Working Holiday in Australia

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdX3aTbD45CiXRXZYvWf6_BK4OXO95FBZrFd-DjZUPV2kQPTgXvB8gLqRFSf5C4PJP0-DEq9GcmmJCibWZtB1m9WQ4fzE6ZiW7buu5VGQFh02khYk9c6PuZ1xJMxEsaKgZta-1gIXQHTe/s1600/Austrailia+04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdX3aTbD45CiXRXZYvWf6_BK4OXO95FBZrFd-DjZUPV2kQPTgXvB8gLqRFSf5C4PJP0-DEq9GcmmJCibWZtB1m9WQ4fzE6ZiW7buu5VGQFh02khYk9c6PuZ1xJMxEsaKgZta-1gIXQHTe/s1600/Austrailia+04.jpg" /></a></div><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australian Working Holiday Visas</span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">To be eligible for a working holiday Australia visa you must be between 18 and 30 years of age and from one of the following nations: Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey or the USA.</b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Australian working holiday visa<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span>allows the applicant to work in Australia for up to 12 months and within this time leave and re-enter as many times as they wish. The holder of an Australian working holiday visa can work for up to six months with a single employer and study for up to four months.</b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">If you successfully apply for a second <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">working holiday visa for Australia</span> you can work for a further six months for the employer with whom you worked under your first working holiday visa in Australia. It is also possible to work and holiday in Australia as long as you have sufficient funds to support yourself.</b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The visa is designed for those who wish to supplement their travel to Australia with a<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">working holiday</span>. If you wish to travel to Australia for work only, the embassy recommends apply for a visa specifically for that purpose. If you have recently graduated then perhaps the 476 Visa will be appropriate for you.</b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Every year thousands of young people enjoy a <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">working holiday in Australia</span>. Have your case handled by our team immigration experts to make your dream of undertaking a working holiday to Australia today. Take our free assessment and within 24 hours one of our advisors will call you back with all the information you need to apply.</b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Often a young person does not require expert assistance and can complete their own case.  We are of course happy to help but it should be straight forward for most young people maybe a little advice would help ensure the visa is granted.</b></div>

Working Holiday in Australia

Australian Working Holiday VisasTo be eligible for a working holiday Australia visa you must be between 18 and 30 years of age and from one of the following nations: Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cypru…

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Free Online Visa | Skilled Migrant Worker Visas for Australia

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggNzaiuvHgAfrOR1WEGvZnqGD8MrNMEq8Kz_Q47h8CaFvYY7UJvBpMSzue5zSKmmOehAyHLUhiHVuSnkg15tJWN96zk1nRamvXEe8k-D6PjDNfyWUz2TwL-fam6yKTIX9z6V7rRGPUezSC/s1600/Austrailia+03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggNzaiuvHgAfrOR1WEGvZnqGD8MrNMEq8Kz_Q47h8CaFvYY7UJvBpMSzue5zSKmmOehAyHLUhiHVuSnkg15tJWN96zk1nRamvXEe8k-D6PjDNfyWUz2TwL-fam6yKTIX9z6V7rRGPUezSC/s320/Austrailia+03.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Australia Work Visas </span></h2><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">A strong economy and a high demand for professionals and skilled workers, record numbers of people are seeking <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australia Work Visas</span>.  So with all those jobs to fill why do the Australian Government make it so hard to secure a work Visa?</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">We maybe able to answer that by saying they want to ensure their locals are paid the highest rates of pay before they bring in more labor to compete for the jobs.  Great if you are there, not so good if you are still waiting to get in. </b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Read on if you would like to learn a little about the two most popular work visas.</b></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The revised Skilled Migrant Worker Visas provide professionals and skilled workers from a number of fields with the opportunity to move to and <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">work in Australia</span>. These visas are applied for and awarded as either Independent (175) or Sponsored (176) Skilled Visas. Read below to learn more about which visa best suits your needs.</b></div><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">What is the difference between the two Australia Skilled Worker Visas?</span></h3><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Independent Skilled Worker Visas (175)</span> provides those who are accepted with the opportunity to move to Australia to seek employment without prearranged sponsorship. The <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sponsored Skilled Worker Visa (176) </span>requires that the applicant have one of the following:</b></div><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">An eligible relative living in Australia who is willing to act as sponsor</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">A nomination from a State or Territory government agency</b></li><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">What are the basic qualifications for the Australian Skilled Worker Visas?</span></h3><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">To apply for either <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Skilled Worker Visa for Australia</span>, potential applicants must meet the following basic criteria:</b></div><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Be under 50 years of age</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Demonstrate competence in the English language</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Possess skills or qualifications that address the needs of the Australian labour market</b></li><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">To find out if your experience qualifies you for either visa, contact Global Visas directly by taking our free visa assessment. You’ll be contacted directly by one of our professional consultants who will work with you directly to help you make the most of your Australian visa application process.</b></div><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">What do Work Visas allow me to do?</span></h3><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Successful applicants for an <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australian work visa</span> are entitled to the following:</b></div><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Live and work in Australia on a permanent basis</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Receive subsidised healthcare</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Study at a school, vocational education and training program or university</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Be eligible for Australian Citizenship in time</b></li><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">What else can Global Visas do to help me pursue a career in Australia?</span></h3><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Global Visas is prepared to help you at every stage of your endeavour with all of the following:</b></div><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Our team of professionals is prepared to help you with Australian visa and immigration application assistance</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Our International Employment Solutions team has access to extensive resources to help you find your ideal job in Australia</b></li><li style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Our comprehensive International Relocation Services specialists will help you through every step of your move to Australia, down to the finest detail</b></li><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">To learn more or start your Skilled Migrant Worker Visa application, just click on the link below. We’ll work with you directly to help maximise your efforts and assist you in making the move to Australia.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">  </span></b></div>

Free Online Visa | Skilled Migrant Worker Visas for Australia

Australia Work Visas A strong economy and a high demand for professionals and skilled workers, record numbers of people are seeking Australia Work Visas.  So with all those jobs to fill why do the Aus…

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Free Online Visa | Moving to Australia

