Portugal visa requirements for Malawians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malawians visiting Portugal

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

  • Original Malawi passport that is valid for at least 6 months and has at least 3 empty pages.
  • The signed application form that is correctly filled is required.
  • No column of the visa form should be left blank or incomplete.
  • The application form should be filled with a black or blue pen.
  • Applications filled out with pencils will not be accepted.
  • Two recently taken passport photograph in color with white background is required.
  • The passport photographs should be taken within the last three months.
  • Black and white photos and photos printed on paper will not be accepted.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
  • A confirmed return/onward ticket is required.
  • All documents should be submitted at the embassy of Portugal.
  • Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificates.
  • Vaccination against typhoid is also required.

Portugal Visa for Malawians

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 business days 90 days
Business visa 15 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Portugal Visa

  • Original Malawi passport that is valid for at least 6 months and has at least 3 empty pages.
  • The signed application form that is correctly filled is required.
  • No column of the visa form should be left blank or incomplete.
  • The application form should be filled with a black or blue pen.
  • Applications filled out with pencils will not be accepted.
  • Two recently taken passport photograph in color with white background is required.
  • The passport photographs should be taken within the last three months.
  • Black and white photos and photos printed on paper will not be accepted.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
  • A confirmed return/onward ticket is required.
  • All documents should be submitted at the embassy of Portugal.
  • Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificates.
  • Vaccination against typhoid is also required.
Portugal Tourist visa Portugal Business visa

Portugal Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended length of stay in Portugal.
  • Application form should be correctly filled, signed and stamped.
  • Bank statement showing proof of enough funds throughout the stay in Portugal.
  • Letter of invitation from the host in Portugal introducing the applicant and the purpose of travel to Portugal.
  • The letter must also state the place of stay, duration of stay, and information of host in Portugal.
  • The host is required to provide a copy of Portugal's passport or ID card.
  • The letter of invitation, as well as the Portugal passport and ID card, must be notarized by a Government officer in Portugal.
  • The applicant must provide an invitation letter from a tour operator in Portugal if the applicant’s purpose of the visit is trekking or mountaineering.
  • The tour operator’s registration letter must be approved by the Ministry of Tourism in Portugal.
  • A computer-generated flight itinerary or a copy of flight tickets is required.

Portugal Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A business visa is granted to visitors who want to visit Portugal for business purposes.
  • Copy of original Malawi passport and validity must be over 6 months.
  • Proof of income/bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds while in Portugal is required.
  • Duly signed application form that is correctly filled.
  • 2 identical passport photographs with a white background and must be taken within the last three months.
  • Letter of invitation from sponsor in Portugal explaining the relationship to the applicant and purpose of the visit is required.
  • The letter must also include the details of the kind of business to be conducted in Portugal.
  • The letter must also include the duration of stay, place of stay, and contact information of Host Company.
  • The letter of employment from home company showing proof that the applicant is an employee of the company and in good standing is required.
  • The letter must also indicate that leave has been granted and should also include dates revealing the beginning and end of leave.
  • Non-Government Organization should submit proof of registration in Malawi and registration with the Government of Portugal.
  • NGOs are also required to provide documents that include the name of the project to be carried out in Portugal and proof of financial responsibility.

Portugal Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Portugal Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Malawi

Location

Address

Lilongwe

Ginnery Corner Johnstone Road P.O. Box 558 Lilongwe Malawi

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portcons@mallawi.net

(+265) (1) 671.530

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portugal famous for?

Portugal is famous for the production of Port Wine, which is produced in the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. It is a popular dessert wine and is often ordered at the end of a meal in Portuguese restaurants, or as part of a cocktail like Port and Tonic.

What is the official language of Portugal?

Portuguese is an Indo-European Romance language and the official language of Portugal. Portuguese is used in several other countries, which have had contact with Portugal over the years. A large population of Portugal's population, about 96%, speaks Portuguese.

When is the best time to travel to Portugal?

The best times to visit and experience as much as possible in Portugal are between March and early June or mid-September and mid-to-late November.

Where can you submit a Portugal Schengen Visa Application in South Africa if you are a Malawi citizen??
Im from malawi but now im in Johannesburg sa so it it possible to apply visa of Portugal 🇵🇹 here n how?
I don't have an invitation letter from Portugal but I have enough money to book a hotel can't l apply for Portugal tourist visa??
JANE CHIMUTU

2 years ago

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