Important: Please make sure that you submit the complete visa requirements. Incomplete or lack of requirements will result in the delay or denial of your application.
A. For Holders of Regular Portuguese Passport
Applications should be filed personally at the Embassy in Lisbon Portugal from Monday to Friday, from 10:00AM TO 4:00PM.
Requirements
1. Personal appearance
2. Duly accomplished Application Form
3. Portuguese Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines. (original and photocopy of information page)
4. Letter of Invitation / copy of Hotel booking
5. Two Passport photographs taken within the last six (6) months
6. Round-trip flight ticket, e-ticket or flight booking confirmation, or the itinerary issued by a travel agency (submit photocopy)
7. If applicant is employed, salary slip/certification from company or latest bank statement (submit photocopy)
8. If applicant owns a business, business registration or latest bank statement (submit photocopy)
9. If applicant is not employed, proof of sufficient funds (e.g. bank statement, bank book, etc) to ensure that applicant has the means for his intended stay in the Philippines (submit photocopy)
10. If applicant is a retiree, statement of pension, bank statement or bankbook as proof that he has sufficient funds to support his travel (submit photocopy)
Note: For the religious, a letter from the applicant’s congregation in Portugal on the purpose of the visit shall suffice, in lieu of proof of sufficient funds.
B. For Nationals other than Portuguese (Required Visa)
1. Personal appearance
2. Duly accomplished Application Form
3. Resident Permit in Portugal (present original and submit photocopy)
4. Passport valid for at least six (6) months upon entry in the Philippines (original and photocopy of information page)
5. Letter of Invitation / copy of Hotel booking
6. Two Passport photographs taken within the last six (6) months
7. Round-trip flight ticket, e-ticket or flight booking confirmation, or the itinerary issued by a travel agency (submit photocopy)
8. Latest salary slip or bank statement as proof of financial capacity (submit photocopy)
9. Portuguese Certificate of No Criminal Record.
10. Endorsement letter from the applicant’s company.
C. For crew members of a vessel arriving at a port of the Philippines from any country
Requirements for 9(C) Seaman Visa:
- Letter from employer or manning agency stating the vessel where the applicant will work and the Philippine port where the applicant will board the vessel. (Seamen are allowed to present a one-way plane ticket.)
- Duly accomplished non-immigrant visa application Application Form.
- Electronic or machine-readable passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond authorized period of stay in the Philippines.
- One (1) recently taken colored photo 1.77″ x 1.37″ (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), front view, with a white background; no eyeglasses or sleeveless attire. Digital photographs are not allowed.
- Original supporting documents
- Round trip flight itinerary to country of origin or next country of destination.
- Payment of visa fee (Consular Fees)
Requirements for 9(C) Crew List Visa:
- Copy of Vessel Register showing vessel’s name, official number (IMO) and specification particulars;
- Copy of the passport of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from the Philippines. The copy must be printed on A4-size paper.
- Copy of the Seaman’s Record Book of the Vessel Master / Captain who will be commanding the vessel when it enters the Philippines. The copy of the Seaman’s Record Book / maritime credentials record must show the page with the latest log entry. The copy must be printed on A4-size paper.
- Copy of the Crew members’ Seaman’s Record Book, National Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond intended stay in the Philippines or completion of trip;
- Signed letter from the vessel owner, naming the Vessel Master / Captain, identifying the authorized ship agent, requesting multiple entry crew list visa for the vessel’s foreign crew members. The letter must be supported with attachments showing relevant information on the vessel’s multiple port calls.
- Three (3) printed copies of the accomplished and notarized Crew List Visa application form.
- Accomplished FA Form No. 2 with photo – one per foreign crew member, Application Form.
- Payment of visa fee not more than 40 crew members Euro 100.00
Note: The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents.