Portugal visa requirements for Ivorians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ivorians visiting Portugal

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

  • Original Ivorian passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • A well-filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photos should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.

Portugal Visa for Ivorians

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
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Medical visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Portugal Visa

  • Original Ivorian passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamp.
  • A well-filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photos should follow the specification for a visa application.
  • Original copy of bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of steady and continuous flow of funds.
  • Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Travel itinerary.
Portugal Business visa Portugal Tourist visa Portugal Medical visa

Portugal Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Eligible applicants of the Business Visa are businessmen and businesswomen travelling to Portugal to engage in business-related activities.
  • During business meetings with business partners in the country, you are allowed to engage in the negotiation and signing of business contracts.
  • Being a short-stay visa, your visa stay in Netherland is 90 days spreading over 180 days in the Schengen area.
  • This visa allows foreign nationals to attend and participate in trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars in the country.
  • This visa, being a Schengen visa, will be authoritatively issued by one of the members of the states of the Schengen Area for an intended short-stay in one or more Schengen countries.
  • Currently, the Portuguese embassy in Abidjan is not functioning. Applicants are to apply for Portuguese visa in the neighbouring countries where Portugal has either or both embassy or consulate in.
  • If you will be attending a conference while you are in Portugal, proof of registration and payment for the conference is required.
  • An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Portugal is required. The letter must state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit.
  • The business letter must also state who will bear the cost of the applicant’s finances during his/her time in the country.
  • A letter from the applicant’s employer in your own country stating the applicant’s job position, salary level and length of employment should be provided.
  • Proof of previous business dealings between the host company and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
  • Non-Citizen of Ivory Coast should ensure they are in possession of a copy of their Ivorian residence permit.
  • You are not allowed to receive payment for any service you might render when in the country.

Portugal Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Ivory Coast travelling to Portugal for the purpose of tourism like sightseeing, recreation, relaxation, visiting family and friends, and honeymoon.
  • This visa also allows foreigners to visit their friends or relations who hold permanent residency in the country.
  • The visa is charged 60 Euros for adults, 35 Euros under 12year old and visa-free for children under the age of 5, just like any other EU visa fee on a short-stay visit to the EU countries.
  • You can tour around other Schengen countries with this visa having visited the Netherlands.
  • This visa is a short-stay of 90 days duration for a period of 180 days.
  • Currently, the Portuguese embassy in Abidjan is not functioning. Applicants are to apply for Portuguese visa in the neighbouring countries where Portugal has either or both embassy or consulate in.
  • Applicants of this visa who are visiting someone in Portugal are required to submit a letter of invitation from their host.
  • If you are employed, a letter from your employer should be provided. The letter must be printed on the company’s letterhead and must confirm the awareness of your leave.
  • Minors should ensure they are I possession of the original copy of their birth certificate while applying for this visa. If they are travelling without a parent, a notarized consent signed by both their parents is required.
  • Citizens of the non-Ivory Coast applying for this visa should provide evidence of legal stay in the Ivory Coast.
  • You are not eligible for any business activities with this visa. You are to apply for a business visa if you are to conduct business in the country.
  • A cover letter which states in detail the purpose of your visit to Portugal should be provided.
  • You must have the intention of leaving at/before the expiration of your visa life-span.

Portugal Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals travelling to Portugal for the purpose of seeking and receiving medical treatment.
  • A medical diagnosis from the applicant’s doctor in Ivory Coast should be provided. The diagnosis should state in detail the nature of the applicant’s illness.
  • A letter from the receiving medical institution in Portugal stating its willingness to treat the applicant is required.
  • Any other correspondence between the medical institutions in Ivory Coast and Portugal should be provided.
  • Applicants of this visa are required to provide proof that they can pay the medical bill and any other cost that may arise.
  • If the applicant of this visa is a minor, the unabridged copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required.
  • Currently, the Portuguese embassy in Abidjan is not functioning. Applicants are to apply for Portuguese visa in the neighbouring countries where Portugal has either or both embassy or consulate in.
  • For people who reside in Ivory Coast but are not Ivorian citizens, they are to present their residence permit when applying.
  • You should have the intention of leaving the country on or before your visa expiration. 

Portugal Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Portugal Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ivory Coast

Location

Address

Abidjan

Portuguese Embassy in Abidjan, Ivory Coast Immeuble NZarama Boulevard Lagunaire 01 BP 3669 Abidjan 01 Ivory Coast

ambport@aviso.ci

(+225) 20 21 92 41

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is the currency of Portugal before the advent of the Euro?

The Euro is the currency of Portugal. Before the advent of the Euro in the country, the country's currency was the Portuguese Escudo.

How many countries was colonized by Portugal?

As of 1500s Portugal transit the world and colonized several countries especially the African countries. The likes of Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau, were all colonized by Portugal.

How much is the cost for a Portuguese visa?
The general fee for a Schengen visa is €60 and this makes Portuguese visa the same.

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2 years ago

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