Diplomatic/Official Visa Requirement

Passport:

Original Passport valid for at least six months after the date of departure and at least two blank pages for the visa stamp.

• Copy of past passports and visas issued.
• Connect all of your existing passports (if any).
• If a request for a visa were refused, details of the original letter issued by the authorities of that country would be preferred.

Form of visa application for Portugal:

The visa application form must be completed and signed by the applicant.

Specification of photos:

Two recent passport size images with matt or semi-matt finish, 60-80 percent face coverage, white background and no border (Size: 35 mm x 45 mm)

Note: Images should be no longer than 3 months old, scanned / stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Covering-Letter:

Letter covering the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, intent and description which will be responsible for the full cost of the trip – transport, lodging, expenses, etc. Addressed – Visa Officer, Embassy of Portugal, Dhaka.

Letter of invitation:

(If there is any)

Forwarding-Letter:

• aLetter / NOC forwarding from the applicant’s company authority to the company’s letterhead stating the applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit.
• Visa request letter from the educational institution or student card/proof of school enrolment (if student)

Evidence of employment:

• Certificate of registration of the company (original notarized English translated and photocopy of the original) if the applicant is a first-time traveller or owner.
• Copy and Visiting Card Office ID.

Financial:

• Company or Personal Bank Statement The name of the bank, Bank’s Telephone Number, has been clearly indicated for the last six months.
• Salary slip for the past six months. (If there is any)
•  Ticket & Hotel reservations:

Itinerary Ticket & Hotel Booking.

Basic information

For Portugal, Bicavs provides

Visa Consultancy

For Bangladeshi visa seekers who want to travel to the Portugal are issued visas in varies categories such as:

Visit visa                 Tourist visa               Business visa               Family visa              Others

Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Dhaka:

House No. 19 B,Road No. 117/120

Gulshan, Dhaka-1212

Bangladesh

But, The Embassy of France is controlling the visa matters of the Embassy of Portugal. Therefore, please apply for your Schengen visa (“C” category) for Portugal through the Embassy of France.

Embassy of France:

Road 108, House 18, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212

Tel: (+88) 02 5881 3811 – 14

FAX: (+88) 02 5881 3612

E-mail: ambafrance@gononet.com

Website: www.ambafrance-bd.org

Information about Schengen visas:

Get more information about Schengen visa process, Click here.

However, for long-term national visas (for research, study, work or family reunification), the residents of Bangladesh have to submit their applications to the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi. Applications will only be accepted if Portugal represents the main destination of the intended travel considering the length of stay.

VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre

No. 15-26, Block E, 2nd Floor,

International Trade Tower,

Nehru Place, New Delhi-110019

Email: infonorth.ptin@vfshelpline.com , feedback@vfsglobal.com

Phone: (+91) 22 6786 6070

Website: http://pt.vfsglobal.co.in/

Chancery

No.4, Panchsheel Marg

Chanakyapuri

New Delhi, 110021

Portugal Visa Fee:

5,800/-

Processing Time:

Total approximate processing time is 10 to 15 working days (Time may vary depending on the applicant’s profile and embassy actually processing time)

 Visa Consultancy Fee

** 15% VAT is applicable on Bicavs’ service (consultancy) charge.

 Consultancy Fee

Service                                       Fee (BDT)

Consultancy                                  10,000/-