Important: As part of the visa application procedure, from 2 November 2015 applicants will need to provide Biometric fingerprint data along with a digital photograph at the Visa Application Centre with prior appointment. Biometrics once submitted after 2 November, 2015 will be valid for the next 5 years.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual / family/ company addressed to The Visa officer,Embassy of Portugal |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter has to be on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original last 1 year personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return airtckets with all internal flight / train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | *A Covering letter from the Indian organization or company mentioning the designation and current profile of the applicant, purpose of the visit, itinerary, name & contacts of the company in Portugal. |
| *An invitation letter from the company in Portugal / Notification to attend conference/ seminar/ workshops from the Organizers mentioning the invitee details, the dates and purpose of the trip with a detailed schedule of the business meetings or trainings, venue of conference/seminar | |
| * Registration certificate of applicant's employer in India | |
| * Applicant's employer’s financial documents or Additional documents proving the company’s activities, purpose and conditions of the visit (might be required); | |
| Supporting Credentials | *PAN Card copy |
| Businessmen: | |
| * Propreitership certifcate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / PartnershipDeed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors incase of partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body incase of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certifcate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (incase the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children travelling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies / copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports , birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompaied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares / debuntures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which covers the days of travel with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Important: As part of the visa application procedure, from 2 November 2015 applicants will need to provide Biometric fingerprint data along with a digital photograph at the Visa Application Centre with prior appointment. Biometrics once submitted after 2 November, 2015 will be valid for the next 5 years.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual / family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Portugal |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter should be printed on the company letterhead | |
| Bank Statements (only for Transit Visa) | * Original last 1 year personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Travel Itinerary with travel dates, details of Charter flights/Shipping Vessel. |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Letter from the Indian recruiting company stating the applicant’s name and rank, vessels name and arrival date at the port in Portugal, date of joining vessel, the name and address of the handling agent in Portugal. |
| * Fax or letter from the shipping company or agent in Portugal confirming the dates of arrival & departure of the ship. (For Seaman) | |
| * Declaration from the ‘Port Authority’ (in Portugal) regarding the arrival of the ship. (For Seaman) | |
| * Original and Photo copy of the CDC booklet. (For Seaman) | |
| * A valid visa for the country of destination (For Transit visa) | |
| * Hotel vouchers or Hostel or other lodging proof if appliable. | |
| Supporting Credentials | Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompaied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| *Adhaar card (along with a photocopy) | |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Important: As part of the visa application procedure, from 2 November 2015 applicants will need to provide Biometric fingerprint data along with a digital photograph at the Visa Application Centre with prior appointment. Biometrics once submitted after 2 November, 2015 will be valid for the next 5 years.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with atleast 6 months validity and atleast 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual / family/ company addressed to The Visa officer,Embassy of Portugal |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original last 1 year personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return airtckets with all internal flight / train tickets if any |
| * Day wise itinerary of the tour | |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Any proof of your accommodation/ purpose at the destination/ Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator. |
| * Hotel vouchers | |
| Supporting Credentials | *PAN Card copy |
| Businessmen: | |
| * Propreitership certifcate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / PartnershipDeed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors incase of partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body incase of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certifcate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (incase the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children travelling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies / copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports , birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompaied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares / debuntures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which covers the days of travel with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Important: As part of the visa application procedure, from 2 November 2015 applicants will need to provide Biometric fingerprint data along with a digital photograph at the Visa Application Centre with prior appointment. Biometrics once submitted after 2 November, 2015 will be valid for the next 5 years.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with atleast 6 months validity and atleast 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual / family/ company addressed to The Visa officer,Embassy of Portugal |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter should be printed on the company letterhead | |
| Bank Statements (only for Transit Visa) | * Original last 1 year personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Travel Itinerary with travel dates, details of Charter flights/Shipping Vessel. |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Letter from the Indian recruiting company stating the applicant’s name and rank, vessels name and arrival date at the port in Portugal, date of joining vessel, the name and address of the handling agent in Portugal. |
| * Fax or letter from the shipping company or agent in Portugal confirming the dates of arrival & departure of the ship. (For Seaman) | |
| * Declaration from the ‘Port Authority’ (in Portugal) regarding the arrival of ship. (For Seaman) | |
| * Original and Photo copy of the CDC booklet. (For Seaman) | |
| * A valid visa for the country of destination (For Transit visa) | |
| * Hotel vouchers or Hostel or other lodging proof if appliable. | |
| Supporting Credentials | Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompaied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| *Adhaar card (along with a photocopy) | |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Important: As part of the visa application procedure, from 2 November 2015 applicants will need to provide Biometric fingerprint data along with a digital photograph at the Visa Application Centre with prior appointment. Biometrics once submitted after 2 November, 2015 will be valid for the next 5 years.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual / family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Portugal |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original last 1 year personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return airtckets with all internal flight / train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * Birth Certificate ( Only for Children) and Marriage Certificate attested with“APOSTILLE” sticker by the Ministry of External Affairs, Consular Division, Patiala House (Original). |
| *Sponsorship letter (Termo de Responsabilidade) | |
| * Host's Copy of Portuguese/ EU Passport | |
| * Residence/Rent contract copy (should be valid) and Rent receipts for the last three (03) months | |
| * Salary Slips for the last three (03) months and IRS (Income Tax Returns) for the last three (03) years | |
| * Bank Account statement for the last 6 Months of the Sponsor | |
| *If the Sponsor has Independent Work (Business) documentary proof of same | |
| * Documents showing the relationship of the host and applicant along with passport copies and/or Residence permit for the hosts. | |
| Supporting Credentials | Businessmen: |
| * Propreitership certifcate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / PartnershipDeed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors incase of partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body incase of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certifcate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (incase the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children travelling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies / copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports , birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompaied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares / debuntures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which covers the days of travel with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Important: As part of the visa application procedure, from 2 November 2015 applicants will need to provide Biometric fingerprint data along with a digital photograph at the Visa Application Centre with prior appointment. Biometrics once submitted after 2 November, 2015 will be valid for the next 5 years.
