Documents are submitted in person at the Visa Application Center in Moscow or at regional centers. A complete list is available on the VFS Global website.
It is possible to apply for the applicant with a close relative or representative by notarized power of attorney if the applicant has already undergone biometrics over the past 5 years to obtain a Schengen visa.
If you're planning a trip to Portugal, be it for tourism or for educational purposes, you'll need to ensure that you have all the necessary documents ready. Whether it's a tourist short-stay visa to Portugal or a study visa, here's a rundown of the key supporting documents you'll need:
A visa application form, fully filled out and signed by you. If the application is submitted by a notarized power of attorney, each case will be individually considered by the Consulate.
A passport that's valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area. It should have at least two blank pages and have been issued within the last ten years. Alongside this, you'll need a copy of the passport's first page with your personal details. If you possess a cancelled passport, copies of all Schengen visas from the past three years and the first page with biometric data should be provided.
Two photographs are required if you're exempt from providing biometric data. However, if you're providing biometric data, you'll only need one photo.
You'll have to pay a visa fee of 35 euros and a service fee of 25 euros.
A copy of your tickets indicating your travel dates will be necessary. If you're applying for an urgent visa, the tickets must be paid for in advance. For regular visa applications, ticket reservations suffice. Foreign citizens should provide proof of purchased tickets.
Travel insurance, valid for your entire planned stay in all Schengen countries, is mandatory. Your coverage should amount to at least 30,000 euros.
A copy of your civil passport (applicable for individuals aged 14 and above) should be provided, including all filled pages.
For minors, the following additional documents are required:
A) A copy of the birth certificate.
B) Consent from parents or an official guardian is needed if the minor is traveling alone or with only one parent.
C) A copy of the current Schengen visa, the first page of the foreign passport, and parent's tickets are required if the visa application isn't submitted by the parent(s) simultaneously.
Individuals from third countries must provide documentation confirming their legal stay in their country, as per the relevant laws.
You'll also need proof of employment (indicating salary), valid for 2 months from the date of issue, and a document showing financial solvency and intention to return to your home country (like a bank account or credit card statement for at least the previous three months).
Whether you're applying for a tourist visa to Portugal or a student visa, ensuring that you have all the necessary documentation in order will smooth the application process. Remember, preparation is key to a successful visa application for your study or tourism trip to Portugal.
If you're aiming to study in Portugal, you'll need to apply for a Type D student visa. This Educational visa to Portugal involves several steps, including a personal submission of documents to the Consulate at Botanical Lane 1, with no need for prior registration. Here's what you'll need:
Two completed visa application forms.
Your passport, along with copies of all its pages. Make sure to have two copies of the page with your photograph.
Three color photographs, sized 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, taken against a light background, and without any borders or ovals.
A document that confirms your admission to an educational institution in Portugal.
Proof of your residence.
Confirmation of your student ticket booking to Portugal.
A certificate from your school showing that you have finished grade 7, accompanied by a notarized translation into Portuguese.
Your birth certificate, plus a notarized translation into Portuguese.
A photocopy of the sponsor's (parent's) passport, specifically the photo page.
A certificate from the sponsor's bank showing sufficient funds to cover your full tuition and accommodation for 1 year in Portugal. This should be accompanied by a notarized translation into Portuguese.
An extract from the sponsor's bank for the last three months, translated into Portuguese and notarized.
A certificate from the sponsor's workplace. This should be on company letterhead and indicate the sponsor's position, period of employment, and average monthly salary. Again, this document should be translated into Portuguese and notarized.
Notarized consent from both parents allowing you to study in Portugal and live abroad, and agreeing to temporary guardianship. This should be translated into Portuguese and notarized.
Medical insurance valid for 1 year, which will be provided by the school.
A sponsorship letter, written and notarized by a notary public.
For students over 16 years old, a criminal record with an apostille is required.
Remember, all documents should be translated into Portuguese and notarized. Following these steps will get you closer to obtaining your visa to study in Portugal. Whether you're applying for a Type D student visa or a tourism visa to Portugal, it's essential to prepare all your documents correctly.
