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How to get a Portugal visa from Mozambique
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Mozambican passport holders travelling to Portugal.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Portugal.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Medical visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Mozambican applicants need to provide.
- A Mozambican 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-sized photographs (3mm x 45mm) taken on a 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.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Schengen tourist visa is for Mozambicans visiting Portugal for vacations, tourism and relaxation purposes.
- Applicants of this visa can also visit family and friends resident in Portugal.
- Portugal is part of the Schengen Area which is made up of 26 European countries, so a Schengen visa is required.
- Tourists are required to register with Portuguese Immigration Service within three days of entering Portugal. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in an administrative offense punishable with a fine from €60 to €160.
- The following documents are also required:
- Your original passport and copies of your previous visas.
- Proof of travel insurance to cover you for the Schengen area.
- Cover letter stating the purpose of your visit and itinerary that includes your activities, flight dates and times, entry and exit out of Portugal.
- Bank statements for the last three months.
- Mozambicans are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment in the country.
- They are also not allowed to seek public funds while in Portugal.
Business visa
- This visa enables Mozambicans to visit Portugal to engage in business activities.
- While you are in the country with this visa, you can meet up with business partners for meetings and to negotiate and sign contracts.
- You can also attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits while you are in the country.
- Invitation letter from the company you will be visiting in Portugal should be provided. The address of the company and the dates of your visit should be stated in the letter.
- If the company you are meeting with in Portugal will be responsible for your expenses while in the country, it should be stated in the letter.
- A letter is required from your employer in Mozambique stating awareness and allowance of your business travel for the duration of your time in the country.
- If the applicant of this visa has been in business with this company before, proof of such events must be provided.
- Certificate of business registration of your business partner in Portugal is required.
- You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa.
- Mozambicans are expected to exit the country at the expiry of their visa.
Medical visa
- The Medical visa allows Mozambicans to visit Portugal for medical treatment.
- Portugal has a state-funded universal healthcare system offered to all.
- Medical diagnosis is required from your local doctor and It should be accompanied by a document stating why the ailment is best treated in Portugal.
- If you are planning to stay in Portugal for more than 90 days, you can ask for a certificate from your local council office. The certificate allows you to access Portugal’s public healthcare.
- A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Portugal, confirming the date of appointment as well as your medical situation is required.
- You are also required to provide proof of international health insurance when applying for your visa. The insurance must have a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. It must have an emergency medical evacuation and repatriation benefit.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer is required. Your employer should state in the letter that he is aware of your leave. Your position and how long you have been employed in the company should be clearly stated.
- Proof of payment of medical fees should be provided as well as medical insurance to cover the entire stay should be provided.
- Minors must ensure that they possess the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents of the minor should also be provided.
Where to apply
Portugal embassy & visa application centers in Mozambique.
Maputo
AddressVilla Lusa Via S. Valentino, 9 Maputo Mozambique
Phone(+258) 1 490316 / 19 (+258) 1 490322 / 24
Email[email protected]
Maputo
AddressVilla Lusa Via S. Valentino, 9 Maputo Mozambique
Phone(+258) 1 490316 / 19
Email[email protected]
Maputo
AddressKenneth Kaunda Avenue, No. 1138 Maputo, Mozambique
Phone(011 258 21) 492 623
Email[email protected]
Websitehttp://www.maputo.gc.ca
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Frequently asked questions
What is Portugal's official currency
The official currency in Portugal is the Euro (€). If you have not exchanged money back home or you are not pulling funds out of an ATM machine in Portugal, exchanging money is more streamlined at the big banks in city centres.
What electrical plugs are used in Portugal
The electric current in Portugal is 230/400 volts at a frequency of 50 hertz and the electrical plug is Type F (two circular pins) which comply with European standards. You will need a 230-volt transformer and an adaptor to use American-style flat-prong plugs.
What is the weather like in Portugal
Portugal is mainly characterized by a warm temperate, Mediterranean climate with a distinct wet season in winter. During winter, Portugal experiences a similar temperature pattern to the Spanish coastal towns, i.e. average daytime maxima of about 16°C (61°F).
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