Basic Travel Requirements for Equatorial Guineans visiting
Portugal
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Portuguese Visa.
- An original passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the required stay in Portugal.
- The passport must have at least 3 empty pages for visa stamp
- A signed application form that is correctly filled is required.
- No column of the visa form should be left blank or incomplete.
- The application form should be filled with a black or blue pen.
- Applications filled out with pencils will not be accepted.
- Two recently taken passport photograph in colour with white background is required.
- The passport photographs should be taken within the last three months.
- Black and white photos and photos printed on paper will not be accepted.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay by submitting a copy of the original bank statement of the last 6 months.
- Confirmed return/onward ticket back to Equatorial Guinea is required.
- All documents should be submitted at the embassy of Portugal.
- Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificates.
- Travel itinerary showing details of the applicant’s activities in Portugal.
Portugal Visa for Equatorial Guineans
Facts about Portugal
Portugal is a great destination for tourists. The country is located on the Atlantic Ocean and this has really had a great influence on the culture of the people in the country. There are a lot of beautiful beaches and islands in the country as a result of the location of the country. The oceanarium is a top choice of tourists. The oceanarium gives tourists a little feel of the life of sea animals in the ocean. Other top destination includes; Furnas lake, Matosinhos beach, and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian just to mention a few.
Portugal is a prime destination among tourists and this is reflected in the number of foreign visits the country gets yearly. Over 60 million people visited Portugal in the year 2016 and that figure went up by 12 percent the following year.
Types of Portugal Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 business days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 business days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Portugal Visa
- An original passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the required stay in Portugal.
- The passport must have at least 3 empty pages for visa stamp
- A signed application form that is correctly filled is required.
- No column of the visa form should be left blank or incomplete.
- The application form should be filled with a black or blue pen.
- Applications filled out with pencils will not be accepted.
- Two recently taken passport photograph in colour with white background is required.
- The passport photographs should be taken within the last three months.
- Black and white photos and photos printed on paper will not be accepted.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay by submitting a copy of the original bank statement of the last 6 months.
- Confirmed return/onward ticket back to Equatorial Guinea is required.
- All documents should be submitted at the embassy of Portugal.
- Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificates.
- Travel itinerary showing details of the applicant’s activities in Portugal.
Portugal Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Original signed passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you plan to depart Portugal.
- Visas and stamps should be affixed to the blank pages of the passport.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not acceptable for visa issuance.
- If the passport does not meet this requirement, the applicant must renew a passport or obtain a new one.
- Passport must contain sufficient blank visa pages for visa stamp.
- Portugal visa application form that is signed and completely filled.
- Portugal’s business visa is issued to foreigners coming for commercial and trade activities, such as attending trade fairs, visiting clients and factories, negotiating with clients, and signing contracts.
- A completed typewritten application form with a recently-taken colour photo glued to or stapled on.
- Proof of legal stay or residence if you are applying from a third country.
- Portugal Business Visa Invitation Letter issued by a Portuguese business or trade partner is required.
- Invitation letter or confirmation letter of invitation issued by duly authorized Portuguese institutes or relevant units.
- Portugal invitation letter for the business visa should also indicate the applicant’s information including full name, birth date, passport number, information about the intended business visit, including purpose, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, and information about the inviter including name, contact number, address, signature, and official stamp.
- Letter from host, sponsor or company to be visited in Portugal stating responsibility for applicant’ financial means in Portugal.
- The applicant must provide a copy of round trip airline confirmation indicating the dates of entry and exit from Portugal.
Portugal Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners for tourism purposes such as relaxation, recreation or sightseeing in Portugal.
- The applicant must provide a copy of the round trip airline confirming the dates of entry and exit from Portugal.
- The applicant’s name must be on the ticket (do not send the original ticket).
- Proof of Accommodation issued by the inviting party or hotel reservation.
- Copy of most recent bank statements or a letter from the bank verifying that the applicant has sufficient funds during the stay.
- Letter of invitation from tour organization or relative to be visited in Portugal stating the exact duration of stay and purpose of the visit is required.
- The applicant under age 18 must submit a signed letter of consent signed by both parents, a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passports or photo IDs of both parents.
- Your passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages, and a photocopy of passport’s data page.
- One accurately completed the Portugal tourist visa application form.
- A recent passport-size colour photo with white background attached to the application form.
- Documents showing the itinerary including proof of round trip tickets booking and proof of hotel reservation.
- An invitation letter from the host in Portugal is required.
- The letter must include information of the applicant, including full name, gender, and date of birth, information on the planned visit, including arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit.
- The letter must also include information on the host, including name, contact number, address, official stamp, and signature of the legal representative of the host.
- For those not applying in their country of citizenship, proof of legal stay or residence status is required.
Portugal Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Portugal Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Equatorial Guinea
Malabo
8 Otranto Avenue PO Box 3448 Malabo Equatorial Guinea
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mcazevedo@hotmail.com
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