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9y1siSZuNcqCkfyV_ZuYF5Rgso8lB-Fmj4MlxwprBqDEbQjkkXum-e0NT_5x-23SspxwMrvHseFWXFPEJs095BToiC1MqbDlLycyQwCeEUDH4M2qoP7IM9HIP_mo0WMiE1haayt9fz0Qr/s1600/Austrailia+02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9y1siSZuNcqCkfyV_ZuYF5Rgso8lB-Fmj4MlxwprBqDEbQjkkXum-e0NT_5x-23SspxwMrvHseFWXFPEJs095BToiC1MqbDlLycyQwCeEUDH4M2qoP7IM9HIP_mo0WMiE1haayt9fz0Qr/s320/Austrailia+02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; text-align: justify;"><b>A move to Australia can be the best thing a person or family can do.  With the highest standards of living and excellent climate Australia has something for everyone.  Our experts guide our clients every step of the way with some sound advice.</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">When you </span><span style="font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">move to Australia</span><span style="font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> here are a few things you will need to do.</span></b></div><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) as soon as you move to Australia. You will need a TFN in order to receive wages from your job in Australia, or receive money earned from investments including interest on savings accounts.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Register with Medicare so you will be covered for basic medical expenses and have immediate access to health care services, including free public hospital care and subsidized medicines.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Open a bank account within six weeks of moving to Australia using your passport so you can get your salary, wages or government benefits paid directly into your account. If you leave it longer than six weeks you will need additional identification.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Register your details with CentreLink and get government assistance with your skills, qualifications and Family Assistance payments to help you raise your children.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">If you need help with your English register for free classes. Australian immigration believe this is key to your success and provide up to 510 hours of free tuition under the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Enrol your children in school as soon as possible; under Australian law children must attend school up to the age of 15.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Apply for a driver’s license within three months of arriving. If you have a drivers licence from another country you can use it for up to 3 months, after which you are required to have an Australian one.  </b></li></ul><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">When it comes to Australia it is important to be prepared.  We have published a complete guide on moving to Australia to help our clients.</b></div>

Free Online Visa | Moving to Australia

A move to Australia can be the best thing a person or family can do.  With the highest standards of living and excellent climate Australia has something for everyone.  Our experts guide our clients ev…

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Free Online Visa | Australia Work Visa

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgca_XIkvxt1tC1D7_T1BDsm-8HGHR8zoouqgaan585Qn-I9rwLCJGPh9dhTD3TGJJD9KotIZ6RHNojoECZCaeb1wWM5ydvV8TcusfE6glCadTv7zS17IVy72JGT6uYI0S5zN74Xe5OCBik/s1600/Austrailia+01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgca_XIkvxt1tC1D7_T1BDsm-8HGHR8zoouqgaan585Qn-I9rwLCJGPh9dhTD3TGJJD9KotIZ6RHNojoECZCaeb1wWM5ydvV8TcusfE6glCadTv7zS17IVy72JGT6uYI0S5zN74Xe5OCBik/s320/Austrailia+01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australian work visas</strong> </span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Are one of the most sought after visas in the world and with over 500,000 temporary migrants moving to Australia last year alone, one of the most readily available if you have the right case for an Australia work visa.</b></div><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 10px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Skilled Australia Work Visas</span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Skilled Independent Australia work Visas</span> allow you to move to Australia if you have the skills and qualifications in an occupation on the skills shortlist. You will also need to have good English skills.</b></div><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">You are scored on points relevant to the Australian labour market and do NOT require a sponsor for the work permit.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This work permit can include you partner and family.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Sponsored Australia work visas</span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Skilled Sponsored Australian work visas </span>are for workers who are in the industries listed on the Skilled Occupation List, on which you are scored based on the Australian labour market.</b></div><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">You must be sponsored by a relative living in Australia or obtain nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This work visa can include your partner and family to live with you as permanent residents in Australia.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Independent Skilled Australia Working Visas</span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">This <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australian working visa</span> is for people unable to meet the requirements for a Skilled Independent visa and uses a points based marking system relating to the Australian Labour Market.</b></div><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">It’s open for three years allowing the holder the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after two years residence as long as the holder has worked at least 12 months in a Specified Regional Area of Australia.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For this Australian work permit you must be nominated by a participating State or Territory government agency or sponsored by a relative living in a designated area of Australia.</b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Graduate Australia work visas</span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">Just like other specific <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australia work visas</span>, this is for recent graduates of certain overseas universities to work for up to 18 months to receive work experience in jobs which are in demand in Australia. This visa is NOT marked on points.</b></div><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Holders of this visa can apply for permanent residence at any time if they meet the pass mark on the General Skilled Migration points test.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This work permit is for students who have completed an Engineering degree at Camborne School of Mines, Imperial College London, University of Birmingham, University of Leeds, University of Manchester, University of Nottingham, University of Portsmouth, and University of Southampton.</b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Permanent Australia working visas</span></h2><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For students wanting to move permanently and who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia through at least two (2) years study.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For certain temporary Australian visa holders with skills in demand in Australia.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For students wanting to move permanently and who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia through at least two (2) years study.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For people who do not meet the Skilled – Independent pass mark but have either a relative in Australia to sponsor them or a nomination from a State or Territory government. Applicants must pass a points test lower than that for the Skilled – Independent visa</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For people wanting to move to Australia permanently and who have lived for at least two years and worked for at least one year in a Specified Regional Area.</b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Temporary and provisional Australia work visas</span></h2><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For eligible overseas students and holders of certain temporary visas who meet the lower pass mark for this visa.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This visa is provisional for three years.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two (2) years and working for at least one (1) year in a Specified Regional Area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa.</b></li></ul><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">18 month temporary <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australia work visa</span></b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For overseas students with an Australian qualification obtained in Australia after at least two (2) years study.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Allows applicants who are unable to pass the points test to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain the skills and experience needed to apply for a permanent or provisional <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">General Skilled Migration visa</span>. No points test applies.</b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Employer sponsored Australian work visas</span></h2><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">(Permanent) Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 121/856)</span></h3><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Employer Nomination Scheme enables employers in Australia to sponsor highly skilled workers for a <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">permanent visa</span> to work in Australia.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Employees can be highly skilled workers from overseas or highly skilled temporary residents currently in Australia.</b></li></ul><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">(Permanent) Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 119/857)</span></h3><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">For employers in regional Australia to fill skilled positions they are unable to fill from the local labour market.</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Employers can nominate staff from overseas or temporary residents already in Australia.</b></li></ul><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Temporary Business Long Stay – Standard Business Sponsorship (subclass 457)</span></h3><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Australian work visa</span> is for employers filling nominated skilled positions by employing overseas workers for a period of between three months and four years.</b></li></ul><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">(Temporary) Medical Practitioner Visas (subclass 422)</span></h3><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australia work permit</span> is an alternative route for doctors who should normally apply for a Temporary Business (Long Stay) visa (subclass 457).</b></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">The visa is valid for between three months and four years.</b></li></ul><h3 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Educational Visas (Subclass 418)</span></h3><ul style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px;"><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 2px 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australia work visa</span> is suitable for academics, librarians, technicians, laboratory demonstrators, researchers or at a school or a technical college to work in Australia for between three months and four years.</b></li></ul><h2 style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;">Australia Working holiday visas</span></h2><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; padding: 2px 0px 15px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Australian Working Holiday Visa</span> offers young people, between the ages of 18 and 30, the opportunity to work, travel and explore Australia for up to two years. Find out further information on our Moving to Australia page.</b></div>

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Free Online Visa | Do I Need a Visa to Visit Portugal?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCaAMElkIFGBxxro1L7QSLxj1xyoh-LusBoCZdo2QS5lliMDJOyOiN5GCABFV4phhYA-kQ102Kz4er1t6UHQD3RElaYK7sy188KFp2bHF4LmOGYLLuOyw5bDnc2V3BbTAcmYFVX-3s_-x/s1600/Porugal+09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCaAMElkIFGBxxro1L7QSLxj1xyoh-LusBoCZdo2QS5lliMDJOyOiN5GCABFV4phhYA-kQ102Kz4er1t6UHQD3RElaYK7sy188KFp2bHF4LmOGYLLuOyw5bDnc2V3BbTAcmYFVX-3s_-x/s320/Porugal+09.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Canadian citizens using Canadian passports do not require a visa to enter Portugal for tourism or business stays under ninety (90) days.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Portugal:<br />Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, European Union (EU) countries, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">All other nationals must apply for a visa.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">This country is a signatory of the Schengen area Agreement on border control and visa standardization. The application for a Schengen area visa is the same for all members. Prices may vary depending on the country of your first arrival.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><a class="visa_app" href="http://visaservicescanada.ca/docs/SchengenVisa.pdf" style="border: 2px outset rgb(138, 138, 135); margin: 0px; padding: 4px 6px; text-decoration: none;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">CLICK HERE for a FILLABLE VISA APPLICATION</span></b></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Applicants are advised that the embassy generally requires persons seeking a visa to apply IN PERSON.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Due to government regulations, we are unable to assist you with your visa needs. Travelers are advised that they must seek visas directly from the Embassy or Consulate in their consular region, even if it is not in their home province.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: start;" /></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Embassy of Portugal<br />645 Island Park Drive<br />Ottawa ON K1Y 0B8<br />Tel: (613) 729-2770</b></div>

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Free Online Visa | Information regarding Visas and Citizenship

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtheM2JrXPBHQtGNUWXfv2sDhq5ZuwFTCrNDcQCVRrOtxKc_p_yTBwlq9lARD0_7SNQTBuXjJtpePParytogd_mgBLizEHjMjv_J-8ZOhvyJsH_HkZRTdWCNpzfe_af6iTQqBBGda_-vD/s1600/Visa+28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtheM2JrXPBHQtGNUWXfv2sDhq5ZuwFTCrNDcQCVRrOtxKc_p_yTBwlq9lARD0_7SNQTBuXjJtpePParytogd_mgBLizEHjMjv_J-8ZOhvyJsH_HkZRTdWCNpzfe_af6iTQqBBGda_-vD/s320/Visa+28.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8em;"><span style="background-color: white;">Information regarding Visas and Citizenship</span></h2><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">To enter Australia, you must have either an Australian Passport or a valid Australian Visa.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Australian Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal does not process visa or citizenship applications. For clients resident in Portugal visa processing is undertaken electronically through the online ‘eVisa’ service, or by processing centres in Australia, or by an immigration office at an Australian Embassy.</b></div><h5 style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em;"><strong style="background-color: white;">Planning a holiday in Australia?</strong></h5><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">If you hold a passport from the European Union, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland or Vatican City you can apply electronically free of charge for a visa to visit Australia for a holiday.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><a href="http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/IMMI_holiday_info_eng.html"><strong><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Holiday Visa Information</span></strong></a></div><h5 style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em;"><span style="background-color: white;">Visa and Citizenship Information</span></h5><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) provides a website with information about Australian visas and citizenship. This information is available in English.<br />This website contains comprehensive information about the range of visa products, eligibility, forms, fees and application procedures. For most visa types there are checklists and step-by-step guides to help you make your application.<br /> </b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">See: www.immi.gov.au</b></div><h5 style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em;"><span style="background-color: white;">Visa processing at an Immigration Office</span></h5><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has offices in:</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;">Berlin, Germany (www.germany.embassy.gov.au)<br />London, United Kingdom (www.uk.embassy.gov.au)<br />Madrid, Spain (www.spain.embassy.gov.au)<br />Viena, Austria (www.austria.embassy.gov.au)</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><strong style="background-color: white;">Our immigration offices process the following visas:</strong></div><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px;"><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Visitor visa (for passport holders who cannot apply online)</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Working Holiday Maker visas (for passport holders who cannot apply online)</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Short Stay Business visas (for passport holders who cannot apply online)</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Transit visa </b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Student visa (for passport holders who cannot apply online)</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Temporary Work visa</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Resident Return visa</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Partner Migration</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Child Migration</b></li><li style="margin: 1em 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Other Family Migration</b></li></ul><h5 style="clear: both; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em;"><strong style="background-color: white;">Citizenship by Descent processing office in London, UK</strong></h5><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">The immigration office in London processes citizenship by descent applications for clients resident in Andorra, Ascension Island, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faeroe Islands, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saint Helena, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.203125px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 1em;"><b style="background-color: white;">For further information please refer to the London website: www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/immi_citz.html</b></div>

Free Online Visa | Information regarding Visas and Citizenship

Information regarding Visas and CitizenshipTo enter Australia, you must have either an Australian Passport or a valid Australian Visa.The Australian Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal does not process visa o…

