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Valid Passport (Colour copies of all pages, including covers, blank pages, and stamps)
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Schengen Visa Application Form (Completed and signed for entry clearance)
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Recent Biometric Photographs (Passport-size, white background, taken within the last 6 months)
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Signed Employment Contract (Showing an SSYK code and gross salary of at least SEK 34,200/month)
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EURES Job Advertisement Proof (Showing the role was advertised in Sweden/EU for 10 days)
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Employer Insurance Certificates (Proof of life, health, occupational pension, and injury coverage)
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Official University Admission Letter (For student pathways)
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Tuition Fee Payment Receipt (First instalment proof for students)
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Apostilled Educational Certificates (Degrees and transcripts translated into English or Swedish)
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Proof of Funds / Bank Statements (Showing personal maintenance funds of at least SEK 13,000/month)
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Comprehensive Health Insurance Policy (Minimum €30,000 coverage, including medical repatriation)
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Confirmed Travel Itinerary (Flight reservations and accommodation bookings for short-stay visitor visas
What is the Processing Time for Immigration to Portugal from India?
The processing time for immigration to Portugal from India is:
Portugal Visa Processing Timelines (From India)
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Visa / Permit Category |
Phase 1: Embassy Processing in India |
Phase 2: Post-Arrival AIMA Card Issuance |
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Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Tourist, Business, Conference) |
15 calendar days (Can take 30–45 days in peak seasons) |
Not applicable (Must depart the Schengen zone) |
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Digital Nomad Visa (D8) (Remote work / Freelance) |
2 to 3 months |
3 to 6 months (After your biometrics appointment) |
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Passive Income Visa (D7) |
2 to 3 months |
3 to 6 months |
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Job Seeker Visa (To search for work locally) |
30 to 60 business days (Approx. 2–3 months) |
Not applicable (Converts to a Work Permit once a job is found) |
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Highly Skilled Work Visa (D3) |
30 to 45 days (Fast-tracked) |
2 to 4 months (Prioritised post-arrival queue) |
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Standard Work Visa (D1) |
2 to 3 months (Requires prior IEFP approval, taking 30–60 days) |
3 to 6 months |
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Student Visa (D4) |
2 to 3 months |
1 to 3 months |
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Permanent Residence (PR) |
Not applicable (Inside only) |
6 to 12 months (Eligible after 5 years of legal residency) |
What are the Fees for Portugal Immigration Visas for Indians?
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Visa / Permit Category |
Official Embassy Fee (EUR) |
Approximate Cost in Indian Rupees (INR) |
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Short-Stay Schengen Visa (Tourism / Business) |
€90 |
INR 8,100 |
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Long-Stay National Visa (D7, D8, D1, D3, Job Seeker) |
€90 |
INR 8,100 |
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Student Visa (D4) (Higher Education) |
€90 |
INR 8,100 |
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AIMA Post-Arrival Residence Permit Fee (Once in Portugal) |
€170 to €340 |
INR 15,300 to INR 30,600 (Varies by visa type) |
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Permanent Residence Card Renewal |
€100 |
INR 9,000 |
