Short-Stay Schengen Visa
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Short-Stay Schengen Visa

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

15 days

Application Fee

80 EUR

Stay Duration

90 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Short-term visa for tourism, business visits, and family visits up to 90 days. Valid for visits to Portugal and other Schengen countries.

The short-stay Schengen visa is for non-EU/EEA citizens planning visits to Portugal or other Schengen countries for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or medical reasons. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

1,275 EUR

Personal

Passport Validity

3 months beyond departure date months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for at least 3 months beyond departure

Passport photos

2 recent photos, 35x45mm

Proof of funds

Bank statements showing EUR 75/day minimum

Accommodation proof

Hotel reservation or rental contract

Travel itinerary

Flight bookings and trip details

Travel insurance

Medical coverage minimum EUR 30,000

Employment letter

For business visa purpose

Optional

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Advantages

  • Access to Schengen area with single visa
  • Multiple entry options available
  • Simplified process for some nationalities
  • Relatively low cost

Considerations

  • No work authorization
  • Limited duration
  • Cannot be extended
  • May require extensive documentation

Application Process

1

Prepare documents

Gather passport, photos, proof of funds, accommodation

2

Book appointment

Schedule at Portuguese consulate or VFS Global center

3

Submit application

Submit documents at designated location

4

Pay fee

Pay EUR 80 (40 EUR for children 6-12 and visa facilitation countries)

5

Attend interview

If requested by consulate

6

Receive decision

Visa granted or decision on refusal

Application Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

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