Portugal Schengen Visa from Nigeria

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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Lagos Portugal Visa Application Centre -Lagos

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Document checklist

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.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Proof of average monthly income for the last three months
Required
Documents proving the applicant's average monthly income for the last three months, meeting at least the required threshold of four monthly minimum guaranteed remunerations.
Request for criminal record enquiry by SEF
Required
Form authorizing the Portuguese Immigration and Border Services (SEF) to conduct a criminal record enquiry. Official form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/nigeria/english/pdf/SEF-form.pdf
Criminal record extract
Required
Official extract from the Crime Register or criminal record authority of the relevant country, issued not older than 90 days, confirming the applicant's integrity.
Identification documents of family members to be regrouped
Required
Documents identifying the family members who are to be reunified with the applicant in Portugal.
Fiscal residence certificate
Required
Document attesting the applicant's fiscal residence.
IAPMEI startup visa declaration
Required
Declaration or statement issued by IAPMEI certifying the signing of an incubation contract with a certified incubator under the Portugal Startup Visa Program. More information: https://startupportugal.com/programs/startup-visa/
Proof of intention to invest in Portugal
Required
Documents proving, by any means, the applicant's intention to invest in Portuguese territory.
Proof of executed investment operations
Required
Documents proving that the investment operations for the entrepreneurial project have already been executed.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Copy of passport personal details page
Required
Copy of the passport page or pages containing the holder's personal details.
Passport photos (standardized)
Required
Standardized passport photographs required for a short-stay visa application (as specified in the checklist).
Two passport photographs
Required
Two recent passport-type photographs in good condition to identify the applicant, with one attached to the form.
Proof of financial means available in Portugal
Required
Documents proving financial means available in Portugal, including means obtained through a financial institution in Portugal.
Proof of family bond
Required
Documentary proof of the family relationship justifying accompaniment under the Portugal residence visa for accompanying family member category, such as spouse, child, parent, sibling, or civil union partner evidence.
Proof Of Financial Resources
Required
Provide proof of financial resources. Means of subsistence should be equivalent to 50% of the Portuguese minimum monthly wage net of social security contributions for each month of the foreseeable stay.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Required
Evidence showing sufficient financial means for the stay, such as bank account statements for the last six months.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Required
Evidence showing the applicant has sufficient financial means for the stay.
Remote work contract or service agreement
Required
Document proving the applicant's remote professional activity, such as a work contract, employer declaration confirming labour link, society contract, contract for services provision, or document attesting services provided to one or more entities.
Photocopies of required supporting documents
Required
Photocopies of each required supporting document to be attached to the visa file, in addition to presenting the originals at submission.
SEF family reunification authorization notification
Required
Copy of the notification issued by the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Services (SEF) authorizing family reunification.
Contract or written service provider proposal
Required
Contract or written proposal for the provision of services in a liberal profession in Portugal.
Terms of responsibility
Required
Terms of responsibility document referenced on the Portugal family reunification visa website. Form link: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/nigeria/english/pdf/terms-of-responsibility-portugal.pdf
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Visa application form
Required
Completed visa application form for a Switzerland Schengen visa. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/turkey/english/pdf/visumantrag-schen-en-de.pdf
Work contract
Required
Copy of the applicant's work contract.
Certified company term of responsibility
Required in some cases
Term of responsibility issued by a company certified under the terms defined by ordinance of the Portuguese government members responsible for internal administration and the economy.
🤝Employer
Civil liability insurance
Required in some cases
Civil liability insurance subscribed by the host entity for volunteer work purposes, except where exempted for European Voluntary Service volunteers.
🤝Host
Criminal record certificate with apostille or legalization
Required in some cases
Certificate of criminal record issued by the competent authority of the applicant's country of nationality or country of residence for more than one year, with Hague Apostille where applicable or otherwise legalized.
👶Travelling without children
Invitation letter from recognized cultural entity in Portugal
Required in some cases
Invitation letter issued by a company or entity carrying out cultural activity in Portugal, recognized by the government member responsible for culture as being of interest to the country, or as otherwise defined by law.
🤝Employer
Proof of high professional qualifications
Required in some cases
Document proving that the applicant holds high professional qualifications adequate for the field of work or sector stated in the work contract or work promise for an unregulated highly qualified profession.
Higher education admission proof
Required in some cases
Document proving that the applicant fulfils admission criteria or has been accepted to a university study programme.
👔Student
Invitation letter from higher education or professional training institution
Required in some cases