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Free Online Visa | How To Apply Visa For Portugal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWswdrQ7ic1COSTiQ3m9s4CUp_UZLFJUDNJfyVEMggu-iIAEtGDFLQ4D17lvTW_qt3m0ufie6VAhPadmz6rwSknV2yxHq1KGrAQxfXELsPSigu7xJ3efT0crl7zU0mx2Yu5o2jpoJbAhmc/s1600/Visa+29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWswdrQ7ic1COSTiQ3m9s4CUp_UZLFJUDNJfyVEMggu-iIAEtGDFLQ4D17lvTW_qt3m0ufie6VAhPadmz6rwSknV2yxHq1KGrAQxfXELsPSigu7xJ3efT0crl7zU0mx2Yu5o2jpoJbAhmc/s320/Visa+29.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><div style="line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><strong style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">PORTUGUESE TOURIST VISA FOR THAI</strong></div></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Since Portugal is a Schengen state, the requirements for a Portugal visit visa as well as the processes involved are the same as those mandated by other Schengen states.</b></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><strong style="background-color: white; text-transform: uppercase;">ELIGIBILITY</strong></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#F2C807" height="1"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Citizens of non- European Union and non-European Economic Area countries, along with other foreign nationals who are not in the visa exemption category need to apply for a visa to enter Portugal.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;" /></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">The visa sticker shows the number of days a foreigner is allowed to stay in the country as well as the number of entries allowed to explore and visit the other Schengen states. For a maximum, foreigners are allowed to remain in the country for ninety (90) days every six (6) months.</b></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><span class="subline" style="background-color: white;"><strong style="text-transform: uppercase;">PORTUGAL VISIT VISA REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#F2C807" height="1"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">The requirements for a visit visa are the following. Candidates need to show:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: start;" /></b></div><ul class="content" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; list-style: none; margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Lack of propensity to be either a public or security threat to the Portuguese government</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">A valid passport with at least three-month validity after the proposed travel to Portuguese</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">A travel health insurance with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Sufficiency of financial resources or in case of financial incapacity, a formal pledge executed by the sponsor taking full responsibility of the entire costs to be incurred by the applicant</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Documents showing strong links to Thailand and proving return</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Letter of employment and leave permission; business registration</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Proof of accommodation for the entire period of stay</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Compliance with other specific requirements requested by the Portugal diplomatic mission in Thailand<span style="line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;"></span></b></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">In case you are staying with a guarantor in Portugal and the guarantor pays for your stay:</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><ul class="content" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; list-style: none; margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">An invitation from the sponsor to clarify the purpose of the travel, for private visits</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Proof of sufficient income and accommodation from the guarantor</b></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><span class="subline" style="background-color: white;"><strong style="text-transform: uppercase;">PROCESS</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#F2C807" height="1"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">STEP 1 </span>– The applicant must visit the nearest Portugal embassy or consulate in Thailand, and inquire about the specific visitor visa application requirements. Personal visits are encouraged since such assures more timely and accurate information.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">STEP 2 </span>–Upon learning the requirements, identifying and gathering the application form, documents, records and certificates required come next. In cases of financial incapacity to finance the visit, coordination with the sponsor must be done immediately.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">STEP 3 </span>– Then, visa candidates should pay the application fee of EUR60.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">STEP 4 </span>– – Scheduling an appointment is next on the list. In order to avoid delays and waiting time, it would be best for applicants to call the embassy’s call center to secure a spot.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">STEP 5 </span>–During the scheduled appointment, submission of all the requirements must be done. After submission, waiting time for the approval starts. Applicants may continue to follow-up their applications by calling the embassy.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Italian diplomatic missions usually process visitor visas for approximately two (2) to ten (10) working days. Extensions may possibly occur especially during the peak season.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div align="justify" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Italian embassy in Thailand processes the Schengen visa for approximately 3 to 10 working days. This process may take longer than usual during high season.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="left"><span class="subline" style="background-color: white;"><strong style="text-transform: uppercase;">WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#F2C807" height="1"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Our Portuguese visit visa service does not include embassy or government fees. We provide you with:</b></div><div class="style4" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8em; padding: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">..</b></div><ul class="content" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; list-style: none; margin: 5px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Full review of your personal, financial & employment history</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Consultation and confirmation that this visa is appropriate for you</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Extensive checklist of documents that you need for your visa application</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Professional and accurate preparation of your visa application</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Submission of your visa application to the proper government agencies</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Careful preparation of all correspondence with government agencies</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Expert advice on how to handle yourself at your Consular interview</b></li><li style="background-image: url(http://www.siam-legal.com/dropdown/arrow.jpg); background-position: -2px 8px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 25px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Unlimited personal communication with our Portuguese Visa Specialists</b></li></ul>

Free Online Visa | How To Apply Visa For Portugal

PORTUGUESE TOURIST VISA FOR THAISince Portugal is a Schengen state, the requirements for a Portugal visit visa as well as the processes involved are the same as those mandated by other Schengen states…

