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How to get a Portugal visa from Tunisia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Tunisian passport holders travelling to Portugal.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Portugal.
Business visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Tunisian applicants need to provide.
- 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.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- 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.
Business visa
- 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.
Where to apply
Portugal embassy & visa application centers in Tunisia.
Tunis
AddressAv. Dr. Francisco Soca 1128, Ap. 701 1002 Tunis-Belvédere Tunisia
Phone(+216) 71 893 981
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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.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Portugal visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.