Apply for VISA to Portugal in Morocco
Dear Applicants, below you can find the major requirements before you apply for a visa:
All fees are paid ONLY in cash in Morocco dirham. We kindly ask you to prepare the necessary amount without change.
The visa fees and service charges once paid are not refundable.
The applicable visa and service fees in Dirham are as per the current exchange rate provided by the Consulate. The same is subject to change without notice.
Service fee for appeal 4 euros
All the fees mentioned above are inclusive of VAT.
Visa type | Fee(MAD) |
---|---|
Visa C | 980 Dhs |
Visa C for children between 6-12 years | 490 Dhs |
Visa C for children below 6 years | free |
National visas | 980 Dhs |
Appeals | 816.50 Dhs |
Please Note:
Please note that, according to our legislation, the following cathegories are exempt of visa fee :
a) Children up to 6 years of age;
b) Primary and secondary school students, higher education students, including of postgraduate courses, and accompanying teachers, who travel for study or training purposes;
c) Researchers who are nationals of third countries, as defined in point 2 of article 3 of Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 11 May 2016, who travel for the purposes of scientific research or who participate in a scientific seminar or conference;
d) Representatives of non-profit organizations, up to 25 years of age, who participate in seminars, conferences and sporting, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
e) Foreign citizens who benefit from scholarships awarded by the Portuguese State;
f) Nationals of third countries who are family members of citizens of the European Union or of the European Economic Area who exercise their right to free movement, family members in this context meaning:
g) Portuguese nationals who also have the nationality of the country of residence and who, due to local requirements, cannot travel with a Portuguese passport;
h) Patients benefiting from cooperation agreements with Portugal in the field of health and the person accompanying them;
i) Visas granted to descendants of portuguese residence permit holders, under the provisions on family reunification;
j) Temporary stay visas and residence visas for highly qualified research activities.
The notarized consent to travel is also required in the following cases:
Important: if a child is travelling alone, confirmation from airlines (follow-me service) is also to be provided.
In case of an Urgent visa tickets should be fully paid, in case of ordinary visa booked tickets are acceptable.
If traveling by car, copy of the “Technical Passport” of the vehicle, international driving license and car insurance (Green Card). If the vehicle is rented, the leasing contract. Also must be provided a printed itinerary of planned trip.
Funds required for trip: 75 euro – for the first day of staying in Portugal, and 50 euro per day onwards.
Applicants who have their own business must provide a copy of business registration and a copy of the tax identification number (TIN).
+ Confirmation of accommodation (hotel reservation / copy of the apartment or house rental contract/other). If the invitation contains the address of accommodation and contact details in Portugal for the entire period of the requested visa, additional confirmation of the place of stay is not required.
Additionally, you can provide:
- A copy of the document confirming the identity of the invitee.
- Confirmation of long-term business contacts with the inviting party, if any.
As per category of traveler:
- Members of official delegations: Letter (e.g. verbal note) issued by a competent Morocco authority (e.g. MID) confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation travelling to the Schengen Member State + Copy of the official invitation.
- Participants in official twin city programs: Written request from the head of administration/mayor of the city where the twinning activity is to take place + Written request from the head of administration/mayor of the sending city with full details of the participant.
- Drivers (international cargo and passengers): Written request from the Morocco national association of carriers (ASMAP or RAS) or the national association of carriers of the Member State stating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
- Members of train, refrigerator and locomotive crews: Written request from the competent Morocco railway company (OAO-RZD with its branches and OAO "Refservice") or a competent railway company of the Member State stating the purpose, duration and frequency of trips.
- Air crews (if in need of a visa): Letter from the operating body.
- Journalists: A certificate or other document issued by a professional organization proving that the person is a qualified journalist.Letter from his/her employer stating that the purpose of the journey is to carry out journalistic work.
- Freelance journalists: proof of journalistic activity (e.g. a press card or work contract) and proof of economic activity/financial means (e.g. 2NDFL or 3NDFL form, excerpt from the trade/fiscal registry, certificate for individual business, bank statement(s).
You should look directly at the camera. Face should be open with no hair around it. Eyes should be open, mouth closed. There should not be shadows on the face or red eyes because of the light.
Head coverings are not permitted except the religious one. Please avoid heavy framed of glasses.
Dear applicants, please pay attention that as per the requirement of the Consular section of the Embassy of Portugal in Morocco the Visa centres can refuse to accept the whole set of documents in case the photo doesn’t correspond the above mentioned rules.
The standard processing time for a decision on a visa application is 15 working days. This may, in individual cases, increase to 45 days from the day of receipt of the application by the Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in Morocco.
Important! This period does NOT include the time required for the delivery of documents from the regions to Morocco and back.
Checklists
Supporting Documents
It is important to note that as per the art.11 of the Visa code every applicant must sign its visa application form personally. Parent or official representative must sign the application form for minors.
Visa Application Form can be completed in Latin letters (transliteration), in English or Portuguese language.