General Introduction About Portugal
Location: Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe.
Capital: Lisbon.
The large city : Lisbon.
Area : 92,212 km2
Population : 10.31 million (2020)
Currency : Euro
Official language: Portuguese.
Bangladeshi visa applicants who wish to visit Portugal are granted visas in a variety of categories, including:
- Visit visa
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Family visa
- Others
Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Dhaka:
House No. 19 B,Road No. 117/120
Gulshan, Dhaka-1212
Bangladesh
But, The Embassy of France is controlling the visa matters of the Embassy of Portugal. Therefore, please apply for your Schengen visa (“C” category) for Portugal through the Embassy of France.
Embassy of France:
Road 108, House 18, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212
Tel: (+88) 02 5881 3811 – 14
FAX: (+88) 02 5881 3612
E-mail: ambafrance@gononet.com
Website: www.ambafrance-bd.org
However, citizens of Bangladesh must submit their applications to the Portuguese Embassy in New Delhi for long-term national visas (for research, study, work, or family reunification). Applications will only be accepted if Portugal represents the main destination of the intended travel considering the length of stay.
VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre
No. 15-26, Block E, 2nd Floor,
International Trade Tower,
Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019
Email: infonorth.ptin@vfshelpline.com , feedback@vfsglobal.com
Phone: (+91) 22 6786 6070
Website: http://pt.vfsglobal.co.in/
Required documents for Business Visa
- Trade License (Notarized in English)
- Personal or company bank statement last six months
- Personal or company bank solvency certificate
- Fixed deposit/Share/house/Flat/Shop rent or any other investment.
- Tin certificate or income tax certificate or income tax return or Bin certificate
- Property documents (Notarized in English) like Car, Flat, Land, Shop or other docs.
- Property valuation include with financial declaration (in case of applicable)
- Business card / company pad
- Photo 35mmX45mm
- Any bill copy like electric bill.
- IRC/ERC (in case of Importer or Exporter)
- Company profile (In case of limited company)
- Incorporation Certificate /Memorandum of article (In case of limited company)
- Company profile/Financial audit report
- Membership Certificate like FBCCI, REHAB, BGMEA, BKMEA, BLDA, DCCI or any other organizational certificate.
- National ID card
- Married certificate
- Health Insurance (In case of Schengen country)
Required documents service holder
- Personal bank statement last six months
- Bank solvency certificate
- Salary Certificate
- NOC
- Pay Slip
- Office ID Card
For Spouse: (if visit with you)
- Married Certificate
- Family group photographs
For Children: (if visit with you)
- Leave letter from school
- School ID card
1. Passport:
Original Passport with validity of minimum six months after the intended date of departure and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
a. Copy of previous passports and visas issued.
b. Attach all your old passports (if any).
c .If any visa request was refused, details of original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.
2. Portugal Visa Application Form:
Visa application form must be filled and signed by the applicant.
3. Photo Specification:
Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
4. Covering-Letter:
Covering Letter from applicant name, designation, Passport Number, purpose and outlining who will be responsible for the full costs of the trip – travel, accommodation, expenses etc. Addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of Portugal, Dhaka.
5. Invitation Letter:
(If Any)
6. Forwarding-Letter:
a. Forwarding Letter / NOC from the applicant’s company authority on the company’s letter head stating applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit.
b. Visa request letter from the educational institute or student card/evidence of school enrollment (if student)
7. Proof of Occupation:
a. Company registration certificate (original notarized English translated and photocopy of the original) if the applicant is a first time traveler or a proprietor.
b. Office ID card copy & Visiting cards.
8. Financials:
a. Company’s or Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly.
b. Salary slip for the last six months. (If Any)
9. Ticket & Hotel Reservation:
Ticket Itinerary & Hotel Booking.
Registration and other things to do
- Top Sheet
- Cover Letter
- Invitation Letter cum sponsor
- Appointment for visa
- Online visa Application Prepare
- Family information prepare
- Hotel reservation confirmation
- Air Ticket Booking confirmation (PNR)
- Venue confirmation
- Visa Sponsorship Management
- Admin & Courier Cost like DHL
- Document Checklist
- Tour Plan
- Forwarding letter
- GBNS Brochure
- Visa Sponsor Management support
- Assist to prepare all documents
- Assessment & then apply for invitation
- USA/UK/Canada/Schengen organizational recommendation to approve visa.
- City Map
- Welcome letter
- And consultation as well
Please at first make sure registration fee with passport copy, visiting card, 2 copies photograph and then provide trade license & others required documents & information for assessment & apply.
Portugal Tourist Visa
Portugal located in Southern Europe is famous for its beaches, food and beautiful countryside. The country is famous for surfing and golf activities. If you are planning to visit Portugal on a tourist visa, then you must know the visa requirements.
You will need a short-term visa to visit Portugal which is valid for 90 days. This short-term visa is also known as the Schengen visa. As you may be aware the Schengen visa is valid in all the European countries which are part of the Schengen agreement. Portugal is one of the countries under the Schengen agreement.
With a Schengen visa you can travel to and stay in Portugal and all the other 26 Schengen countries.
Eligibility Requirements To Apply For Tourist Visa:
- A valid passport whose validity will exceed the duration of the visa you apply for by three months
- Old passports if any
- 2 passport size photos
- A copy of your completed and signed application form
- Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay in Portugal
- Copy of tour ticket
- Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
- Valid medical insurance with a cover of 30,000 pounds
- Cover letter mentioning the purpose of your visit to Portugal and your itinerary
- Proof of accommodation during the duration of stay
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children etc.)
- Invitation letter containing the address and phone number of the family member or sponsor.
- Bank statement of the last 6 months
Before you apply for a tourist visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements and have the required travel documents.
Ensure that you pay the required fees for the visa.
How Global Wings Can Help
- Advise you on the required documentation
- Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
- Fill out the application forms
- Review your documents for the visa application
Reach out to us and discover how we can help you with your Portugal Visit Visa application.