Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country on the Iberian Peninsula, in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, being bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The country also holds sovereignty over the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, both autonomous regions with their own regional governments.
Portugal is among the 20 most visited countries in the world, receiving an average of 13 million foreign tourists each year. Tourism is playing an increasingly important role in Portugal's economy, contributing to about 5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Tourist hotspots in Portugal are Lisbon, Algarve, Madeira and the city of Coimbra, also, between 4-5 million religious pilgrims visit Fátima each year, where apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three shepherd children reportedly took place in 1917. The Sanctuary of Fátima is one of the largest Roman Catholic shrines in the world.
The Portuguese government continues to promote and develop new tourist destinations, such as the Douro Valley, the island of Porto Santo, and Alentejo. Lisbon is the 16th European city which attracts the most tourists (with seven million tourists occupying the city's hotels in 2006, a number that grew 11.8% compared to previous year). Lisbon in recent years surpassed the Algarve as the leading tourist region in Portugal. Porto and Northern Portugal, especially the urban areas north of Douro River valley, was the tourist destination which grew most (11.9%) in 2006, surpassing Madeira (in 2010), as the third most visited destination.
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Tourist Visa Requirements:
Application is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism. This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days.
- One application form to be filled in completely and signed by the applicant.
- Applicants are requested to Fill and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.
- Two recent passport size colored photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) with white background, close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be more than 6 months old. It should be glued to the form and not stapled.
- Original Passport valid for at least three months longer than the intended stay along with photocopies of the relevant pages (front, back and visas, if any). It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Health Insurance valid for all Schengen countries, covering risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency, evacuation and repatriation. The minimum coverage is € 30,000,00 (thirty thousand euros) or its equivalent. We provide Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
- Proof of accommodation (confirmation of reservation of hotel / apartment).
- Minors below 18 years travelling alone must submit the written consent of their parents or legal guardian not travelling.
- Foreign nationals residing in India must submit valid permit to return to India.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses while in Portugal is required. They can be:
- Bank statements for the last 3 months.
- Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
- Copy of Applicant's Pan Card.
- Salary Slips (if employed).
- Sponsorship Letter from host ("Termo de Responsabilidade") undertaking responsibilities for the boarding, lodging and repatriation, if required.
- Proof of occupation.
- Covering letter explaining the purpose of the visit with complete and full.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted to pay the visa fee on the date of submission.
- Processing time will be approximate 15 working days (excluding day of submission at Visas of The World). Applications accepted at The Portuguese visa application centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy. In case an application needs to be referred to The Portuguese Immigration Service, processing time can prolong. If necessary Immigration Services holds the right to prolong processing time.
- The submission and collection of your visa application and passport from us can be done either by the applicant himself/herself or through any authorized person who bears an original authorization letter signed by the applicant and a photo-ID.
Business Visa Requirements:
Business visa application is applicable in case you are travelling for business purposes. This visa is given for travel period of less than 90 days.
- One application form to be filled in completely and signed by the applicant.
- Applicants are requested to fill out and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.
- Two recent passport size colored photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) with white background, close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph, photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be more than 6 months old. It should be glued to the form and not stapled.
- Original Passport valid for at least three months longer than the intended stay along with photocopies of the relevant pages (front, back and visas, if any). It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document.
- Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
- Health Insurance valid for all Schengen countries, covering risks e.g. accident, illness, medical emergency, evacuation and repatriation. The minimum coverage is € 30,000,00 (thirty thousand euros) or its equivalent. We provide Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa.
- Proof of accommodation (confirmation of reservation of hotel / apartment).
- Minors below 18 years travelling alone must submit the written consent of their parents or legal guardian not travelling.
- Foreign nationals residing in India must submit valid permit to return to India.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses while in Portugal is required. They can be:
- Bank statements for the last 3 months.
- Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
- Copy of Applicant's Pan Card.
- Salary Slips (if employed).
- Sponsorship Letter from host ("Termo de Responsabilidade") undertaking responsibilities for the boarding, lodging and repatriation, if required.
- Proof of occupation.
- Registration certificate and profile of the Indian company.
- Covering letter with designation and current profile of the applicant. purpose of the visit, itinerary and name and contacts of the company in Portugal.
- Formal letter of invitation and other correspondences showing prior dealings, if any, with the Portuguese counterpart.
- Educational/Technical Certificates copy.
- Children below 6 years of age are exempted to pay the visa fee on the date of submission.
- Processing time will be approximate 15 working days (excluding day of submission at Visas of The World). Applications accepted at The Portuguese visa application centre will be submitted on the next working day to the Embassy. In case an application needs to be referred to The Portuguese Immigration Service, processing time can prolong. If necessary Immigration Services holds the right to prolong processing time.
- The submission and collection of your visa application and passport from us can be done either by the applicant himself/herself or through any authorized person who bears an original authorization letter signed by the applicant and a photo-ID.