Invitation letter issued by a higher education institution or professional training institution in Portugal for teaching, highly qualified, or related activity.
🤝Employer
Host family or student accommodation proof
Required in some cases
Proof that the applicant will be hosted by a family or has secured accommodation in suitable facilities within the educational establishment or elsewhere.
👔Student
Certificate of income from individual revenues
Required in some cases
Document certifying revenue from movable and immovable property, or from intellectual or financial assets, for applicants living from rents, investments, or other individual revenues.
Internship acceptance proof
Required in some cases
Proof that the applicant has been accepted as an intern by a certified host entity.
🤝Host
Proof of legal residence in country of application
Required in some cases
Valid document proving the applicant is legally resident in the country where the visa application is submitted, such as a residence permit, visa, work permit, or other valid residence evidence.
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Nigeria police character certificate
Required in some cases
Police character certificate signed and stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the applicant's country of residence. For applicants using certificates from Chad, Niger, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon, or Ghana, the document must also be legalized by the issuing country and by the respective High Commission or Embassy in Abuja.
Parent identity document
Required in some cases
Identity document of each parent required when a child under 18 applies.
👶Travelling with children
Portugal term of responsibility
Required in some cases
Official Portugal term of responsibility form. Official form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/uk/english/pdf/New-Term-of-Responsibility.pdf
🤝Employer🌍Nigeria
Professional competence declaration
Required in some cases
Declaration issued by the competent authority certifying the applicant's professional competence for the intended independent professional activity.
Statement of compliance with professional requisites in Portugal
Required in some cases
Statement issued by the competent institution verifying compliance with the necessary professional requisites when the profession is subject to special qualification in Portugal.
Certificate of religious status for Portugal D7 visa
Required in some cases
Document certifying the applicant's status as a minister of worship or member of an institute of consecrated life, issued by the church or religious community to which the applicant belongs and recognized by the Portuguese legal system; used as the nominal invitation for this visa category.
🤝Host
Research centre or university acceptance letter
Required in some cases
Letter of acceptance issued by a research centre or university for research purposes.
🤝Employer
Research centre responsibility statement
Required in some cases
Statement of responsibility signed by the research centre or university covering admission and living costs for the researcher.
🤝Host
Research grant or scholarship proof
Required in some cases
Proof that the applicant has been awarded a research grant or scholarship for the research stay.
Research host agreement
Required in some cases
Host agreement or equivalent agreement with a research centre or university for research purposes.
Certificate of retirement amount
Required in some cases
Document certifying the amount of retirement pension or retirement income received by the applicant.
👔Retired
Return transport ticket
Required in some cases
Copy of the return transport ticket as required for the Portugal E2 visa application.
🌍Nigeria
Return travel ticket reservation
Required in some cases
Reservation of a return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat as proof of transportation and intention to return.
🌍Angola, BRA, CPV +4
Secondary or professional education admission proof
Required in some cases
Evidence of admission to a recognised education programme or educational project for secondary or professional education purposes.
👔Student
Request for SEF criminal record enquiry
Required in some cases
Form or request authorizing the Portuguese Immigration and Border Services (SEF) to conduct a criminal record enquiry. Website form link: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/nigeria/english/pdf/SEF-form.pdf
👶Travelling without children
SEF criminal record enquiry request
Required in some cases
Request/authorization for criminal record enquiry by the Portuguese Immigration and Border Services (SEF). Form download: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/nigeria/english/pdf/SEF-form.pdf
👶Travelling without children
Term of responsibility
Required in some cases
Official “Term of responsibility” filled and signed by host or sponsor, with notarised/verified signature as required.
🤝Employer, Family, Host🏠Host🌍Angola, BRA, CPV +3
Portuguese term of responsibility
Required in some cases
Term of responsibility with notarized signature, signed by a Portuguese citizen or qualified foreign citizen with residence document in Portugal, guaranteeing food, accommodation, and replacement of removal costs. Form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/nigeria/english/pdf/terms-of-responsibility-portugal.pdf
🤝Host, Employer🏠Host🌍Angola, BRA, CPV +5
Theoretical and practical training contract
Required in some cases
Training contract for an internship containing the training programme, duration, schedule, location, supervision conditions, legal relationship with the host entity, confirmation that the internship does not replace a job, and host reimbursement responsibility in case of illegal stay.
🤝Host
Timor Leste
Required in some cases
CPLP citizens may be exempt from travel insurance if they provide a qualifying term of responsibility with recognized signature.
🌍TLS
Volunteer programme contract
Required in some cases
Contract with the host entity responsible for the volunteer programme, stating duration, schedule, supervision conditions, and guarantee of food, accommodation, and subsistence allowance or pocket money.
🤝Host
Visa interview
Optional
Interview with the applicant conducted by the Embassy Visa Office when required by the circumstances.

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.