South African to Portugal Visa Required

Required Documents

• Valid passport with 3+ months validity

  Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended stay in Portugal. South African citizens must possess a valid ordinary passport.

• Completed visa application form

  Official Portugal visa application form must be completed in full. Forms are available from Portuguese embassies, consulates, or visa centers.

• Passport photograph

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  Recent passport-sized photograph meeting Schengen visa photo requirements.

• Travel insurance certificate

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  Valid travel insurance certificate covering the entire duration of stay in Portugal. Must meet Schengen visa requirements.

• Hotel confirmation letter

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  Confirmation of hotel reservations or accommodation arrangements for your entire stay in Portugal, including dates and address.

• Proof of sufficient funds

  Bank statements or financial documentation demonstrating sufficient funds to cover your stay in Portugal, typically from the last 3-6 months.

• Flight booking confirmation

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  Confirmed airline ticket or flight itinerary showing round-trip flights to/from Portugal or onwards travel after Portugal.

• Biometric data collection

  Biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) must be collected in person at a Portuguese consulate or visa center during application submission.