Portugal - Digital Nomad Visa - Service: Visa Requirements

Residence Visa Entry

1Required Documents

  • Completed Portugal Visa Application Completed Portugal Visa Application
    Completed Portugal Visa Application

    Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Portugal visa application form. 

    PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

  • Valid Passport Valid Passport
    Valid Passport

    Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

    If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

    (Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

  • Passport-type photograph Passport-type photograph
    Passport-type photograph

    You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

    Photo Requirements:

    - Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

    - You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

    - Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

    - Taken in the last 6 months

    - Use a plain white or off-white background

  • Proof of Immigration Status Proof of Immigration Status
    Proof of Immigration Status

    A copy of immigration status in the United States such as a resident card, work, or study permit. 

  • Health Insurance Proof Health Insurance Proof
    Health Insurance Proof

    Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to Portugal is required. 

  • Authorization Form Criminal Record Authorization Form Criminal Record
    Authorization Form Criminal Record

    Form authorizing access to Portuguese criminal record by the Immigration and Border Services (SEF)

  • Criminal Record Criminal Record
    Criminal Record
    Proof that he/she has not been convicted of criminal offences from his/her home country or a country in which he/she resided for more than one year immediately before arriving in the Republic of Croatia.
  • Proof of accommodation Proof of accommodation
    Proof of accommodation

    A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

  • Proof of Financial Support Proof of Financial Support
    Proof of Financial Support

    Proof of funds available to support yourself and dependents during your stay and enable you to leave Portugal, such as a bank statement, pay stubs or proof of employment or proof of travelers checks.

  • Proof of Sufficient Funds/Financial Ability Proof of Sufficient Funds/Financial Ability
    Proof of Sufficient Funds/Financial Ability

    Proof of adequate funds for the duration of applicant’s stay in Portugal

  • Proof of Financial Ability. Bank Statements. Proof of Financial Ability. Bank Statements.
    Proof of Financial Ability. Bank Statements.

    Provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.

2Consular and Service Fees

# Detail Fee
1 Consulate Fee $107
2 Service Fee $200.00

3Ship Documents

1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.

2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

The expected processing time for this visa application is 60 business days.

Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.

1Gather Documentation for a Portugal Visa

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. Completed Portugal Visa Application

Download, fully complete, print, and sign one copy of the Portugal visa application form. 

PLEASE NOTE: the application form is attached as a sample as well.

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. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

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. Passport-type photograph

You must provide a passport photo. This passport photo must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office).  You can upload a digitial photo here for us to process.

Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

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. Proof of Immigration Status

A copy of immigration status in the United States such as a resident card, work, or study permit. 

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. Health Insurance Proof

Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to Portugal is required. 

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. Authorization Form Criminal Record

Form authorizing access to Portuguese criminal record by the Immigration and Border Services (SEF)

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. Criminal Record

Proof that he/she has not been convicted of criminal offences from his/her home country or a country in which he/she resided for more than one year immediately before arriving in the Republic of Croatia.
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. Proof of accommodation

A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant's name must be on the reservation.

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. Proof of Financial Support

Proof of funds available to support yourself and dependents during your stay and enable you to leave Portugal, such as a bank statement, pay stubs or proof of employment or proof of travelers checks.

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. Proof of Sufficient Funds/Financial Ability

Proof of adequate funds for the duration of applicant’s stay in Portugal

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. Proof of Financial Ability. Bank Statements.

Provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.

2Consular and Service Fees

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2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Portugal visa fees are as below :

# Detail Fee
1 Consulate Fee $107
2 Service Fee $200.00

3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com

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3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Portugal  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

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3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111