Visa processing by embassies may be delayed due to the year-end high season. We recommend applying early and adjusting your travel date. Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, please be aware that there may be delays in visa processing times because of embassy office closures from 24th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.
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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