| Documents | Particulars |
| Passports | * Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages. |
| * Original old passport booklets if any | |
| Photographs | * 2 photographs each |
| * White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm | |
| Covering Letter | * A covering letter per individual / family/ company addressed to The Visa officer, Embassy of Portugal |
| * The Covering Letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates | |
| * Covering Letter can be on a plain paper for individuals and on the company letterhead for officials / sponsored applicants | |
| Bank Statements | * Original last 1 year personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank |
| * Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts which shows the proof of funds and income | |
| * Bank statements should be of a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred) | |
| IT Returns | * Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company |
| Itinerary / Air tickets | * Return airtckets with all internal flight / train tickets if any |
| Purpose of Travel / Accommodation | * If visiting Friend Invitation letter from the host in Portugal mentioning names of all invitees, duration of stay, purpose of stay, relationship along with a copy of Portuguese/Indian passport, residence permit |
| *Sponsorship letter (Termo de Responsabilidade) | |
| * Host's passport copy and valid residence permit copy. | |
| * Residence/Rent contract copy (should be valid) and Rent receipts for the last three (03) months | |
| * Salary Slips for the last three (03) months and IRS (Income Tax Returns) for the last three (03) years of sponsor | |
| * Bank Account statement for the last 6 Months of the Sponsor | |
| * Documents showing the relationship of the host and applicant along with passport copies and/or Residence permit for the hosts. | |
| Supporting Credentials | *PAN Card copy |
| Businessmen: | |
| * Propreitership certifcate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / PartnershipDeed | |
| * NOC from other partners or Directors incase of partnership | |
| Employees: | |
| * Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body incase of Government employees / public servants) | |
| * Last 3 months Salary Statements (only for Private firms) | |
| * Company ID card (optional) | |
| * Retirement Certifcate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees) | |
| * Pension statements for the last three months; | |
| Students: | |
| Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days) | |
| Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations) | |
| * School/ College ID card (optional) | |
| Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports): | |
| * Marriage Certificate (Original) | |
| * Wedding Invitation card / Photographs (incase the marriage certificate is not ready) | |
| Children travelling and unaccompanied by both the parents / either parent | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both / either of the parent respectively if both/either of them unaccompany | |
| * Passport copies / copy of both / either of the parents | |
| *In case parents don't have passports , birth certificate of the applicant and copies of the ID cards of the parents. | |
| Travellers unaccompanied by spouses/partners | |
| * A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompaied spouse | |
| * Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Govt ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted. | |
| Additional supporting documents if available | |
| * FD Receipts from banks | |
| * Public shares / debuntures certificate | |
| * Asset evaluation report from a CA | |
| Travel Insurance | * Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which covers the days of travel with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 |
| Disclaimers | * The above list of documents are the standard requirements for the visa application. The Embassy / Consulate/ High Commission/ Application Centres hold the rights to demand further documents for verification. |
| * BPVS offers Visa Facilitation services to our customers against a Service Fee | |
| * BPVS at no stage guarantees the outcome of any visa application. The decisions on the Visa applications would be at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/ Consulate / High Commission | |
Visa Application Centres: Ahemdabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Jalandhar, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkatta, Pune
Embassy of Portugal
No.4, Panchsheel Marg , Chanakyapuri , Nova Deli 110021
Email : consular@portugal-india.com
Consulate General of Portugal in Goa
Parwati Houses, H. No. 38 and 39, Fr. Agnelo Road, Altinho, Panjim, Ilhas, Goa 403001
Tel : 91- 832-2421524 | 91- 832-2421525
Email : consulado.goa@mne.pt