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Portuguese Schengen Visa

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LjuS1GJ-K5ZWTQvv15HrYsQkNJcbk2oCAauJmg1xgI1P__iMlbWmXptFtAJ4SGqPCNnffmb5sne1BneKXDOAYH9ViSY7eHxdMPmbkv5G_tfJ5K4osLKZ3YZrby8QqdeCGmEXI8rh-gd8/s1600/Visa+16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LjuS1GJ-K5ZWTQvv15HrYsQkNJcbk2oCAauJmg1xgI1P__iMlbWmXptFtAJ4SGqPCNnffmb5sne1BneKXDOAYH9ViSY7eHxdMPmbkv5G_tfJ5K4osLKZ3YZrby8QqdeCGmEXI8rh-gd8/s320/Visa+16.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h4 style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 21px; line-height: 22px; margin: -10px 0px 1px; outline: 0px; padding: 5px 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">Schengen Visa from Portugal Embassy</span></h4><h5 style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: arial, georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px; margin: 1px 0px 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">Appointment Booking and Documents Guidance</span></h5><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial, georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-color: white;">Contact us on (M). 078 0942 4778 or email us on info@joyvisa.co.uk for one of our expert consultant’s advice about your visa requirements.</b></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial, georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-color: white;">Based on your Passport Nationality and UK Residence Permit status & Validity, our consultant will provide you accurate advice on required documents. We can lodge application with the help of our partners on every Tuesday and will be processed within 1 week. Please note that you do not require submitting your Biometrics to Portuguese Embassy and hence personal appearance for applicants is not required.</b></div><h5 style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: arial, georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px; margin: 15px 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 4px 10px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">Generic List of Required Documents</span></h5><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial, georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-color: white;">Anyone who is holding residence permit (visa to stay in UK for more than 180 days) can apply for Portuguese Schengen Visa from within the UK subject to Portugal is their main destination or destination of longest stay during their trip to Europe. There are different categories of residence permits / visas issued by UK Home office i.e. Student Visa, Post Study work visa, Tier-1 General Visa, Tier-2 Company Transfer Visa, HSMP Visa, Working Holiday Visa, British Dependent Spouse Visa, Indefinite Leave to remain etc. Based on the visa category, applicant requires submitting a few specific set of documents in addition to general documents.</b></div><div style="border: 0px; font-family: arial, georgia, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 22px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-color: white;">Please note that below list of documents is for guidelines only and to obtain most up-to-date list of documents, please contact us. All original documents must be supported by photocopy of each document. It is also required to submit a photocopy of passport’s first page / photo page / Signature page / Address Page, UK Resident Permit Visa Page and Schengen Visa pages for last 3 years.</b></div>

Portuguese Schengen Visa

Schengen Visa from Portugal EmbassyAppointment Booking and Documents GuidanceContact us on (M). 078 0942 4778 or email us on info@joyvisa.co.uk for one of our expert consultant’s advice about your vis…

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Requirements To Obtain A VISA To Enter Portugal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojc6-w6lsHzHMqwqPX9oBJM2bnP4p09UjQyKDkHzyUrTKWFiU6EIx9f4-1ORWDynqmffzO5d8DL95VH9b2AVo0SOLkt_C38betwZAEwbTzbPGRaxGCfpT-vAmnipUAQ7Bflka86ZGGSe_/s1600/Porugal+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="77" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojc6-w6lsHzHMqwqPX9oBJM2bnP4p09UjQyKDkHzyUrTKWFiU6EIx9f4-1ORWDynqmffzO5d8DL95VH9b2AVo0SOLkt_C38betwZAEwbTzbPGRaxGCfpT-vAmnipUAQ7Bflka86ZGGSe_/s320/Porugal+10.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Passport Information</b></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;">Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">The original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Non U.S. Citizens must provide a notarized copy, front and back of a U.S. Green card or I-94; in order to have a visa processed.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">U.S. Citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business to Portugal for stays up to 90 days.</b></li><li><strong style="background-color: white;">Portugal is a member of the European Schengen States and requires for all applicants to appear in person at the time of submission and processing, a third party visa service cannot be used to process a visa on the behalf of the client.</strong></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Tourist Visa</b></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;">Passport must be singed & valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Your valid Passport (must have at least 6 months validity remaining)</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">2 Visa Application Forms - Non US Citizen - Link</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">2 Passport-Type Photographs.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">A valid copy of a drivers license.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Copy of airline tickets or itinerary.</b></li><a href="http://www.samspassport.com/visa/documents/VISA_REQUEST_FORM_Portugal.doc"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><br /></span></b></a><li><a href="http://www.samspassport.com/visa/documents/VISA_REQUEST_FORM_Portugal.doc"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Visa Request Form - Link</span></b></a></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Business Visa</b></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;">Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">2 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">2 Passport-type photographs required</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Notarized Copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card (Green Card).</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Proof of Health and Travel/Accident insurance.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Copy of itinerary or air tickets.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Letter of Invitation from host/company in Portugal.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">A business Letter of Guarantee – Link from employer in USA, to attention of "Consulate of Portugal, Visa Section", explaining purpose of travel, duties to be performed, and guaranteeing financial support for the traveler, including return transportation to the USA. Letter should be signed by a company officer other than the applicant.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">A valid copy of a drivers license.</b></li><a href="http://www.samspassport.com/visa/documents/VISA_REQUEST_FORM_Portugal.doc"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><br /></span></b></a><li><b style="background-color: white;">Visa Request Form - Link<a href="http://www.samspassport.com/forms/VISA_REQUEST_FORM.doc"></a></b></li></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><strong style="background-color: white;">Work Visa</strong></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;">Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">2 Visa Application Forms – Link fully completed and signed.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">2 Passport-type photographs required</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Notarized Copy of U.S. Alien Registration Card (Green Card).</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">Letter of Invitation from host/company in Portugal.</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">A business Letter of Guarantee – Link from employer in USA, to attention of "Consulate of Portugal, Visa Section", explaining purpose of travel, duties to be performed, and guaranteeing financial support for the traveler, including return transportation to the USA. Letter should be signed by a company officer other than the applicant.</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">The work contract, signed by both parties confirming the period of employmnet, salary, benefits, proof of financial support, and housing/accommodations while in Portugal. These documents must be either in Portugese or translated.</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">Note - Companies in portucal hiring salaried workers must request previous approval from the IEFP (Instituto de Emprego e Formacao Profissional) and from the IGT (Inspeccao Geral do Trabalho). Proof of approval should accompany the application. </b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">Proof of Health and Travel/Accident insurance that will be valid in Portugal</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">An authentic and valid criminal record certificate that is issued by the proper U.S. authorities, authenticated with the seal and signature of issuing authority. This document must be translated and legalized by the consulate.</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">Certified copies of the pages of applicants valid passport showintg photo and personal data.</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">Copy of Marriage Certificate (for the couple).</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">Copy of Birth Certificates (for the children).</b></li><a href="http://www.samspassport.com/visa/documents/VISA_REQUEST_FORM_Portugal.doc"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: black;"><br /></span></b></a><li><b style="background-color: white;">Visa Request Form - Link<a href="http://www.samspassport.com/forms/VISA_REQUEST_FORM.doc"></a></b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Other Information</b></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;">Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination required for Yellow Fever if Arriving from Infected Area within 5 days</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Processing Instructions<br /><br />Send the passport and all completed requirements as detailed above to:</b></div><div align="center"><table border="0" style="width: 68%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" width="52%"><b style="background-color: white;">Sam’s Passport And Visa Services</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" width="48%"><b style="background-color: white;">Telephone 713-784-5501</b></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">6223 Richmond Avenue Suite #100</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Fax Number 713-784-5588</b></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Houston TX, 77057</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Toll Free 1-877-784-5501</b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><i><b style="background-color: white;">Applications will be hand carried to the Embassy and are usually processed in 4-5 business days.</b></i></div><div align="center"><table border="0" style="width: 83%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" width="34%"><b style="background-color: white;">Sam’s Service Fee</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;" width="66%"><b style="background-color: white;">Consular Visa Fees</b></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">$95.00 - Regular</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">$102.75 per visa</b></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">$125.00 - Rush</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">$175.00 - Emergency</b></td><td style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Return Postage (Fed-Ex/UPS/Air Borne)</b></div><ul style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><li><b style="background-color: white;">Standard Delivery = $20.00</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Priority Delivery = $25.00</b></li><li><b style="background-color: white;">First Overnight = $65.00</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b><li><b style="background-color: white;">Saturday Delivery = $40.00</b></li><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></ul><div class="main-bar-header" style="background-image: url(http://www.samspassport.com/images/headings/side-bar-header-bg.png); background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; height: 28px; margin: 3px auto 2px; width: 605px;"><div class="main-bar-header-left" style="background-image: url(http://www.samspassport.com/images/headings/left-side-bar-headers.png); display: inline; float: left; height: 28px; width: 10px;"></div><div class="twocolumn-mainbar-header"><div class="main-bar-header-main" style="display: inline; float: left; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 22px; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 15px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;">Frequently Asked Questions & Other Topics</b></div><div class="main-bar-header-right" style="background-image: url(http://www.samspassport.com/images/headings/right-side-bar-headers.png); float: right; height: 28px; width: 10px;"></div></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Q. What is a visa? And why do I need one.<br />A. A visa is a stamp that is affixed to a blank visa page in your passport that is required by foreign countries before you are able to enter their territory.</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-left: 18px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Q. Do I need to send you my passport in order to receive a visa?<br />A. Yes, your passport must be submitted with the required paperwork and photos in order to obtain a visa for traveling outside the USA. For visa service in Houston, you can drop off your passport at our agency.</b></div>

