Portugal embassy in Luanda- Get Schengen Visa in 6 Easy Steps

Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola stopped process Schengen business and tourist visas in year 2020 due to Covid. Portugal embassy in Luanda is now accepting Schengen business visa applicants on priority due to Covid delays. Portugal is one of the 26 Schengen member states in the Schengen area. Schengen visa allows to move freely in 26 Schengen states. Portugal embassy in Luanda has an agreement with Vfs Global to process and collect Schengen Visa Applications. Although the procedure for all Schengen visa applications is almost similar but before applying for visa, it’s better to go through all the information related to that particular consulate. In this blog we are going to discuss that how we can apply for Schengen visa at Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola.

Schengen visa (2019) stats issued at Portugal Consulate In Luanda, Angola

Who can Apply Schengen Visa from Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola

Visa applicants who reside near Funda,Tentativa, Caxito, Catacanha , Caboledo, Capulo, Ambriz, Quimavongo, Musserra , Quibaxe, Dondo, Golungo Alto, N’zeto , Lunda Norte , N’dalatando are eligible to apply for a Schengen visa from Portugal embassy in Luanda. Travelers with Angola tourist visas are not eligible to apply and they need to apply from their home country.

Non Angola citizens who are legally present in Angola and need Schengen visa should submit their Schengen visa application not in Angola but their home country. Portugal embassy in Luanda has the right to evaluate the justification provided and to receive or not the visa applications. Portugal embassy in Luanda has now outsourced all visa processing to Vfs Global and they will process visa application for Portugal Schengen Business visa.

Consulate General of Portugal  in Luanda, Angola

Address:

Avenida de Portugal 50,

Luanda,

Angola

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (+244) 222 331 079

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Website: Portugal embassy Luanda official website

Timings: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
                 Friday: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm        

At the VFS Global Portugal Visa Application Centre Luanda

Address

Vfs Global Visa Application Centre in Luanda

Edificio Vernon Av. De P

Portugal n 18-20 1st Floor, Luanda, Angola

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Website: Vfs Global Luanda Website

Timings: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 15:00 hrs (By appointment)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (+244) 225300200

Vfs Global visa application center at Luanda, Angola accepts appointments between 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, according to availability. Access is restricted to applicants who have an appointment confirmed by the Embassy or whose interview has been scheduled through the Visa Centre. Please, always remember to print and bring your appointment confirmation received from the Embassy or from the Visa Centre. Proof of appointment will be asked both by guards at the main gate on the street and by security at the entrance of the Embassy.

Visa Application Fee Structure for Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola

Application fee is collected on behalf of the Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola. Visa fee can be paid in local currency using the exchange rate set by the embassy.

Vfs Service Fee: 

Vfs Global has set a service fee for processing Schengen visa application and collected in local currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA). Service fee is non-refundable, unless the applicant decides not to submit their file before the biometric data is collected. The service fee is 28000 AOA, which can be paid in cash or Bank to the Visa Application Centre when submitting the application.

Visa Application Processing time

Portugal embassy in Luanda processes Schengen tourist and business visa applications in 15 calendar days (but may take up to 60 days). It is recommended that the applicants are requested to apply well in advance to the intended date of journey

Schengen Visa Types issued by Portugal embassy in Luanda

Schengen visas are issued for about 90 day or less depending the reasons for applying visa which are explained below. National visa is also issued which has the duration longer than 90 days.

Visa Applicants can choose category depending on below reasons

• Visiting Portugal- This visa is issues for tourism/vacation purposes
• Business Visa- This visa is issues for professional/work related purposes
• Family visa- This visa is issues for meeting family
• Airport transit visa- This visa is used for transit
• Medical visa- This visa is issued for receiving medical treatments
• Schengen cultural visa- This visa for attending events
• Study Visa – This visa is used for training or study purpose
• Sports visa- This visa is issued for sports person

Can Schengen Visa be Used for Single Entry or Multiple Entry?

Consulates offer Schengen visa depending on reasons applied for, documents submitted and the fees paid.  Below are categories applicants can get

Single Entry Visa – Traveler can enter Schengen country only once within 90 days

Multiple Entry Visa – Traveler can enter Schengen country any number of times within 90 days

Can a third party submit my visa application for me?

