How to Apply for a Portugal Visa from Pakistan 2025

Portugal's official name is the Portuguese Republic, and its capital city is Lisbon. The country's population is 10 million, and according to a report, 11 thousand Pakistanis live here. Portugal's economy depends on tourism and the banking sector. Portugal's passport is the fourth strongest in the world, and 14 million tourists visit this country every year. This country is also known as the home of tiles and exports many tiles. This country is the best option for education and a job in Europe.

Types of Visa

1. Study Visa
2. Tourist Visa
3. Family Visa
4. Work Visa
5. Business Visa

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1. How to Apply for Portugal Student visa from Pakistan

Portugal is the best destination for students who want to study in Europe. The world's top universities in this country and also the oldest university in the world. The 1^st bookstore was opened in Portugal, and degrees from Portugal universities are accepted worldwide.

Key Information for Portugal Student Visa

Documents Required for Portugal Student Visa

There are different documents required for a Portugal student visa. In the following lines, a complete checklist of documents is written:

• You must have a valid passport
• You have to show a receipt of the paid tuition fee, and if you have a scholarship, then submit the confirmation letter
• A letter of admission from any Portugal university
• Two Recent passport-size photographs
• Fill out the visa application
• Cover letter
• You show that you have enough funds to cover your studies in Portugal
• Police Clearance certificate

Eligibility Criteria for Portugal Student Visa

• An admission letter from Portugal University
• Do not have any criminal record
• You have enough funds to cover the living expenses and tuition fees in Portugal

The Application Process for a Portugal Student Visa

You must contact the Portugal embassy and also have an acceptance letter from the university. Here is the complete application process for a Portugal student visa:

• Have an admission letter from the Portugal University
• Book an appointment with the embassy
• Complete the application form
• Gather all required documents
• At this step, you pay for the visa application. Embassy staff will guide you through the Process of paying online or through a bank transfer.
• On the date of the appointment, you submit the application and documents
• After the application submission, you will wait for visa processing
• The embassy will inform you if your application is accepted

2. How to Apply for a Portugal Tourist Visa

Portugal is also a famous place for tourists. Every year, 14 million visitors from all over visit Portugal, and the economy of this country also depends on tourism.

Key Information for Portugal Tourist Visa

Documents Required for Portugal Tourist Visa

The complete document checklist for a Portugal tourist visa is written in the following lines:

• A Valid passport
• Must have two blank pages for stamp
• Valid for three months after the departure
• Complete the filled Portugal application form
• Recent Passport-size photographs
• Not older than 3 months
• Size must be 35x45 mm
• Health Insurance
• It must be valid in Portugal
• It cost 30,000 euros  and covers medical expenses
• You Pay the visa application fee
• A cover letter
• Reason of traveling
• Your complete tour plan in Portugal
• Your Arrival and departure dates
• You provide proof that you have enough money to cover all the expenses in Portugal
• Accommodation proof like hotel reservation
• If you visit a family or friend you must have an invention letter from them.

Eligibility Criteria for Portugal Tourist Visa

• The eligibility criteria for a Portugal tourist visa for Pakistani citizens are written in the following lines
• The tourist from Pakistan must show an amount that he has enough funds to cover this tour easily
• If the visitor is 16, he must submit a police clearance certificate as proof of good character.
• You also provide proof of accommodation in Portugal like your hotel reservation, hotel number, etc.

The Application Process for Portugal Tourist Visa

The person who wants to apply for a Portugal tourist visa must contact the Portugal nearest embassy in the country. The complete application process is here:

• The first step is to download the application form from the website Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Gather all the required documents as mentioned in the above lines
• You book an appointment with the Portugal embassy and submit the documents
• You also pay the visa application fee for a Portugal tourist visa
• You will be on time on the date of the appointment with all documents. There is a chance for a visa interview to be taken.
• Now, you will wait for the visa processing
• The embassy of Portugal will inform you about the decision by email.

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3. How to Apply for a Portugal Family Visa

The family members of Portuguese citizens who are living in other countries can apply for a family visa in Portugal. The Portugal family visa is issued by the Immigration and Borders Services (SEF), and both family members must fulfill the eligibility criteria for a Portugal family visa.

