Portugal VISA SERVICE
If you are a UK national, you can apply for a Portuguese study visa. It will allow you to live and study in Portugal for a certain period.
Yes, you will need health and travel insurance coverage during your studies in Portugal.
Traveller’s Café can assist you in your study visa application by guiding you throughout the process. It covers completing the documents, filling out the application forms, and booking emergency appointments. So, you won’t need to worry about the process with a professional by your side.
A short-term study visa in Portugal is granted to international individuals seeking to pursue their studies in the country. It’s important to note that this type of visa does not grant the right to work during their stay. However, students on a temporary visa could be allowed to work for part time in Portugal.
Study visa
Looking for options to study in Europe? Do you have Portugal on your mind? Well, a Portugal student visa is for those who wish to study and stay in the country. This visa program allows students to study and work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) there. Portugal study visa has 2 sub-categories:
- Short Stay Visa
- Temporary Stay Visa
- An overview of how to apply for a Portugal student visa from the UK is provided below
Complete the Application Form
Arrange Documents as per the Checklist
- Visa application form
- Recent passport-sized photos
- Valid Passport
- Original passport with a validity of a minimum of 3 months beyond the expected duration of your stay
- Photocopy of passport (biographical data)
- Proof that you are residing legally in the UK: residence card.
- Valid travel and health insurance
- Certificate of criminal record
- Return transport ticket
- Proof of financial resources.
- Proof of accommodation in Portugal.
- Signed personal statement
- Letter of acceptance from the Portuguese host institution, confirming the course and period of mobility
- Proof of enrollment in a UK University.
- Payment of the visa fee
Here’s a checklist of Portugal study visa requirements for short-stay and temporary-stay visas. The list includes all the necessary documents for your visa application.
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- You must appear in person for the visa interview at the Portuguese Consulate or the Visa Application Centre on the designated day.
- Applicants have to pay the non-refundable visa application fee. To check fee details, please visit the VFS Global Ltd. website.
- During your visa appointment, you could be asked to provide biometric data, such as fingerprints and photos.
- The time of visa processing might vary. While it usually takes a month, it could take longer than 3 months at times.
Please be aware that depending on your specific circumstances, the visa application process may differ slightly. The official website of the Portuguese Consulate or Embassy in the UK contains the most current and comprehensive information on the requirements and application procedure. Make sure to apply for a Portugal student visa well before the start dates of the session.