Requirements To Obtain A VISA To Enter Portugal

Passport InformationPassport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stayThe original passport must be submitted and should have at least two blank visa pages for processing.Non U.S. Citizens must prov…

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Apply for VISA to Portugal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrV2LuWF5SsSwwrpAeA9mmf8dSRKN9zHei0vVj8-n5Gs_0GPWrvYDqhaBy-cfSbt5Bxd5s8EEEkNad8eHWZpCulZ4nBrJxfAn-MfZBESYmBLq1G6tl536IQrq9gMDdptj2-HVjDJlT_Fx/s1600/Porugal+09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrV2LuWF5SsSwwrpAeA9mmf8dSRKN9zHei0vVj8-n5Gs_0GPWrvYDqhaBy-cfSbt5Bxd5s8EEEkNad8eHWZpCulZ4nBrJxfAn-MfZBESYmBLq1G6tl536IQrq9gMDdptj2-HVjDJlT_Fx/s320/Porugal+09.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="introheader" style="font-family: Arial, 'Arial Narrow', 'Arial Black', 'Arial Rounded MT Bold', 'Arial Unicode MS'; font-size: 22px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 7px; padding-bottom: 13px; padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 11px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Introduction</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, 'Arial Narrow', 'Arial Black', 'Arial Rounded MT Bold', 'Arial Unicode MS'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px;"><b style="background-color: white;">The Embassy of Portugal in Moscow is pleased to announce the opening of their Visa Application Centre in Moscow.<br /><br />This site provides information on procedures applicable to Russian and non-Russian residents who wish to apply for a Schengen Visa at the Visa Application Centre to travel to Portugal with a view to an intended stay in or transit through the territory of the Member States of a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180 day period from the date of entry in the Schengen area.<br /><br />The visa applications submitted at the Visa Application Centre in Moscow will be assessed by the Embassy of Portugal in Moscow.<br /><br />Applications for Schengen visas can be submitted at the Visa Application Centre without an appointment. Alternatively, an appointment may be booked online or through the Call Centre.<br /><br />Note: Please note that all applications regarding Residence Permits and visas exceeding 90 days have to be submitted directly to the Embassy of Portugal in Moscow and are subject to prior online appointment booking. Applicants can find more information on the Ministry of Portugal website.<br /><br />Also, applicants who wish to submit Schengen visa applications directly to the Embassy of Portugal are required prior application and appointment booking online</b></div><div class="homedottedline" style="border-top-color: rgb(219, 220, 221); border-top-style: dotted; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, 'Arial Narrow', 'Arial Black', 'Arial Rounded MT Bold', 'Arial Unicode MS'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 20px; width: 720px;"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></div><div class="middleheader" style="font-family: Arial, 'Arial Narrow', 'Arial Black', 'Arial Rounded MT Bold', 'Arial Unicode MS'; font-size: 22px; line-height: 25px; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 10px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Visa Application Process</b></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, 'Arial Narrow', 'Arial Black', 'Arial Rounded MT Bold', 'Arial Unicode MS'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Process for applying for a Schengen Visa at the Visa Application Centre<br /></b><table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="steptextnew" style="font-size: 12px;" valign="baseline" width="7%"><b style="background-color: white;">Step 1 :</b></td><td width="93%"><b style="background-color: white;">You may find answers to some of your questions in FAQ or by contacting us.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="steptextnew" style="font-size: 12px;" valign="baseline" width="7%"><b style="background-color: white;">Step 2 :</b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Embassy of Portugal. Please fill in and sign the appropriate visa application form.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="steptextnew" style="font-size: 12px;" valign="baseline" width="7%"><b style="background-color: white;">Step 3 :</b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">Please go to the link “Required documents” and click on your purpose of travel to learn about documents required to submit your visa application according to the purpose of your visit. Please ensure that you furnish all required documents along with your application.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="steptextnew" style="font-size: 12px;" valign="baseline"><b style="background-color: white;">Step 4 :</b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">Lodge your application at the Visa Application Centre.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="steptextnew" style="font-size: 12px;" valign="baseline"><b style="background-color: white;">Step 5 :</b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">If you have already submitted an application for a visa at the Visa Application Centre click here to Track your application</b></td></tr><tr><td class="steptextnew" style="font-size: 12px;" valign="baseline"><b style="background-color: white;">Step 6 :</b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">Collect your passport from the Visa Application Centre (alternatively, have it delivered by courier, at an extra cost).</b></td></tr></tbody></table><b style="background-color: white;"><br />Additionally, please note the following:<br /><br />Applicants shall appear in person when lodging an application. Visa applications may also be submitted through the Tour agencies accredited to the Embassy of Portugal.<br /><br />Exceptionally, a visa application may also be submitted through an authorized representative. A representative may be:<br /></b><table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="bullet_new" style="background-image: url(http://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/Russia/images/bullet_new.gif); background-position: 50% 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" width="3%"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td><td width="96%"><b style="background-color: white;">A close relative (spouses, children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren). Proof of family tie must be submitted.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="bullet_new" style="background-image: url(http://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/Russia/images/bullet_new.gif); background-position: 50% 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" width="3%"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">A representative of administrative or local government when purpose of travel is official visit. Authorization from the administration must be submitted.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="bullet_new" style="background-image: url(http://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/Russia/images/bullet_new.gif); background-position: 50% 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" width="3%"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">A representative of the relevant organization when the purpose of travel is sports, culture. Authorization from the organization must be submitted.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="bullet_new" style="background-image: url(http://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/Russia/images/bullet_new.gif); background-position: 50% 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" width="3%"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">A representative of organizations and companies submitting applications for their employees and employer’s family members. Authorization from the employer must be submitted.</b></td></tr><tr><td class="bullet_new" style="background-image: url(http://www.vfsglobal.com/Portugal/Russia/images/bullet_new.gif); background-position: 50% 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;" width="3%"><b style="background-color: white;"> </b></td><td><b style="background-color: white;">In case if a third person would like to submit documents a notary verified authorization must be submitted.</b></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

