Due to the peak season ahead of Ramadan, Umrah visa processing may experience delays. Due to the Lunar New Year holiday, all embassies will be closed on 16–17 February. The Chinese Embassy will be closed for a longer period, from 16–23 February. Please note that visa applications may be delayed during this time.
Portugal Student Visa (Higher Education)
Overview
The Portugal Student Visa (Higher Education) D-4 Visa is a national visa (Category D) intended for citizens of third countries (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who have been accepted into or will be attending a full-time higher education program in Portugal (such as a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree) and intend to stay for more than one year.
This visa allows its holder to enter Portugal and subsequently apply for a residence permit after arrival.
Eligibility
Am I eligible for this visa?
To be eligible for this visa, you need to fulfill all of the following conditions:
- Sufficient funds to cover the stay in Portugal.
- Official Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from school, university, or institution in Portugal.
- No record of Portugal visa rejection in the past six months.
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