How To Apply Visa For Portugal

PORTUGUESE TOURIST VISA FOR THAI

Since Portugal is a Schengen state, the requirements for a Portugal visit visa as well as the processes involved are the same as those mandated by other Schengen states.

ELIGIBILITY

Citizens of non- European Union and non-European Economic Area countries, along with other foreign nationals who are not in the visa exemption category need to apply for a visa to enter Portugal.

The visa sticker shows the number of days a foreigner is allowed to stay in the country as well as the number of entries allowed to explore and visit the other Schengen states. For a maximum, foreigners are allowed to remain in the country for ninety (90) days every six (6) months.

PORTUGAL VISIT VISA REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for a visit visa are the following. Candidates need to show:

• Lack of propensity to be either a public or security threat to the Portuguese government
• A valid passport with at least three-month validity after the proposed travel to Portuguese
• A travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000
• Sufficiency of financial resources or in case of financial incapacity, a formal pledge executed by the sponsor taking full responsibility of the entire costs to be incurred by the applicant
• Documents showing strong links to Thailand and proving return
• Letter of employment and leave permission; business registration
• Proof of accommodation for the entire period of stay
• Compliance with other specific requirements requested by the Portugal diplomatic mission in Thailand

In case you are staying with a guarantor in Portugal and the guarantor pays for your stay:

• An invitation from the sponsor to clarify the purpose of the travel, for private visits
• Proof of sufficient income and accommodation from the guarantor

PROCESS

STEP 1 – The applicant must visit the nearest Portugal embassy or consulate in Thailand, and inquire about the specific visitor visa application requirements. Personal visits are encouraged since such assures more timely and accurate information.

STEP 2 –Upon learning the requirements, identifying and gathering the application form, documents, records and certificates required come next. In cases of financial incapacity to finance the visit, coordination with the sponsor must be done immediately.

STEP 3 – Then, visa candidates should pay the application fee of EUR60.

STEP 4 – – Scheduling an appointment is next on the list. In order to avoid delays and waiting time, it would be best for applicants to call the embassy’s call center to secure a spot.

STEP 5 –During the scheduled appointment, submission of all the requirements must be done. After submission, waiting time for the approval starts. Applicants may continue to follow-up their applications by calling the embassy.

Italian diplomatic missions usually process visitor visas for approximately two (2) to ten (10) working days. Extensions may possibly occur especially during the peak season.

Italian embassy in Thailand processes the Schengen visa for approximately 3 to 10 working days. This process may take longer than usual during high season.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

Our Portuguese visit visa service does not include embassy or government fees. We provide you with:

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• Full review of your personal, financial & employment history
• Consultation and confirmation that this visa is appropriate for you
• Extensive checklist of documents that you need for your visa application
• Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application
• Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies
• Careful preparation of all correspondence with government agencies
• Expert advice on how to handle yourself at your Consular interview
• Unlimited personal communication with our Portuguese Visa Specialists

Portugal Work Permit Visa

General

In general, a foreign applicant (the "employee") assigned to work in another country must evidence a degree of proprietary knowledge, specialised skills, or managerial/executive-level skills that are not readily available in the destination country's domestic labour market.

A foreign national employee cannot convert his/her immigration status from a Visitor status to Work status while remaining in Portugal. According to Portuguese immigration law, an employee can be physically present in Portugal once the employee's (and family member's) work/residence visa applications are filed with a Portuguese consular post; however, the employee is not allowed to perform any employment-related duties until the employee receives his or her Work & Residence Visa.

Types of Work Permits/Visas

The main types of Portuguese employment visa categories are:

• Independent Visa: The employee is generally paid his or her entire salary outside of Portugal and is considered as a seconded employee to the Portuguese company. This is the preferable and the usual visa category for most intra-company transfers, as there is not a pre-requisite to recruit for the employee's proposed position in the Portuguese labor market nor receive prior approval of a work permit from the Portuguese Labour Office. Given this, the employee can apply for his/her Work & Residence visa directly at a Portuguese consular post;

• Dependent Visa: Should an employee be paid from the Portuguese company's payroll, the employee is considered as a "local" hire. This will require that the employee is subject to a Labour Contract. Prior to filing the application for the visa at the Portuguese Consulate, a formal work permit application must be approved by the Labour Office (the "IDICT"). The process to obtain IDICT approval may take at least two to three months, in addition to additional time to file and receive approval of the work and residence.

Basic Requirements

To qualify as a sponsor of a Work & Residence Visa, the basic requirements for the Portuguese company and the assignee are as follows:

• The Portuguese employer must prove that there does not exist a readily available Portuguese or alien workforce resident in Portugal qualified to perform the employee's proposed position;

• The Portuguese employer must prove that the proposed position is of such special character that a Work & Residence visa can be recommended;

• The Portuguese employer must prove that all salary and employment conditions corresponds to Portuguese labour standards, and, in the case of a Dependent Visa, that a promissory employment agreement has been drafted between the employee and the Portuguese company;

• In certain cases, the Labour Office may require prior approval from a relevant branch organisation or a labour union certifying that there are no qualified Portuguese workers to perform the proposed position.