in 2023. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

I'm from Enniskerry, a town in the countryside, up in the Wicklow Mountains. It's probably the most rural place you can live that's somewhat close to Dublin.

Until I was eight, I grew up on a farm with my mom and my grandparents. It was a pretty good life; we had a lot of animals, and I had quads and motorbikes. When I was nine, my mom, stepfather, little sister, and I moved into a house up the road from my grandparents' place.

In 2018, I left Ireland after graduating from university and moved to London. I wanted something completely different, and there were better job opportunities there. My friends had also completed university, so four of us moved together.

I lived in London until COVID hit in 2020 and then moved back to Ireland. It's such a small place that you eventually run out of things to do and places to go — and run into too many people you know.

In 2023, I decided to move back to London.

I wanted to see London through fresh eyes

The first time I moved to the UK, I was about 23. My lifestyle back then was a lot different than it is now. I was overweight, drank most days, and did drugs. Even though I was very unhappy, the London party lifestyle was what I enjoyed.

When I moved back to Ireland during COVID, I got really into fitness, and did triathlons, Ironman races, and other challenges.

When my partner and I decided to try London again, I wanted to see what it would be like living there as a completely different person under new circumstances.

So far, my second run in the UK has taught me that sometimes it's worthwhile knowing what you don't want.

Life in London can be lonely

I live in Tooting, just beside Balham in the Wandsworth area.

It's a pretty vibrant suburb and very multicultural. I would say it's an affordable part of the city. However, there's a lot of gentrification. There are more young professionals living here now than there are working-class families.

There's also very little community spirit. To be honest, it can be pretty lonely living here. Not many people talk to each other and everyone kind of sticks to themselves.

There are green spaces, but they're quite small. At least, if I were living back home in Ireland, I would be in nature and I'd have my dog.

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Regardless of where you live in London, it's a super stressful place. You can always hear either sirens, cars, horns, or people rushing.

I feel that as humans, we all have a certain amount of stress that we can handle. In the city, there are so many micro-stressors throughout the course of your day that eventually, it starts to spill over.

The hustle and bustle of city life is stressful

If you are looking to advance your career, regardless of your profession — whether you are an artist, actor, quantity surveyor, or work in finance or consulting — the opportunities available in London far surpass those in Ireland.

As a quantity surveyor, I wouldn't get paid half as much in Ireland as in the UK.

I'd probably be paid about 40,000 euros ($43,592) in Ireland. However, if you convert my salary into pounds, I'm earning about £5,000 ($6,325) or £6,000 ($7,590) more.

The caveat to this is I have no interest in my job, therefore London doesn't fill my cup anymore. While it can be a fabulous place to meet like-minded people and earn more money, I just don't think London serves me or gives me what I'm looking for in life.

London is a bit of a vortex in the sense that between 8 a.m. on a Monday and 4 p.m. on a Friday, you have this super stressful, nearly unsociable, lonely experience.

For me, a typical day is to wake up at 5 a.m., do an ice bath, go to the gym, then head to work at 8 a.m. Work until 1 o'clock, go to the gym again at lunchtime, work until 5 p.m., come home, work on starting my own fitness and wellness business, and then go to sleep, and wake up at five again.

Some people like a nine-to-five, and that's great — there's nothing wrong with that. But certain circumstances in my life have fostered the mindset that time is way more important than anything else. Personally, I don't want to give my time to something I'm not passionate about or benefit from apart from a paycheck.

I try to fill my weekends with fitness — seeing friends and making connections — because, for me, that's what makes London palatable and enjoyable.

I love the fitness community, but the city just isn't for me

I wouldn't have as many opportunities to join fitness and running clubs or gym classes in Ireland as I do in the UK.

I believe the people I've met through the run clubs and fitness activities are going to be with me for the rest of my life. I find that aspect of living in London incredibly valuable, and I wouldn't change it.

However, those connections shouldn't necessarily keep me there. If they are as strong as I believe, then moving to a different place shouldn't really affect them.

In June, I am moving to Lisbon. I'm looking forward to Portugal's slower pace of life, better weather conditions, cheaper cost of living, and friendlier people.

I'm also hoping to train for my next running challenge, and set up my business by the sea. The initial rollout will be coaching for running, triathlons, and strength training, with the end goal of turning my farm back in Ireland into a wellness retreat.

I don't regret trying out London a second time because I believe it was worthwhile trying under different circumstances. Just because it hasn't worked out the way I imagined doesn't mean it's a failure.

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