Book Portugal Long Stay or National Visa from UK

Portugal Long stay visa from London or Manchester, commonly referred to as residency visa enables you to stay in the nation for more than a year. Due to the visa-free travel agreement with the Schengen region, UK nationals often need this visa when they are travelling for longer period (more than one year) as for three months for three months travel they do not need to apply for any visa.

What are the Portugal Long Stay Visa Requirements?

Portugal long stay visa application form, completely filled and signed.

Two recent photographs, taken within the 3 months according to the following Schengen visa photo requirements:

Two similar photos not more than 6 months old.
35x45mm size
It must be a colour photograph with a light background.
The applicant must look straight in the camera with closed mouth, neutral facial expressions.
It is recommended to avoid wearing uniforms as well as outfit matching with the background.

A valid passport with the following requirements:

Issued within the last ten years.
Must have 2 full blank pages for visa stamp.
It should be valid for at least 3 months after you come back to the UK from Portugal.
Previous passports with visa stamps on them (if any).

Certificate of criminal record issued by the appropriate authority of UK or the country of residence for more than one year (Not applicable for children below 16 years).
Copy of return flight ticket, not needed if applying for a Portugal national visa UK for residency purpose.
Travel insurance policy which demonstrates that you have travel health insurance for the entire Schengen region with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in the event of any medical emergencies including poor health, accidents and even repatriation in the event of death. We can provide you the best travel medical insurance for any Schengen country visa.
Medical certificate from a recognized authority stating that you do not suffer from any disease that may cause a risk to the health of pubic in accordance with the international data of WHO (World Health Organization).

How to Apply for Portugal National Visa?

Here is the simple process to apply for a Portuguese National Visa with us:

Fill Portugal National Visa Application Form
Complete the Online Payment Securely
Get Next day Portugal long stay visa appointment
Visit the Visa Centre with all your documents
Submit Documents & provide your Biometrics
Receive Passport & Visa Directly Through VFS via Courier, based on the delivery mode you selected at the time of your visa application submission

How Long Does it Take to Get Portugal National Visa?

The Portugal long stay visa processing time varies depending on Nationalities. Generally it takes around 8-15 working days to process. For some nationalities it may take up to 30 days’ time. Get in touch with us to know more about it in detail.

What is the Validity of Portugal Long Stay National Visa?

Validity of Portugal Schengen national visa ranges between 6 months to 5 years depending on your nationality.