Portugal

Requirements

General Requirements

Application form (fully completed online) (Click here)

Completed and signed by the applicant

Flash Visa Services can assist with online form

Photograph

One passport sized photo with white background no smiling no teeth showing.
(NOT MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD)

Passport

Valid for a period of at least 3 months after the expiry date of the requested Schengen
Visa.

At least three blank pages to affix visa.

For non-SA citizens: Proof of permanent residence.

Work permit and study visas in South Africa must be valid for at least 3 months
after the return of the applicant from a Schengen State.

Accompanying spousal visa only valid if the spouse is traveling with, and has to
be valid for three months after the return date.

Temporary RSA passports are not accepted for travel to or transit Austria, Germany,
Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Denmark or Luxemburg.

Nationals with Dual Nationality (EU passports and SA passports) are not allowed to
apply for visas.

Copy of flight round trip reservation and detailed itinerary
with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from ALL Schengen State.

Please provide a copy for each application.

Itinerary if traveling to any additional Schengen States (With Proof of travel to additional Schengen countries if No connecting flights proof of – Car Hire / Ferry / Coach / Train Tickets etc.)

Accept application if the stay in Portugal is the longest or equal to other Schengen member states or in case of equal duration stay if Portugal is the first State of entry.

Please ensure the reservation states the passenger’s name.

The visa of the final country of destination (if needed) should be obtained before applying for a Schengen visa.

Copy of Travel Insurance Policy

Visa letter

Covering the entire period of intended stay

Valid for all Schengen States covering any expenses for repatriation, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during stay

Minimum coverage EUR 30 000.

Proof of Accommodation

Hotel/holiday home confirmed reservation or tour vouchers.

It should clearly state names of applicants, arrival and departure date and address of the hotel.

If the applicant is traveling to the other Schengen States as well, proof of accommodation in each country.

If accommodation is booked on another individual’s name, you are requested to get a letter from that individual confirming that you are accompanying them

For applicants visiting friends or family:

A Term of Responsibility form needs to be completed by the inviting person duly notarized or stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths and must specify if they are responsible for Accommodation or for All the Costs.

Copy of inviting persons ID / Passport.

For applicants on a Cruise:

A detailed itinerary of the cruise with all applicants’ names on it.

Proof of payment for the cruise with all applicants’ names on it.

You are only able to apply for Portugal if Portugal is your longest stay.

Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay

Present Original last 3 months bank statements (savings, cheque or current account) each page to be bank stamped

Proof of purchase (receipt) FOREX / Travel Allowance if available

If the applicant is not employed and being sponsored then three months statements from Sponsor, the copy of sponsors ID / Passport and A Term of Responsibility form needs to be completed by the Sponsor duly notarized or stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths.

If the account is a business account and not in the applicant’s name, proof of the company registration (CK/CC/ Cipro doc’s).

Employment letter

Letter from Employer / University or College, specifying the date of recruitment, and confirmation of leave approval

Stating the reason for travel and travel dates for business being done.

if self-employed proof of company registration (CK/CC/Cipro docs, accountant letters or any Legal document showing ownership of the company)

Business Visa (Above Requirements Including)

Invitation letter

For business purposes, an invitation clarifying on the purpose of traveling and date of arrival and departure, as well as host organization and person responsible;

For participation in political, economic, scientific, cultural, sport or religious events, proof of attendance is required, registration or entry ticket

Additional Requirements for Minors

Parents / Legal guardians must sign:
Child 12 years and older must appear in person at the VAC for Biometrics(under 12
years do not need to come in as No Biometric is taken)
Letter from School confirming enrolment.
An unabridged birth certificate should be submitted or the official documents/court decisions establishing the minor’s parents/legal guardians.
If One / Both Parents are traveling – proof of Flight details required
If One / Both parent is not traveling – submit Affidavit of parental consent duly signed and certified.
Copies of both / Non Travelling parent ID / Passport required.
If any parent deceased then certified copy of death certificate.
Only in case of delay by SA authorities to issue unabridged birth certificate:
Proof of having lodged the relevant request to the competent authorities (home
affairs) showing the parents’ names and stamped by Home Affairs
A Term of Responsibility from the person responsible for the child whilst on holiday
Duly Notarized or stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths and must specify if they

Important Note

The Issuing Authority requires applicants to present themselves for biometrics ON SUBMISSION. Flash Visa Services will do a quality check of documents you provide, book the visa appointment and pre-pay the visa for lodgement. A Flash Visa Services representative will meet you and guide you through the visa process on the day of your appointment.
Once Visa is ready will Flash Visa Services collect the Passport/Visa and deliver back to the Applicant.
Visas are required by South African passport holders.
Visa applications will be rejected if application forms are not fully completed & signed & are not accompanied by the required documents.
The possession of a visa is only one of the pre-requisites for entry into the territory of the Schengen state’s Border, authorities may refuse entry, no claim to reimbursement of the visa can be submitted.
The Schengen state’s consular offices reserve the right to request further documentation should it be deemed necessary.
For organized groups, arrangements should be made well in advance with the relevant issuing authority.
There is no guarantee that a visa will be issued.
Visa processing fees are not reimbursable if a visa is rejected
Certified parental consent, by both parents for children under 18 traveling alone. If the child travels with only one parent, the other parent must produce the notarized/certified consent. If only one parent has guardianship of the minor, the court documents stating so must be presented.
The unabridged birth certificate must be submitted to identify the parents of the child.

Delay

15 Working Days

An appointment has to be made prior to submission

Cost

Kindly contact Flash Visa Services for most recent cost

Flash Visa Services charge a service fee.

Please note that Flash Visa Services cc can not be held responsible for any possible delays in issuing of visas.

Flash Visa Services cannot be held accountable for the possibility of visas being declined or refused.

Application forms and requirements can change without prior notice.