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Portugal Business Visa – Visiting Portugal for Business Purpose

A Portugal Schengen Business Visa is a permit provided with the sole intent of conducting business in the Portugal. With this visa you can travel to the country and take part in conferences, business meetings etc.
You can get this permit as a single-entry or multiple-entry depending on how often you would need to leave and re-enter Portugal to do business.

What are the Portugal Business Visa Requirements?

Portugal business 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).

Round trip flight reservation or complete travel itinerary. Your ticket must have flight numbers including dates stating your entry and exit from Portugal. We can handle nearly all your visa requirements such as hotel reservations and flight itineraries along with thorough consultation.
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.

Proof of accommodations which clearly displays the information about your stay in Portugal throughout your trip. One of the following possibilities applies here:

Hotel or hostel booking.
Rent agreement if you are planning to rent a property during your stay.
Invitation letter from your host in Portugal where you will be staying during your holidays.

Financial proof which states that you will be able to sustain yourself financially throughout your stay in Portugal. You have to submit one of the following documents:

Bank statement which displays that you have sufficient funds in your account for your trip. The statement cannot be more than three months old.
Letter of sponsorship from a third party stating that they will be paying for your trip to Portugal. This letter must be submitted along with your sponsor’s bank statement which should not be older than 3 months in order to be considered valid.
A combination of both of the above mentioned documents.

Cover letter describing the reason behind the trip to the Portugal.
A short description of the applicant’s place of employment.

Employer’s letter outlining the plan for the days spent travelling in the Portugal as well as the reason for the trip.
Letter from the applicant’s employer outlining the travel purpose and itinerary of days you will spend in Portugal.
Letter of invitation written by the organization in Portugal. This letter must be shown as an invitation to attend conferences/meetings or other relevant events matching trade, industry or work.

Documents Requirements Based on Employment Status

According to your employment status following Portugal Business Visa from UK are mandatory to fulfil:

For Employees

Employment Agreement
Latest six-month bank statement
Approval from employers for leaves
Income tax return file

For Self-Employed

Your business license
Bank statement of business of latest six months
Income tax return of business

How to Apply for Portugal Business Visa?

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

Fill Portugal Business Visa Application Form
Complete the Online Payment Securely
Get Next day Portugal business 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 Business Visa?

The Portugal business visa processing time varies depending on Nationalities and duration for example whether you are applying for long stay or short stay Schengen visa. Generally Short Stay visa processing time ranges between 7-8 working days and long stay Portugal Schengen visa takes around 8-15 working days. For some nationalities it may take around 15 days’ time. Get in touch with our executive to know more about it in detail.

What is the Validity of Portugal Business Visa?

Portugal Business Visa validity depends on several factors like whether you are applying for the first time or you already had multiple Schengen visas in the past. Portugal generally gives business visa for 3 months to 2 years or even more but maximum time that you can stay will be 90 days in single trip.