Student Visa from India to Portugal

Student Visa from India to Portugal Description

Indians looking to study in Portugal should apply for the Portuguese student visa.
There are two types of Portuguese student visa:

Schengen short-stay visa: this visa is for students studying for less than 90 days
Long-stay visa: this visa is for students studying for more than 90 days.

Higher education area adopted a system based on three cycles of study, at bachelor, master and doctorate's level, that is:

1st cycle of study lasting three or four years to attain a bachelor's degree, in Portugal called a licenciatura.
2nd cycle of study lasting one or two years to attain a master's degree, in Portugal called a mestrado.
3rd cycle of study lasting three years to attain a doctorate, in Portugal called adoutoramento.

Confirmed accommodation from the inviting institution if on campus or confirmed hotel reservations, stating name, address and telephone number of the hotel, including confirmation number must be provided.
A No Criminal Record Certificate must be provided by the applicant.
Copy of travel itinerary with acceptance letter or confirmed reservation is required.
Applicants are required to provide a valid travel ticket or other proof of departure arrangements.
Proof of sufficient financial means to support themselves throughout the stay should be provided.
Proof of health insurance coverage of minimum of 30,000 euros must be provided.

An Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
Duly completed and signed visa application form.
If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Passport-size photographs (35 x 45mm) taken in white background.
Travel document.
Copy of return flight ticket
Proof of financial support
Proof of accommodation
Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Copy of travel itinerary.
Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.

Validity: more than 90 days
Processing Time: 15 days
Cost: €60.00

Address

Portuguese Embassy in New Delhi, India --- 4, Panchsheel Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 India

Phone

(+91) (11) 4607 1001 / 2