Apply for VISA to Portugal

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Visas and residency permits for Portugal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1z0ED5bHTdWLdsfjna9gIogvJbpVqkR6KWJ-w5u5StQjkVHSkEPm43cYZBAmXDI6VcxyugjoOS6rixIi13sJpIKvMx234jrb8fSwYl8N7TApK5m4LRA0AvCyRPdDAAbP0ssGHY9kDu6R5/s1600/Porugal+08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1z0ED5bHTdWLdsfjna9gIogvJbpVqkR6KWJ-w5u5StQjkVHSkEPm43cYZBAmXDI6VcxyugjoOS6rixIi13sJpIKvMx234jrb8fSwYl8N7TApK5m4LRA0AvCyRPdDAAbP0ssGHY9kDu6R5/s1600/Porugal+08.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Schengen<br />Portugal is part of the Schengen Area, made up of a group of 25 European countries that have abolished all border controls between them. The countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. With a Schengen visa, you are able to travel freely amongst these countries.<br /><br />Who requires a visa for Portugal?<br />In order to enter you may need a visa and a passport, or just an identity card. Nationals from the EU, Switzerland, Andorra, and Liechtenstein will only need their identity cards. For everyone else, a passport must be valid for at least six months after entry into Portugal.<br /><br />Only EU nationals and citizens of the following countries are able to stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days without a visa;<br />Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City and Venezuela.<br /><br />On entry, they may check that you have enough finances for the duration of your stay. They may also ask to see a return ticket, or at least proof that you can afford to buy one.<br /><br />EU nationals are allowed to enter the country for three months with the aim of finding a job or setting up a business. Once hired, EU nationals will have the same rights as Portuguese workers.<br /><br />If you are still unsure about whether or not you will require a visa, contact the Portuguese embassy in your country.<br /><br />What documents will you need?<br />If you do need to apply for a visa, you may need to bring certain documents with you. Usually you will need a valid passport with a blank visa page, an application form, and one coloured passport photo. If you are applying for a tourist visa you may need a copy of your schedule, confirmed reservations, proof of departure and return arrangements, proof of sufficient finances and health insurance.<br /><br />If you are apply for a business visa, you will probably need a letter from your employer or if you are self-employed, a letter from your solicitor, accountant, bank manger or local chamber of commerce. You may also need references. A student will require proof of enrolment at a Portuguese institution.<br /><br />If you are waiting for your visa, you should expect to wait around one or two weeks for a tourist visa and two to three months for a student or business visa.<br /><br />Short term visas will cost between EUR 25 and EUR 200. It will be valid for a stay of up to 30 or 90 days. A student visa will be valid until the study is completed.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Residency Permits (Autorização de Residência)<br /><br />The Portuguese Immigration Service (<em>Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras</em>, SEF) is charged with issuing residence permits. </b></div><ul style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="background-image: url(http://www.expatica.com/images/bgr_dutch_news_li.gif); background-position: 0% 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, Kalimati, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; padding: 0px 10px 2px 14px;"><b style="background-color: white;">SEF offers information in the English language short and long-term stays in Portugal. Visit the frequently asked questions section here</b></li></ul><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><strong style="background-color: white;">Authorisation for Residence and Residence Permits</strong></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><b style="background-color: white;">If you move to Portugal or stay longer than six months, you must obtain the residence card (<em>Autorização de Residência</em>).  Those who fit into this category include those who work, the self-employed, students, those intending to live off savings, retired people and family members.<br /><br />Apply for a residence permit at the regional directorate or the Delegation of the SEF in your area of residence.<br />Click here for a list of regional offices.</b></div>

