Portugal visa requirements for Mauritanians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritanians visiting Portugal

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

  • Original Mauritanian 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 photo 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 Mauritanians

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 within 15 days 90
Tourist visa within 15 days 90
Medical visa within 15 days 90

General Requirements for Portugal Visa

  • Original Mauritanian 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 photo 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 Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to citizens of Mauritanians traveling to Portugal for the purpose of tourism like sightseeing, recreation, relaxation, visiting family and friends, honeymoon, etc...
  • This visa also allows foreigners to visit their friends or relations who hold permanent residency in the country.
  • The visa is charged 60euro just like any other EU visa fee on a short-stay visit to the EU countries.
  • The stay is 90  days duration.
  • 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 traveling without a parent, a notarized consent signed by both their parents is required.
  • Non-Mauritanains applying for this visa should provide evidence of legal stay in Mauritania.
  • 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 are to exit the country upon the expiration of your visa stay.

Portugal Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Eligible applicants of the Business Visa are businessmen and businesswomen traveling 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.
  • This visa allows foreign nationals to attend and participate in trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars in the country.
  • 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 Mauritania should ensure they are in possession of a copy of their Mauritanian residence permit.
  • You are not allowed to receive payment for any service you might render when in the country.

Portugal Medical Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to foreign nationals traveling to Portugal for the purpose of seeking and receiving medical treatment.
  • A medical diagnosis from the applicant’s doctor in Mauritania 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 willingness to treat the applicant is required.
  • Any other correspondence between the medical institutions in Mauritania 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.
  • Non-Mauritanians applying for this visa are to have their Mauritanian residence permit with them.
  • 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 Mauritania

Location

Address

Nouakchott

Portuguese Honorary Consulate in Nouakchott, Mauritania 9 Cameroon Street Nouakchott, Mauritania

mohamedoum@gmail.com

(+222) 12 343 1590 (+222) 12 343 1591, 343 6042

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries did Portugal colonized?

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

Why is Portuguese similar to Spanish language?

The two languages share a lexical similarity of almost 90%, their major words might be very similar with almost the same meaning, they are however, not the same. 

Which city is the capital city of Portugal?

Lisbon is the largest city and capital of Portugal, and it is one of the powerful capital city in Europe.

What currency is used in Portugal?

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