Portugal visa requirements for Tunisians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Tunisians visiting Portugal

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

  • Original Tunisian passport that is valid for at least 6 months and have at least 3 empty pages.
  • 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 colour 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.
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket is required.
  • All documents should be submitted at the embassy of Portugal.
  • Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificate.
  • Vaccination against typhoid is also required.

Portugal Visa for Tunisians

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 Tunisian passport that is valid for at least 6 months and have at least 3 empty pages.
  • 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 colour 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.
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket is required.
  • All documents should be submitted at the embassy of Portugal.
  • Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificate.
  • 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 stay in Portugal.
  • Letter of invitation from 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 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 tour operator in Portugal if applicant’s purpose of visit is trekking or mountaineering.
  • The tour operator’s registration letter must be approved by the Ministry of Tourism in Portugal.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary or copy of flight tickets is required.

Portugal Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business visa is granted to visitors who want to visit Portugal for business purposes.
  • Copy of original Tunisian 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 photograph 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 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 duration of stay, place of stay, and contact information of Host Company.
  • The letter of employment from home company showing proof that 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 Tunisia 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 Tunisia

Location

Address

Tunis

Av. Dr. Francisco Soca 1128, Ap. 701 1002 Tunis-Belvédere Tunisia

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(+216) 71 893 981

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portugal expensive to visit?

The summer months are the height of tourist season and this is when hotels and flights are at their most expensive. Portugal in general is cheaper than Spain/Greece and about half the price of England/Germany but food and drink in the tourist centers will be the same price as back home.

How safe is Portugal?

Portugal is one of the safest European countries. Crimes rates are very low and often concern a few isolated neighborhoods. Petty crime, like bag snatching and pick pocketing, is a serious problem around touristic areas and on public transport. There is a national toll-free number for emergencies, the 112.

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.

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