🇵🇹 Portugal Schengen Visa
Citizens of the Republic of Turkey who wish to travel to Portugal for tourist trips, vacation, city tours, cultural events, family/friend visits, or short-term meetings must apply for a Schengen Type C Tourist Visa.
The Portuguese Consulate is one of the countries that pays particular attention to financial situation and travel plan compatibility.
📝 Required Documents
- Passport (issued within the last 10 years, must have 2 blank pages)
- Schengen Visa Application Form
- Biometric Photo
- Full Birth Certificate
- Bank Account Statement (Last 3 months – sufficient and consistent balance)
- Employment/Education Documents (Social Security service statement, leave letter, student certificate, etc.)
- Travel Health Insurance with 30,000 € coverage
- Flight & Hotel Reservations
- Invitation (if available)
- Binding documents: property, vehicle registration, rental income, family ties, etc.
🚀 Application Process
- Getting Appointment: Portugal visa applications are mostly made through VFS Global.
- Document Preparation: A complete file is prepared according to income and travel plan.
- Biometrics & File Submission: Fingerprints are given and documents are submitted.
- Consulate Review: The Portuguese Consulate takes the file for detailed review.
- Result & Passport Delivery: Visa result is received from VFS.
💵 Fees and Duration
- Visa Fee: 90 € (excluding VFS service fee)
- Processing Time: 10–15 days
- Validity Period:
- Usually short-term for first applications
- Multiple entry visas for 6 months – 1 year – 2 years can be given to those with good Schengen history
⚠ Important Notes
- Portugal places special importance on the source of balance in the bank and regular income flow.
- A realistic flight & accommodation plan must be presented for tourist trips.
- Any contradiction between documents increases the risk of rejection.
- Binding documents (employment, property, family ties) create a positive effect.
- The applicant must convincingly show that they will return to Turkey after the trip.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1- What documents are required for Portugal visa?
Passport, application form, bank statement, employment/school documents, travel plan, insurance, and invitation if necessary.
2- How many days does Portugal visa take to finalize?
Results are usually finalized within 10–15 days on average.
3- Can I get a multiple entry visa?
Longer-term multiple entry visas can be given to those with strong Schengen history.
🏢 E&O Global – Professional Visa Consulting
As E&O Global, we are with you throughout your Portugal Schengen visa application process:
- Personalized document list
- File preparation according to consulate criteria
- Appointment planning
- Document check and process tracking
We provide professional, fast, and reliable consulting services so you can realize your travel plan smoothly.