Portugal the application process
How to apply, eligibility, fees and processing times for Portugal.
9 Portuguese resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- How to apply for a Portugal visaGuidance
How to apply for a visa for Portugal — the shared Schengen short-stay process for visits up to 90 days, and Portugal's national long-stay (Type D) route for longer stays, with the official EU sources.
- Portugal national long-stay visas (Type D)Guidance
An overview of the Portugal national long-stay (Type D) visa and residence routes. For short stays, see the shared Schengen short-stay guidance.
- Portugal visa feesGuidance
Portugal visa fees depend on the route you apply for; short-stay Schengen visa fees follow the shared Schengen rules.
- Portugal visa processing timesGuidance
How long Portugal visa applications take, and where to find the current guidance.
- Portugal visa eligibilityGuidance
Who can apply for the Portugal national long-stay visa routes. Short-stay Schengen eligibility follows the shared Schengen rules.
- Documents for a Portugal visa applicationGuidance
The documents typically required for a Portugal national long-stay (Type D) visa, whether for temporary stay or residency.
- Portugal's immigration authority: AIMAGuidance
AIMA is the national agency that handles residence permits, integration and asylum in Portugal, having replaced the former SEF.
- Appointments and biometrics for a Portugal applicationGuidance
How appointments and biometric data collection work for Portugal applications, both at the consulate abroad and at AIMA inside Portugal.
- After you arrive in PortugalGuidance
What to do once you enter Portugal on a national long-stay visa: attend AIMA within the visa validity window and obtain your residence permit.