Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting
Portugal
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Portuguese Visa.
- A passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Portugal.
- The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stickers.
- Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Two identical passport photographs with a light background.
- Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area.
- Cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to the country.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
- Letter of invitation
- Flight itinerary.
- Minors are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate.
- Return trip ticket.
- Proof of paid visa fees.
Portugal Visa for Thais
Facts about Portugal
Portugal is a great destination for tourists. The country is located on the Atlantic Ocean and this has really had a great influence on the culture of the people in the country. There are a lot of beautiful beaches and islands in the country as a result of the location of the country. The oceanarium is a top choice of tourists. The oceanarium gives tourists a little feel of the life of sea animals in the ocean. Other top destination includes; Furnas lake, Matosinhos beach, and the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian just to mention a few.
Portugal is a prime destination among tourists and this is reflected in the number of foreign visits the country gets yearly. Over 60 million people visited Portugal in the year 2016 and that figure went up by 12 percent the following year.
Types of Portugal Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 Days | 90 Days |
| Business visa | 15 Days | 90 Days |
General Requirements for Portugal Visa
- A passport issued not more than 10 years earlier and valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from Portugal.
- The passport must contain at least two blank pages for visa stickers.
- Previously issued Schengen visa (if there is any).
- Completely filled and signed visa application form.
- Two identical passport photographs with a light background.
- Travel insurance worth a minimum of 30,000 € and valid for the entire Schengen area.
- Cover letter stating the purpose of your visit to the country.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
- Letter of invitation
- Flight itinerary.
- Minors are required to submit a copy of their birth certificate.
- Return trip ticket.
- Proof of paid visa fees.
Portugal Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Portugal tourist or visitor visa is a short stay visa issued to foreigners visiting the country for tourism purposes.
- Thailand citizens visiting Portugal for sight-seeing, visitation, vacation and other recreational purposes can apply for this visa.
- This visa is valid for a duration of 90 days.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Portugal is required.
- A letter of invitation from a host in Portugal.
- The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host, duration of stay and place(s) to be visited during the stay.
- The letter must also state the residential address and contact details of the host in Portugal.
- Travel medical coverage worth a minimum of 30,000 euros valid for the entire Schengen area is required.
- All applicants are to write a cover letter explaining why they want to visit Portuga.
- Individuals who want to receive medical treatment can also apply for this visa.
- Applicants are advised to exit Portugal after the expiry of their visa. If you overstay your visa you will be fined or deported.
Portugal Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Thailand citizens who intend to visit Portugal for business meetings, seminars, conferences and other business-related activities can apply for this visa.
- This visa allows its holder to engage in business-related activities in Portugal for a duration of 90 days in every 180 days.
- This visa does not permit its holder to engage in any form of employment, paid or unpaid.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations in Portugal is required.
- Applicants are required to show proof of sufficient funds valid through their period of stay in the country.
- Those attending conferences are expected to pre-register and provide proof during their application.
- A letter of invitation from the host company in Portugal is required.
- The invitation letter should state the nature of the business to be conducted, the duration of the business and if the company would sponsor the business trip.
- If there have been previous contracts between the company in Portugal and the applicant company in Thailand, details of such should be provided.
- Proof of previously issued Schengen visa (if any).
- Proof of paid visa fee.
Portugal Visa Fees
Tourist visa
80.00 (EUR)
Business visa
80.00 (EUR)
Portugal Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Thailand
Bangkok
26 Bush Lane (Soi New Road 30) New Road, Bangrak Bangkok 10500 Thailand
http://www.banguecoque.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt/
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(+66) 2 234 2123