Saturday, August 7, 2010

Visa and Residence Permit

European Union (EU) Citizen: you need to travel with a valid national Identity card or a valid Passport and the European Health Insurance Card.

Non-European (Non-Eu) Citizen: For study periods longer than three months, non-EU students need a residence permit for studies. The permit must be complete and entered into your passport before entry into Portugal. You can apply for the permit at a Portuguese embassy or a Portuguese consulate in your home country or in your country of residence.

The authority in Portugal responsible for these issues is the Foreigners and Borders Service (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras).



Documents Required
Depending on the nationality and duration of stay, some or all of the following documents may be required:
• Passport valid for 3 months after date of return and with at least one blank visa
• Completed application form
• One color passport-size photograph
• Copy of itinerary with confirmed reservation or acceptance letter
• Proof of departure arrangements
• Proof of sufficient means of support
• Proof of health insurance coverage

Time Required to obtain a Visa
A student visa may take up to 2-3 months to be completed. A student visa is valid for the duration of the course of study.

MORE INFORMATION
• Embassies
• Foreigners and Borders Service

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