Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting
Portugal
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Portuguese Visa.
- A valid passport/travel ID
- Proof of financial resources to support you during your stay
- Proof of accommodation (or at least proof of sufficient finances to cover accommodation costs)
- Two current passport-sized photos
- Medical/travel insurance
- Travel itinerary
- Letter of acceptance from university or place of study – for students
- A bank receipt to prove payment of processing fee
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Portugal Visa for Ghanaians
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 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Work visa | 15 days | Up to 3 years |
| Student visa | 15 days | 90 days |
General Requirements for Portugal Visa
- A valid passport/travel ID
- Proof of financial resources to support you during your stay
- Proof of accommodation (or at least proof of sufficient finances to cover accommodation costs)
- Two current passport-sized photos
- Medical/travel insurance
- Travel itinerary
- Letter of acceptance from university or place of study – for students
- A bank receipt to prove payment of processing fee
- Some embassies/consulates may also request a criminal record certificate.
Portugal Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Portugal for tourism purposes.
- The Portuguese tourist visa is a short-stay visa valid for a period of 3 months.
- The Portugal tourist visa is a sticker visa, and can only be applied for in one’s home country or one’s country of permanent residence.
- Also known as a Portugal Schengen short-stay visa, this visa is valid for trips around the 26 Schengen countries.
- You will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- The passport you are using must have at least two blank pages.
- Good medical care is available in Portugal, but facilities may be limited outside urban areas.
- Public hospitals offer services at costs lower than private hospitals.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.
Portugal Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Portugal for business purposes.
- You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Portuguese company you will be visiting.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the dates of your visit.
- If are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
- Your bank statement from the latest 6 months is needed.
- Self-employed people will proof of business registration.
- Some visa requirements are subject to change from time to time, so be sure to check with your local embassy before applying.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
Portugal Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Non-Europeans going to Portugal to study will need a student visa.
- Portuguese student visa may take up to 2-3 months to be issued.
- Unlike the visit visa, Portugal student visa offers a longer duration.
- A holder of the visa can stay in Portugal for as long as their study curriculum permits.
- Portuguese universities offer numerous quality study programmes while charging affordable tuition fees.
- Similar to other countries, Portugal distinguishes between primarily research-driven universities and more practice-oriented polytechnics.
- Most courses are taught in Portuguese, but there is a growing number of courses taught in English – particularly at the Master’s level.
- The largest university in Portugal is the University of Lisbon (ULisboa), located in the country’s capital.
- All international students should get a residence permit within three months of arriving in Portugal, which will certainly then be valid for one year.
- After a year, house permits could be restored for approximately 5 years at the SEF.
Portugal Work Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- If you’re planning on taking a job in Portugal you might need to get a work visa first.
- Your first priority should be to figure out if you need a work permit at all.
- In some cases, depending on your nationality and the role you’re going to work in, a permit may not be necessary.
- Visas for Portugal are managed by the Immigration and Borders Service.
- Most third country nationals will need to apply for a visa to live and work in Portugal, although there are several different routes to do this.
- You’ll need to have a job arranged before you can travel.
- Your future boss will also be asked to prove that they tried to recruit the role within Portugal before making the offer to a foreigner, so the process can take some time.
- To get your permit, your manager will have to submit the formal offer of employment to the authorities who’ll then start the visa process.
- You then can complete the application in your home country by visiting your local embassy.
- Each embassy will have a slightly different process so it’s important to check the requirements. Some will offer appointments while others might work on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
- In most cases, work visas can be issued for up to three years.
- If it’s more suitable for your situation you might also apply for a residence visa, which allows you entry to Portugal with the intention of applying for a residence permit once there.
- Visa fees vary, depending on the visa type and duration.
Portugal Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Work visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Portugal Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Ghana
Accra
Block 26B, Room 1, Site B Community 3, Tema-Ghana
consulghluso@yahoo.com
(+233) 303 215 114-5