🇵🇹 How to Apply for a Portugal Visa Online from Nepal – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)

Dreaming of exploring the historic streets of Lisbon or soaking in the sun on Algarve’s beaches? If you're from Nepal and planning a trip to Portugal, you’ll need a Schengen visa. Here’s a complete, easy-to-follow guide on how to apply for a Portugal visa online from Nepal.

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✈️ Step 1: Know Your Visa Type

Portugal is part of the Schengen Zone, so you’ll need a Schengen Short-Term Visa (Type C) if your visit is for:

• Tourism

• Visiting family/friends

• Business

• Short studies or training

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🌐 Step 2: Book Your Visa Appointment Online

Portugal does not accept direct online visa applications. Instead, visa appointments for Portugal from Nepal are handled through VFS Global.

👉 Go to: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/prt

Here’s what you need to do:

• Create an account on VFS Global.

• Choose “Book Appointment”.

• Select your visa type and available date/time.

• Print your appointment confirmation.

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📋 Step 3: Prepare Required Documents

Here’s a list of documents you’ll need:

1. Visa Application Form (Fill online or download from SEF Portugal site)

2. Valid Passport (With at least 2 blank pages and valid for 3 months after your return)

3. Two Passport-sized Photos (As per Schengen rules)

4. Travel Insurance (Minimum €30,000 coverage)

5. Round-trip flight reservation

6. Hotel booking or invitation letter

7. Proof of financial means (Bank statements, sponsorship letter if applicable)

8. Cover Letter (Explain purpose of visit)

9. No Objection Letter (if employed or student)

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🏢 Step 4: Attend Your Appointment at VFS Kathmandu

📍 Location:
VFS Global – Portugal Visa Application Centre
Chhaya Devi Complex, 4th Floor, Thamel, Kathmandu

• Arrive on time with all your original documents and photocopies.

• Submit biometrics (photo + fingerprints).

• Pay the visa fee (Approx. €80 + VFS service charge).

  
  
  

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⏳ Step 5: Track Your Visa Application

You can track your application status here:
👉 Track Application – VFS Portugal

Processing time: Usually 15 calendar days, but apply at least 1 month in advance.

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✅ Step 6: Get Your Visa & Fly!

Once approved, collect your passport from the VFS office or have it delivered (if you chose that option). Double-check the visa details before traveling.

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📝 Quick Tips

• Apply at least 1 month before your travel date.

• All documents should be in English or translated.

• Travel insurance is mandatory.

• Be honest and consistent in your application.

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📞 Need Help?

You can contact VFS Global Nepal at:
☎️ +977 1 4216025
📧 info.ptynepal@vfshelpline.com