PORTUGAL (SCHENGEN STATES)
Consulate General of Portugal (Goa)
Parvati House, House no. 38/39, Father Agnelo Road, Panjim, Goa 403001 | Tel. 0832-242 1524

VFS: VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
Urmi Axis Bldg., Behind Famous Studio, Opp. E. Moses Road, Mahalaxmi (W), Mumbai 40001.
Tel. 67866070 | Email: infonorth.ptin@vfshelpline.com | Website: www.pt.vfsglobal.co.in

Covering letter and invitation should favor 'To, The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Portugal, Goa'.

All visa application Business & Tourist appointment dates for submission is required whether it is a Bio [ Finger print & submission] OR  Agent submission the dates will be totally according to availability on the VFS website.

Effective 02 November 2015, Indian citizens applying a Schengen visa will have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography).  

The subsequent application to a Schengen Countries (after the first application effective 02 Nov 2015) for next 5 years, need not appear in person for biometric.

​There are certain exemptions as follows:

·         Children under 12

·         Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible

·         Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.

Schengen States Consulate require Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies Providing Travel Medical Insurance For Schengen Visa. Apollo Munich , Bajaj Allianz , HDFC Ergo , ICICI Lombard , IFFCO Tokyo, Future Generali, National, Reliance, Tata AIG, Oriental Insurance Company.

Note: All Schengen Countries, 20 Years passport will not be accepted and also hand written passport not accepted.

Note: Please take an appointment for Biometrics & Submission from the VFS website and the day the appointment taken the passenger has to appear for the Finger prints, and if passenger given biometrics after November 2015, then the Agent can submit the application on behalf of the passenger after taking an appointment.

Business Visa

• Visa form should be done online with two signatures. Please refer www.pt.vfsglobal.co.in and you get an appointment date for submission.

• Original Passport (Old & New) valid for 6 months and also require passport copy 1st and last page 2 sets

• 2 Photo [ 35mm x 45mm w/b and 80% face ]

• Covering letter in Company letterhead with seal and address and contact number [ Details like travel dates in and out, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses - Download SAMPLE letter ].

• Personal detailed Covering letter

• Invite letter in Company letterhead with seal and address and contact number [ Details like travel dates in and out, passport number, designation, a brief company profile and other details about trip and expenses.

• Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.

• Original Bank statement updated for 6 months

• Income tax paper for 3 years copy

• Pay slip for 6 months

• Pan card copy

• Credit card copy

• Insurance

• Company registration copy

• Diploma certificate copy

• Ticket

NOTE: Covering letter and invitation letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Portugal, Goa.

Tourist Visa

• Visa form should be done online with two signatures. Please refer www.pt.vfsglobal.co.in and you get an appointment date for submission.

• Original Passport (Old & New) valid for 6 months and also require passport copy 1st and last page 2 sets

• 2 Photo [ 35mm x 45mm w/b and 80% face ]

• Personal Covering  letter

• Company leave letter

• Hotel Confirmation with guest name, check-in, check-out details, payment confirmation details and hotel name and address.

• Bank statement updated for 6 months

• Income tax paper for 3 years

• Pay slip for 6 months

• Pan Card copy

• Credit card copy

• Ticket

NOTE: Covering letter should be addressed to The Visa Officer, Consulate General of Portugal, Goa.

Time Taken

• 10 to 15 working days