Portugal

Study in Portugal – Your Gateway to a Bright Future! 🇵🇹

Portugal is an emerging destination for international students, offering high-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and a vibrant cultural experience. Here’s everything you need to know:


Why Study?

Globally Recognized Universities – Institutions like the University of Lisbon and the University of Porto rank among the best in Europe.
Affordable Tuition Fees – Lower tuition costs compared to other European countries.
Post-Study Work Opportunities – Possibility to extend visas and explore career options in Portugal.
Safe & Student-Friendly Environment – Welcoming locals and diverse international student community.
Rich Cultural & Historical Experience – Enjoy Portugal’s stunning landscapes, cuisine, and heritage.


Top Universities

📌 University of Lisbon
📌 University of Porto
📌 NOVA University Lisbon
📌 University of Coimbra
📌 University of Minho


Study Visa Requirements 

 

📌 Offer letter from a recognized Portuguese university
📌 Valid passport
📌 Proof of financial means (to cover tuition & living expenses)
📌 Accommodation details in Portugal
📌 Health insurance
📌 Police clearance certificate


How Can “Apply Global Opportunities” Help You?

🌟 University Selection – Guidance on the best universities & courses.
🌟 Application Assistance – Hassle-free admission process.
🌟 Visa Guidance – Step-by-step support for your Portugal student visa.
🌟 Pre-Departure Support – Accommodation, travel, and settlement assistance.

🚀 Start Your Study Abroad Journey Today! Contact us to begin your application for Portugal!

Long-stay visas, in compliance with existing domestic law, can be either temporary or for residency authorization purposes, depending on the duration of the stay and granting the visa holder an authorization to stay in the country according to different purposes: study, internship, work, medical treatment, among others. There is also a new type of visa that allows foreign citizens to travel to Portugal in order to look for work.

Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. Temporary stay visas are valid during the entire stay and allow for multiple entries.

Residency visas allow two entries and is valid for a period of 4 months. During that time, the holder of a residency visa is required to request a residency permit with the Immigration and Border Services (SEF).

The job seeker visa entitles its holder to enter and remain only in Portugal for the purpose of looking for job; authorizes its holder to carry out a subordinated work activity, until the visa expires or until the residence permit is granted.

How do I know which is the adequate visa, according to both purpose and duration of stay?

Contact  Apply Global Opportunities For More Information.

 

  • Submit your visa application through our external service provider by clicking here: Apply for VISA ;
  • The visa application appointment works on a pre-payment basis;
  • Do not accept proposals of early appointments from third parties against payment. This practice is illegal and should be communicated immetiately to our consular services: visas.novadeli@mne.pt;
  • If an gent is involved in the process, the visa application may be refused;
  • You may consult all necessary Schengen documents here;
  • You may consult general information regarding Schengen visas in India here;
  • The average decision period for Schengen visas is of 10 days;
  • Schengen visa applicants in Bangladesh are requested to submit their visa applications at the Embassy of France in Dhaka.
 

FEES

Schengen Visas

  • Business / Conference: 90 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 45 EUR
  • Tourism: 90 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 45 EUR
  • Visit to Family and Friends: 90 EUR / Children between 6-12 years: 45 EUR
  • Transit Visa (Seamen): 90 EUR
  • EU National (Family Visit): free
  • Schengen Visa for Seasonal Work up to 90 days: 90 EUR
  • Free for children under 6 years old

National Visas

  • Scientific Research: free
  • Study / Training: 90 EUR
  • Work Visa: 90 EUR
  • Family Reunification: 90 EUR
  • Temporary stay visa: 65 EUR

For further information please visit the Portuguese Visa Portal (https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/)

 

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