How to get a Portugal visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Portugal for tourism purposes.
• The Portuguese tourist visa is a short-stay visa valid for a period of 3 months.
• The Portugal tourist visa is a sticker visa, and can only be applied for in one's home country or one's country of permanent residence.
• Also known as a Portugal Schengen short-stay visa, this visa is valid for trips around the 26 Schengen countries.
• You will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
• The passport you are using must have at least two blank pages.
• Good medical care is available in Portugal, but facilities may be limited outside urban areas.
• Public hospitals offer services at costs lower than private hospitals.
• You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires.

• This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Portugal for business purposes.
• You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Portuguese company you will be visiting.
• This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the dates of your visit.
• If are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel.
• Your bank statement from the latest 6 months is needed.
• Self-employed people will proof of business registration.
• Some visa requirements are subject to change from time to time, so be sure to check with your local embassy before applying.
• You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.

• Non-Europeans going to Portugal to study will need a student visa.
• Portuguese student visa may take up to 2-3 months to be issued.
• Unlike the visit visa, Portugal student visa offers a longer duration.
• A holder of the visa can stay in Portugal for as long as their study curriculum permits.
• Portuguese universities offer numerous quality study programmes while charging affordable tuition fees.
• Similar to other countries, Portugal distinguishes between primarily research-driven universities and more practice-oriented polytechnics.
• Most courses are taught in Portuguese, but there is a growing number of courses taught in English - particularly at the Master’s level.
• The largest university in Portugal is the University of Lisbon (ULisboa), located in the country’s capital.
• All international students should get a residence permit within three months of arriving in Portugal, which will certainly then be valid for one year.
• After a year, house permits could be restored for approximately 5 years at the SEF.

• If you’re planning on taking a job in Portugal you might need to get a work visa first.
• Your first priority should be to figure out if you need a work permit at all.
• In some cases, depending on your nationality and the role you’re going to work in, a permit may not be necessary.
• Visas for Portugal are managed by the Immigration and Borders Service.
• Most third country nationals will need to apply for a visa to live and work in Portugal, although there are several different routes to do this.
• You'll need to have a job arranged before you can travel.
• Your future boss will also be asked to prove that they tried to recruit the role within Portugal before making the offer to a foreigner, so the process can take some time.
• To get your permit, your manager will have to submit the formal offer of employment to the authorities who’ll then start the visa process.
• You then can complete the application in your home country by visiting your local embassy.
• Each embassy will have a slightly different process so it's important to check the requirements. Some will offer appointments while others might work on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
• In most cases, work visas can be issued for up to three years.
• If it's more suitable for your situation you might also apply for a residence visa, which allows you entry to Portugal with the intention of applying for a residence permit once there.
• Visa fees vary, depending on the visa type and duration.

The best time to visit Portugal is either from March to May or September to October, because the weather is still warm, hotel rates are cheaper and there are fewer crowds than in summer. In those seasons, you might also be able to squeeze in a few beach days.

Yes. While some countries like the U.S does not need visa to travel to Portugal, visa is required for Ghanaians.

Approximately 32% of Portuguese people can speak and understand English, while 24% can speak and understand French. In fact, you are very likely to find more English spoken in Portugal than in Spain or France.

You can 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. In some cases when required documents are missing from the application this process may take longer.

Yes. Portugal is a party to the Schengen Agreement.

Short-term visas (up to 90 days stay) like the business and tourist visas costs about 60 EUR to process.