Key Information for Portugal Family Visa

Documents Required for Portugal Family Visa

You will be required these documents when you are applying for a Portugal family visa:

• Portugal family visa application form
• A passport with a validity of Six months
• The foreign family members' identification documents
• A certificate that proves you are a family
• The family certificate shows that the residency type of family allows family reunification
• The family member in Portugal shows that we have verified accommodation for living
• The sponsor must show that he has enough financial income for family members and also for himself.
• You provide proof that your family is legally living in another country
•  If a family has a dependent child then provide a birth certificate of this child.
• You also show the enrollment in Portugal school or college in the case of a dependent child.
• If a family member adopts a child, then they must provide legal documentation of this adopted child.
• In the case of minor siblings, must provide the legal custody of the siblings
• A certificate of a registered partnership

Eligibility Criteria for Portugal Family Visa

 The eligibility criteria for a Portugal family visa are written in the following lines:

• The sponsor should be a citizen of Portugal
• The sponsor has a job, so he manages the expenses of himself and his family
• The sponsor showed proof that he has accommodation in Portugal

The Application Process for a Portugal Family Visa

In the application process, there are two steps which are written here

1. Initial application at SEF
2. Application at Portugal Embassy

1. Initial Application at SEF

When you are ready to apply for a Portugal family visa at the local embassy, your sponsor should apply at SEF on your behalf. When he visited, SEF required different documents written in the above lines. SEF will review your application and inform you within 60 days, as well as inform the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2. Application at Portugal Embassy

• When SEF accepts your application, you will apply for a family visa at the Portuguese embassy in your country.
• Gather all required documents and translate them into Portuguese from the authorized translator
• You book an appointment with the Portugal embassy
• On the date of appointment, you can go with all your documents and submit
• The embassy will inform you about the decision by email.
• Once you arrive in Portugal, visit SEF to register as a resident and obtain your long-term residence permit.

4. How to Apply for a Portugal Work Visa

A Portugal work visa is a type of visa in which the government of Portugal allows a non-EU national to work and live for some time. The Portugal government allows different types of work visas, and their names are written in the following lines

1. Work Visa for self-employment
2. Work visa for Skilled Workers
3. Work visa for teaching
4. Work visa for highly-skilled workers

Key Information for Portugal Work visa

Documents Required for Portugal Work Visa

When you are planning to apply for a Portugal work visa, you will need the documents which are written in the following lines:

• You have a valid passport
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Proof that you have to manage yourself
• You also submit the police clearance certificate
• Health insurance that covers the medical emergency
• You have an employment letter from any Portuguese company

The Application Process for Portugal Work Visa

When you secure a job in Portugal, then your application process is divided into three stages

• Your Employer apply for a Work permit on your behalf
• You also apply for Portugal work visa
• You apply for a residence permit in Portugal

Your Employer Apply for a Portugal Work Permit

When your Employer offers you a job after this, they should apply for a work permit at the Portuguese Labor Authorities or the Portuguese Immigration and Border Services on your behalf. They submit the following documents

• Job contract
• Tax statements of the company
• Proof registered with the Social Security

Apply for a Work Visa Application

• When you are authorized to work in Portugal after this you apply for a work visa at the Portuguese embassy in the country.
• Make an appointment with the Portugal embassy, which is nearest to you in your country
• Gather all the required documents, which are written in the above lines, and at the date of appointment, submit these documents

Apply for a Residence Permit

• When you arrive in Portugal, you must register with social security for security. You also for a residence permit by visiting the SEF website

5. How to Apply for a Portugal Business Visa

It is a type of visa in which the Portuguese government allows people to visit Portugal for the purpose of business meetings, conferences, and any other related tasks.

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Key Information for Portugal Business Visa

Documents Required for Portugal Business Visa

• A Valid passport
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Proof of company registration
• Police clearance certificate
• Proof of having a sufficient fund to manage the tour
• An invitation letter from any Portuguese company

The Application Process for a Portugal Business Visa

• The first step is to download the application form from the website Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Gather all the required documents as mentioned in the above lines
• You book an appointment with the Portugal embassy and submit the documents
• You also pay the visa application fee for a Portugal business visa
• You will be on time on the date of the appointment with all documents. There is a chance for a visa interview to be taken.
• Now, you will wait for the visa processing
• The embassy of Portugal will inform you about the decision by email.

FAQs

Q1) Is the Portuguese embassy working in Pakistan?

Answer: Yes, the Portugal embassy works in Pakistan, and the address is F17 Street 34F, 7/1 F 7/1 F-7, Islamabad.

Q2) What is the visa acceptance rate in Portugal?

Answer: The Portugal visa acceptance rate is different for different types of visas. The acceptance rate for study visas is 70 to 80% but the overall acceptance rate is 50 to 60%.

Q3) Is IELTS required for a Portugal work visa?

Answer: No, IELT is not required for a Portugal work visa.

Q4) Is Portugal visa-free for Pakistanis?

Answer: No, Portugal is not visa-free for Pakistani citizens. They required a Portugal visa for a visit to this country.