In order to enter Portuguese territorty, foreign citizens need:
- To carry a valid travel document with an expiration date of at least 3 months from the duration of their stay;
- To have a valid visa that suits the purpose of their stay;
- To own enough means of subsistence for the period of their stay;
- Cannot be enrolled neither in SEF's Integrated Information System nor in the Schengen's Information System.
Note: Foreign citizens that enter Portuguese territory through an uncontrolled border, must declare this to SEF (Immigration and Borders Service) within 3 working days starting from their date of entry in Portugal. However, the following foreign citizens do not need to do this: residents ou people authorized to stay in the country for over 6 months; people benefiting from a community scheme or equivalent services; and people installed in hotel or similar establishments.
https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/ (Please refer to the following website for additional information)
◊ If you hold a current Australian driving licence and require to drive in Portugal, please click here for more information.
Schengen Visas
SCHENGEN VISAS
A Schengen Visa is an authorization issued by one of the Member-States for the purpose of airport transit, transit or an intended short stay in a territory of one or more Member-States, allowing its holder to present him/herself at the external frontier, but does not automatically guarantee his/her respective entrance, which will be decided by the border authorities upon arrival.
The Schengen visa is a short stay visa for a maximum period of ninety (90) days during any hundred and eighty (180) days period, and can be granted for tourism, family visit, business, seasonal work, transit, among others.
A short stay visa does not necessarily grant the holder the right to enter the Schengen area. At the border (or any control point) the visa holder may have to display the visa or to provide additional documentation, including proofing financial means for the duration of the stay and for the return trip.
- Short stay visa
- Seasonal work visa
- Airport transit visa
The applicant shall appear in person at the consular post of the applicant´s area of residency.
The visa request instruction should provide justification regarding the objective and conditions of stay. If necessary, the consular post may schedule an interview, in person, with the applicant, to be held within two weeks of the date of application. All documents are to be produced in its original form, including copies.
Necessary documents being considered admissible as well as the payment of the visa fee for the administrative processing of the visa application does not entail a visa being granted, nor does it entail a refund in case of refusal.
When collecting your passport always check the data on the visa sticker.
Schengen visas for residents of the following areas can be requested at the following Consulates that represent Portugal for purposes of visa issuances:
Australia:
Western Australia: Consulate of Italy in Perth.
Other Countries:
New Zealand: Embassy of France in Wellington.
Vanuatu: Embassy of France in Port Vila.
List of supporting documents to be submitted by applicants for short stay visas
1. General requirements irrespective of the purpose of travel
(a) proof of residence;
(b) proof of visa status - VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online);
(c) reservation of return or round ticket, including confirmation of the booking of an organised trip including a detailed itinerary. In the case of transit: visa or other entry permit for the third country of destination; tickets for onward journey;
(d) proof of financial means in the country of residence (including recent bank statements showing movement of means over a certain period (minimum last three months);
(e) proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation (such as invitation from host). Some Member States may require that proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation is provided by means of a specific form;
(f) if married or in a partnership, provide a marriage certificate or registered partnership agreement.
2. Documents to be submitted by applicants depending on the purpose of travel
a) Tourism or visiting family/friends
A document from the establishment providing the accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged.
b) Business, conference, cultural, religious or political event
(i) Official invitation letter from a firm, host organisation, educational establishment or an authority to attend meetings, conferences or events, containing detailed information concerning:
- address and contacts of the inviting entity;
- name and position of the countersigning person;
- purpose and duration of stay;
- person or entity who will bear the travel and living costs (if applicable);
(ii) Documents proving the applicants employment status in the company (for example, contract, proof of social security contribution).
c) Medical treatment
(i) a certificate from a medical doctor and/or a medical institution advising that the treatment is necessary;
(ii) an official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that it can perform the specific medical treatment, an estimation of costs and an indication that the patient will be accepted accordingly;
(iii) proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment and related expenses.
Processing Times: Up to 30 days.
Address to attend an interview: Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney N.S.W. 2000.
Note: There is no guarantee that a visa will be approved and additional information and/or documents may be required throughout the application process.
For additional information, please click here. (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Additional forms are available here.
For general information please check https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/schengen-area
To apply for the Schengen Visa: https://pedidodevistos.mne.pt/VistosOnline/
For more information please send email to consulado.sidney@mne.pt
Temporary Stay/Residence Visa
National Visas
Long-stay visas, in compliance with existing domestic law, can be either temporary or for residency authorization purposes, depending on the duration of the stay and granting the visa holder an authorization to stay in the country according to different purposes: study, internship, work, medical treatment, among others.
Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. Temporary stay visas are valid during the entire stay and allow for multiple entries.
Processing Times: Up to 60 days.
For general information click https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/temporary-stay
To apply for the National Visa click https://pedidodevistos.mne.pt/VistosOnline/
The application and supporting documents should be sent to Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, with no need to come for an interview.
For more information please send email to consulado.sidney@mne.pt
Residency visas allow two entries and is valid for a period of 4 months. During that time, the holder of a residency visa is required to request a residency permit with the Immigration and Border Services (SEF).
Processing Times: Up to 60 days.
Address to send the documents: Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
For general information click https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/residency
To apply for the National Visa click https://pedidodevistos.mne.pt/VistosOnline/
The application and supporting documents should be sent to Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, with no need to come for an interview.
For more information please send email to consulado.sidney@mne.pt
If you hold a current Australian driving licence and require to drive in Portugal, please click here for more information.
Youth Mobility for Australians
Youth Mobility for Australians
Citizens of Australia who wish to remain in Portugal, on holidays, for a maximum period of 12 months, under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between their country and Portugal, should fulfill the general requirements, as well as the documents referring to specific requirements necessary for the processing of a temporary stay visa.
https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/youth-mobility
- Be an Australian citizen and hold a valid australian passort;
- Be between eighteen (18) and thirty-one (31) years of age inclusive, on the date of the application;
- Will not be accompanied by dependent children;
- Possess sufficient financial resources to support travel and the duration of their stay, including proof of return ticket or proof of means of subsistence;
- Hold a travel insurance and health insurance valid for the duration of the stay covering hospital costs and medical repatriation;
- Have no criminal record and allow criminal record verification;
- Hold tertiary qualifications, or have successfully completed at least two (2) years of undergraduate university study.
- Have a level of proficiency of Portuguese which is assessed as at least functional;
- Provide a letter from the relevant ministry and a signed solemn statement.
Additional conditions to be fulfilled:
- Not have previously taken part in the Program;
- Staying for over 12 months will not be allowed;
- Work is incidental to the holiday. Participants cannot work for more than six (6) months or have a permanent work contract;
- The participation in training courses or professional development courses is allowed for the duration of up to four (4) months.
Forms are available here.
Processing Times: Up to 30 days.
Address to send the documents: Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney N.S.W. 2000.
To apply for the Youth Mobility Visa click https://pedidodevistos.mne.pt/VistosOnline/
The application and supporting documents should be sent to Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, with no need to come for an interview.
For more information please send email to consulado.sidney@mne.pt
If you hold a current Australian driving licence and require to drive in Portugal, please click here for more information.
Youth Mobility for New Zealanders
Youth Mobility for New Zealanders
Citizens of New Zealand who wish to remain in Portugal, on holidays, for a maximum period of 12 months, under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between their country and Portugal, should fulfill the general requirements, as well as the documents referring to specific requirements necessary for the processing of a temporary stay visa.
https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/necessary-documentation/youth-mobility
- Be a New Zealand citizen;
- Hold a New Zealand passport valid for a period of over 12 months;
- Be between eighteen (18) and thirty (30) years of age inclusive, on the date of the application;
- Will not be accompanied by dependents;
- Possess sufficient financial resources to support travel and the duration of their stay, including proof of return ticket or proof of means of subsistence;
- Hold a travel insurance and health insurance valid for the duration of the stay covering hospital costs and medical repatriation;
- Have no criminal record and allow criminal record verification.
Additional conditions to be fulfilled:
- Not have previously taken part in the Program;
- Primary purpose of the stay is holiday; employment contrary to the purpose of the Memorandum is not authorized.
- Paid employment is authorized. However, participants cannot have a permanent work contract or work for the same employer for over three (3) months.
- Participants are allowed to attend training courses or study programs of up to six (6) months.
Forms are available here.
Processing Times: Up to 30 days.
Address to send the documents: Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney N.S.W. 2000.
To apply for the Youth Mobility Visa click https://pedidodevistos.mne.pt/VistosOnline/
The application and supporting documents should be sent to Level 15, 55 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, with no need to come for an interview.
For more information please send email to consulado.sidney@mne.pt
Do not send incomplete applications, as they will not be processed!
