How do I get a Portugal Schengen visa from the UAE?

You apply yourself, in your own name, through the official channel for Portugal in the UAE, with the documents listed above. The official list isn’t numbered; we numbered it in the same order. Processing takes at least 15 calendar days.

How much medical insurance do I need?

Medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 of cover including repatriation.

Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?

No. A flight reservation with a real, verifiable booking reference is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is approved.

How do I get an appointment?

Join the waitlist in your own account on the official visa-centre portal, enter your details exactly as in your passport, and watch your email and SMS. Nobody can guarantee a slot.

How much does VisaQube cost?

AED 250 per person, with 20% off the total for 3 or more applicants. Consulate and visa-centre fees are separate and paid to them directly.

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🇵🇹 Portugal Schengen visa from the UAE: document checklist

Everything Portugal asks UAE residents to bring for a short-stay (tourist or family visit) Schengen visa, in plain English and in the official order.

Application form. The form must be typed, not handwritten, then signed twice and dated. Include your UAE address, phone number and email.

Good to know. The official list isn’t numbered; we numbered it in the same order. Processing takes at least 15 calendar days.

The Portugal checklist

1Application form, typedHandwritten forms are not accepted. Typed in Portuguese or English, signed twice and dated, with your UAE address, phone number and email. One form per person.
2One recent passport photoWhite background, no older than 6 months.
3Original passport and a copyValid 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, signed, 2 blank pages, issued in the last 10 years.
4Your latest 3 Schengen visasCopies of those issued in the last 3 years.
5UAE residence visa and a copyValid 3 months beyond your departure from the Schengen area.
6Travel insurance, original and stampedAll Schengen states, at least €30,000 including repatriation, with the original policy certificate.
7Original NOC from your local sponsorAddressed to “Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi”, no older than one month, on letterhead: employment status, position, contract length, salary, approved leave dates and purpose of visit, stamped, with signatory name and position. Business owners: trade licence attested by UAE MoFA.
8Flight reservation including return
9Proof of accommodationHotel reservation, rental contract or property with full address. Private visit: the official ‘Termo de responsabilidade’ notarised in Portugal, with the host’s ID.
10Personal UAE bank statement, last 3 monthsOriginally signed and stamped by the bank. A credit card copy can be added.
11Children under 18 (if applicable)Translated birth certificate or custody papers, letter of authorisation from both parents, and parents’ passport and visa copies.

Source: Portugal – Checklist UAE for tourism, Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi. Lists change, so check the official page before you apply.

Get your Portugal pack ready

VisaQube turns this list into your own pack: a personal checklist, letters ready to sign (NOC, salary certificate, cover letter), a Flight Reservation and a day-by-day itinerary, all with the same names and dates. You still apply yourself, in your own name.

AED 250 per person, 20% off for 3 or more applicants.

Start your Portugal application

Common questions

How do I get a Portugal Schengen visa from the UAE?: You apply yourself, in your own name, through the official channel for Portugal in the UAE, with the documents listed above. The official list isn’t numbered; we numbered it in the same order. Processing takes at least 15 calendar days.
How much medical insurance do I need?: Medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 of cover including repatriation.
Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?: No. A flight reservation with a real, verifiable booking reference is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is approved.
How do I get an appointment?: Join the waitlist in your own account on the official visa-centre portal, enter your details exactly as in your passport, and watch your email and SMS. Nobody can guarantee a slot.
How much does VisaQube cost?: AED 250 per person, with 20% off the total for 3 or more applicants. Consulate and visa-centre fees are separate and paid to them directly.

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