Portugal visa requirements for Gambians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Gambians visiting Portugal

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Portuguese Visa.


  • A Gambian 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.

Portugal Visa for Gambians

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
Medical visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Portugal Visa


  • A Gambian 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.

Portugal Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Portugal Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Gambia


Location

Address

Banjul

Portuguese Honorary Consulate in Banjul, Gambia --- 38, M.M. Highway Kanifing, K.S.M.D. B.P. 663 Banjul Gambia

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portugalcons@hotmail.com

(+220) 999 8337

Frequently Asked Questions


How long does it take to get Portugal visa?

You should apply for a Portugal Schengen visa 3 months before your planned trip. Depending on the nationality of the applicant, the processing time may take at least 15 days from the day of application.


How productive is Portugal?

Portugal is the 36th most productive country by GDP (PPP) per hour worked (27.23 USD).


How much money do I need to show in my bank account when applying for a Schengen visa?

Your bank statement needs to show a minimum balance of €3000 over the last 6 months. Having less than this could lead to your visa request been refused.


How developed is Portugal?

Although Portugal is a developed and high-income country, it has the lowest GDP per capita in Western Europe and its population has one of the lowest incomes per head among member states of the European Union.


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Dominic

1 year ago

Hi, did you have a council in the Gambia ?

Muhammed Kanteh

1 year ago

Hello did you still have councilor in the Gambia


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5 months ago

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