Portugal Schengen visa from Nigeria
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For Nigerian citizens seeking to travel to Portugal, the Long Term visa is essential for stays exceeding 90 days. This visa allows you to live, work, or study in Portugal and is part of the Schengen Area, granting access to multiple countries within the region. The application process requires thorough documentation and an appointment at the Portugal Visa Application Centre in Lagos.
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Document checklist by visa type
When applying for a Long Term visa to Portugal from Nigeria, ensure you gather all necessary documents, which include a valid passport, proof of accommodation, financial means, and health insurance. It's crucial to provide complete documentation to avoid delays. The total document count for the application process is approximately 60, so careful preparation is key.
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- Application form
National visa application form must be duly completed and signed by the applicant.
- Proof of average monthly income for the last three months
Proof of average monthly income for the last 3 months, with a minimum value equivalent to four monthly minimum guaranteed remunerations.
- Request for criminal record enquiry by SEF
Request form authorizing SEF to conduct criminal record enquiry.
- Criminal record extract
Criminal record certificate from your country of nationality or from a country where you have resided for over one year, legalized or with Hague Apostille where applicable.
- Identification documents of family members to be regrouped
Provide identification documents of the family members to be reunified.
- Fiscal residence certificate
Provide a document attesting your fiscal residence.
- IAPMEI startup visa declaration
Declaration issued by IAPMEI certifying the signing of an incubation contract with a certified incubator.
- Proof of intention to invest in Portugal
Proof, by any means, of intention to invest in Portuguese territory.
- Proof of executed investment operations
Proof that the investment operations were executed.
- Valid passport or travel document
Passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months after the estimated date of stay.
- Copy of passport personal details page
Provide a photocopy of the passport biographical data page.
- Passport photos (standardized)
Provide 2 recent passport-type photos in good condition meeting the photo specifications.
- Two passport photographs
Two recent passport photographs are required, with one attached to the form.
- Proof of financial means available in Portugal
Proof of financial means available in Portugal, including means obtained through a financial institution in Portugal.
- Proof of family bond
Provide proof of the family bond justifying accompaniment.
- Proof Of Financial Resources
Provide proof of financial resources for at least 12 months in accordance with the applicable Portuguese rules.
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Proof of financial resources or means of subsistence.
- Remote work contract or service agreement
Provide evidence of remote professional activity, such as a work contract, employer declaration confirming labour link, society contract, service provision contract, or documents proving services to one or more entities.
- Photocopies of required supporting documents
Submit original documents plus photocopies when lodging the application at VFS.
- SEF family reunification authorization notification
Provide a copy of the SEF notification authorizing family reunification. The visa application must be submitted within 90 days of the notification.
- Contract or written service provider proposal
Contract or written service provider proposal for liberal professions.
- Terms of responsibility
Terms of responsibility document must be submitted as referenced on the official visa application website.
- Travel medical insurance
Valid travel insurance covering necessary medical expenses, urgent medical assistance, and repatriation is required.
- Visa application form
Completed and signed national visa application form is required.
- Work contract
Provide a work contract, work promise, or demonstration of interest.
May also be required, depending on your situation34
- Certificate of income from individual revenues
- Certificate of religious status for Portugal D7 visa
- Certificate of retirement amount
- Certified company term of responsibility
- Civil liability insurance
- Criminal record certificate with apostille or legalization
- Higher education admission proof
- Host family or student accommodation proof
- Internship acceptance proof
- Invitation letter from higher education or professional training institution
- Invitation letter from recognized cultural entity in Portugal
- Nigeria police character certificate
- Parent identity document
- Parental consent documents for minors
- Portugal term of responsibility
- Portuguese term of responsibility
- Professional competence declaration
- Proof of high professional qualifications
- Proof of legal residence in country of application
- Request for SEF criminal record enquiry
- Research centre or university acceptance letter
- Research centre responsibility statement
- Research grant or scholarship proof
- Research host agreement
- Return transport ticket
- Return travel ticket reservation
- Secondary or professional education admission proof
- SEF criminal record enquiry request
- Statement of compliance with professional requisites in Portugal
- Term of responsibility
- Theoretical and practical training contract
- Timor Leste
- Visa interview
- Volunteer programme contract
Booking your Portugal appointment
To secure your appointment at the Portugal Visa Application Centre in Lagos, book well in advance, as slots may fill quickly. Arrive at least 15 minutes early with all required documents organized. Be prepared for potential biometric data collection, and ensure you have a payment method for any applicable fees. Confirm the opening hours prior to your visit.
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