Portugal

Why study in Portugal?

Portugal is an attractive country not just for its education system, but for its active lifestyle and accessible living costs. The education system is diverse and degree courses (undergraduate and postgraduate) are offered in many fields of study.

Students who seek an academic degree can enrol at a university while students that aim for a technical specialisation have the chance to earn a degree from polytechnic universities.

Student Visa Documentation

Valid passport expiring no earlier than three months at least one blank visa page.
Completed application form.
One passport size photograph in color.
Documents confirming enrolment, stating type and length of courses to be taken in Portugal.
Confirmed Accommodation: from the inviting institution if on campus or confirmed hotel reservations, stating name, address and telephone number of the hotel, including confirmation number.
No Criminal Record Certificate.
Payment of any applicable consular fees.
Copy of travel itinerary with acceptance letter or confirmed reservation.
Valid ticket or other proof of departure arrangements.
Proof of sufficient financial means to support themselves throughout the stay.
Proof of health insurance coverage.
Visa process can take up to 2-3 months.

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Short-term student visa

For students who apply for a short study or language course that lasts between 3 months and one year.

Residence visa plus a residence permit

For students who apply for an academic study degree that’s longer than one year.

Language requirements for studying in Portugal

In order to obtain a study visa for Portugal, there are no specific language requirements. Since this is one of the mandatory conditions for admission at a Portuguese university, consulates don’t require that applicants should present any proof of language proficiency.

However, visa officers will be more impressed and will appreciate if you speak Portuguese at least on a conversational level.

For English-taught programmes at Portuguese universities, you’ll need to pass one of the following English language tests:

Documents required for the visa application

Completed application form
One coloured passport photograph
A valid passport that expires at least three months after your return home, with at least one blank visa page
Proof that you paid the application fee which may cost up to 170 EUR
Letter of acceptance from the university/polytechnics you applied to
Proof of financial resources to support yourself during your stay in Portugal
Proof of health insurance coverage
A valid travel ticket or confirmed reservation to Portugal
Confirmed accommodation arrangements
Criminal records

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