Visas and residency permits for Portugal

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Visa Information for Portugal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgG8NIWgIzTJZhF_isK12kztVZgwphEYvSnsbhIx8s6PLEVeAy9g5Dv3F2WmHCpp0YfhdYiJS7C-RVQYPRqyTfoOkE_BPpLA-G167uXgms9_xjEHGtUY7Nzi2-P6Bcho7JMSIlLCr-afH/s1600/Porugal+07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="67" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgG8NIWgIzTJZhF_isK12kztVZgwphEYvSnsbhIx8s6PLEVeAy9g5Dv3F2WmHCpp0YfhdYiJS7C-RVQYPRqyTfoOkE_BPpLA-G167uXgms9_xjEHGtUY7Nzi2-P6Bcho7JMSIlLCr-afH/s320/Porugal+07.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="paragraph_style_1" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0pt;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span class="style_1" style="opacity: 1; text-decoration: underline;">US citizens traveling to Portugal for tourism or business do not need a visa.</span><span class="style_2" style="opacity: 1;"> </span></b></div><div class="paragraph_style_2" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="style_2" style="background-color: white; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1;"><b>American citizens wishing to study, work or apply for residence in Portugal, must abide by visa regulations and requirements.</b></span></div><div class="paragraph_style_2" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="style_2" style="background-color: white; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1;"><b>Legal residents in the United States may or may not need a visa depending on their country of citizenship. Find bellow a list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa for short stay visits.</b></span></div><div class="paragraph_style_3" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration: underline;"><b style="background-color: white;">COUNTRIES WHOSE CITIZENS DO NOT NEED VISAS TO ENTER SCHENGEN STATES:<span class="style_2" style="line-height: 13px; opacity: 1;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="paragraph_style_4" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">ANDORRA; ANTIGUA E BARBUDA; LICHENSTEIN; ARGENTINA; MALAYSIA; AUSTRALIA; MAURICIA; BAHAMAS; MEXICO; BARBADOS; MONACO; BRAZIL; NICARAGUA; BRUNEI; NEW ZEALAND; BULGARIA (EUR UNION);  CANADÁ; PANAMA; CHILE; PARAGUAY; COSTA RICA; ROMENIA (EUR UNION); CROATIA; SAN MARINO; CYPRUS (EUR.UNION); SEYCHELLES; EL SALVADOR; ST KITTS AND NEVIS; ESTONIA; SINGAPORE; GUATEMALA; SOUTH KOREA; HOLY SEE; HONDURAS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; IRELAND (EUR.UNION); UNITED KINGDOM (EUR UNION); ISRAEL; URUGUAY; VENEZUELA; JAPAN</b></div><div class="paragraph_style_4" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white;">The latest updates and legislation on this issue can be found at the EU webpage: http://bit.ly/MAaxbE</b></div><div class="paragraph_style_5" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><b style="background-color: white;">SCHENGEN STATES:</b></div><div class="paragraph_style_6" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></div><div class="paragraph_style_6" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, ICELAND, HUNGARY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, THE NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND.</b></div><div class="paragraph_style_6" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></div><div class="paragraph_style_1" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Schengen Forms.pdf<span class="style_3" style="opacity: 1;"><br /></span>Visa Information for Schengen States<span class="style_3" style="opacity: 1;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="paragraph_style_1" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;">Residency Visa<span class="style_3" style="opacity: 1;"><br /></span>General Information for Prospective Residents<span class="style_3" style="opacity: 1;"><br /></span>Requirements for Sports Visa<span class="style_3" style="opacity: 1;"><br /></span>Requirements for Student Visa</b></div><div class="paragraph_style_1" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: white;"><br /></b></div><div class="paragraph_style_7" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="style_4" style="background-color: white; opacity: 1;"><b>VISA INFORMATION FOR PORTUGUESE CITIZENS ENTERING THE USA</b></span></div><div class="paragraph_style_2" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="style_4" style="background-color: white; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1;"><b>Visa Waiver Program</b></span></div><div class="paragraph_style_2" style="font-family: CenturyGothic, 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; opacity: 1; padding-bottom: 11px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span class="style_2" style="background-color: white; line-height: 13px; opacity: 1;"><b>The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) exempts nationals from 27 countries, including Portugal, from the visa requirement when traveling to the United States for tourism or business, for stays of 90 days or less. The same applies to US citizens when traveling to Portugal and other European Union countries.<br />It is also important to bear in mind the fact that when entering the US through the Visa Waiver Program, a visitor will not be able to change his/her status in US territory. Namely, it will not be possible to apply for student or work visa permit when in the USA. Change of visa status has to be requested in the country of residency. Also, if a person fails to comply with VWP requirements (for instance by overstaying in the US after the 90 days allowed), he/she will not be eligible to be part in the program in the future.</b></span></div>

Visa Information for Portugal

US citizens traveling to Portugal for tourism or business do not need a visa. American citizens wishing to study, work or apply for residence in Portugal, must abide by visa regulations and requiremen…

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Portugal Schengen Visa Information

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNwioRj4oTaA1_NK_TLxAGlo4UDUgUHhlvRp56HGDcLDtNuWgGz0LZSzI-xKATOyjtyEqadluHldlSomualHiduoQxL_H9i5sDCyKw5zsxux0tKkUXqYMTMZyFgYvn26n1Hi0TBIQdZBG/s1600/Porugal+06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHNwioRj4oTaA1_NK_TLxAGlo4UDUgUHhlvRp56HGDcLDtNuWgGz0LZSzI-xKATOyjtyEqadluHldlSomualHiduoQxL_H9i5sDCyKw5zsxux0tKkUXqYMTMZyFgYvn26n1Hi0TBIQdZBG/s320/Porugal+06.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;">Non-EU residents who wish to visit Portugal for business or a holiday will need a Portugal Visa called a Schengen Visa. </span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;">Portugal is one of 25 countries in the Schengen Agreement of 1995. The agreement also includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Schengen Visas</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;"> are issued from the embassy of the country which will be your main destination during your stay Europe. </span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;">A Portuguese Schengen Visa will enable you to visit Portugal and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days for business or travel. You are not entitled to seek employment. </span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;">Nearly all non-EU residents will need a Schengen Visa to visit Portugal. Please that Visa First can only apply for your Portugal Schengen Visa if you are currently residing in the UK with a valid work permit or student visa. </span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;">Visit </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Am I Eligible?</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;"> to see if you require this Portuguese Visa. </span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span class="green_text" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Apply now for your Portugal Schengen Visa</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: start;">Call Visa First to book your Portuguese Visa today, or fill in the online registration form below for a call back later. There is a limit to the number of Schengen Visas that may be applied for per day in the Portuguese Consulate so first priority is given to customers who book their Portuguese visa by phone with a credit/debit card. Call us today on: + 44 207 659 9180 </span></b></div>

Portugal Schengen Visa Information

Non-EU residents who wish to visit Portugal for business or a holiday will need a Portugal Visa called a Schengen Visa. Portugal is one of 25 countries in the Schengen Agreement of 1995. The agreement…

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