Personal appearance is mandatory for all visa applicants, unless you are exempt from biometric data entry. Exemptions from the fingerprinting requirement are provided for a limited number of applicants, including children under the age of twelve and persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible. Heads of State and members of the national government with members of their official delegation and spouses will also be exempted, if travelling for official purposes.

6 Steps to apply Schengen Visa Application from Portugal embassy in Luanda

Applying for Schengen visitor Visa is a simple if all steps are taken care of. You need to follow  below steps to apply for a Schengen visa and be worry-free. Apply atleast 2 -3 weeks prior to travel date so that you give enough time for consulate to process your application

Step 1: Complete Short Stay Schengen visa application

Applying for a Portugal Schengen Tourist Visa, your main destination should be Portugal. Depending on your reason for trip select the right Schengen visa type for traveling to Portugal. Download the short stay visa Schengen visa application and fill it. Print the form and attach a photo. Note that these documents will be requested when submitting your visa application to the Vfs Global center.

Step 2: Prepare for supported documents

All Schengen Visa required documents are critical to submit your visa application. Below are the list of documents needed which may be needed depending on visa type.

1. Passport size photo
2. Schengen Visa application form
3. Valid Passport – with at least 6 months validity having 2 blank pages
4. Round trip flight itinerary
5. Confirmed Hotel booking
6. Proof of available funds
7. Invitation letter
8. Travel medical Insurance policy
9. No Objection certificate
10. Address proof
11. Employment certificate
12. Marriage/ Birth certificate

Step 3: Make an appointment with the Visa Application center, Luanda, Angola

Go to the Vfs Global website , create an account by providing required details. Fill in the requested personal data and book an appointment by selecting day and time at your convenience to submit your application at our Portugal Visa Application Centre, Luanda, Angola. Don’t forget to print your appointment confirmation letter, as it will be required at reception area.

Step 4: Attend Schengen Visa Interview at Visa Application Center For Portugal embassy in Luanda

Go through few important and most frequently asked question by visa officer during interview. Below is the list of frequently asked questions

• Purpose of Your Trip?
• Is anyone sponsoring your trip?
• How long do you stay?
• Do you regularly pay your income tax?
• Can you provide your bank statement?

To refer detailed interview questions, check out Schengen visa interview questions

What To Do on the Date of Visa Interview

Go to Vfs Global Visa application center for Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola on the date of interview atleast 30 min before your interview so that you can relax and have an overview of the location to get yourself comfortable. Ensure you got all required documents along with photocopies for your visa application. During the interview process you may be required to give biometrics data depending on consulate requirements. After the biometrics is done you need to pay the required Schengen visa fee & service fee and submit your application.

Step 5: Processing the visa Application

Vfs Agent will attend you based on the appointment date and time and review all the documents of your Schengen visa application. A fact sheet will be given to you. If your file is complete, your application will be forwarded to the embassy authority. Note Vfs Global does not have authority to make any decision related to your visa application.

If documents do not meet the requirements of the Consulate General of Portugal, you will have below options

• Do not submit your application and recover the visa application fee. You will be able to re-file a complete application at a later date
• Submit the application despite missing documents, at the risk of losing the visa application fee and being refused by the embassy

If you decide to send your file to the embassy, you will proceed, after payment of the fees, to deposit your biometric data directly with the Vfs Global center.

Step 6: Return of Passport

After the embassy of Portugal reviews visa application and has made a decision, passport will be sent to visa application center. Applicants can come in person with photo ID to collect the passport. You will be notified to collect your passport either in person or through a representative. If you have opted for courier service (if available) then passport will be delivered to your mail address.  In some cases, due to incomplete/insufficient supported documents provided, visa application can be rejected.

What happens if Schengen Visa is refused

Negative decisions on applications are notified to the applicant. In the refusal letter reasons on which refusal decision was taken are clearly stated. Visa applicants whose applications are refused can decide to apply again or to appeal.

Below are some of the reasons of Schengen Visa Rejection

• Inadequate explanation of the traveling purpose
• No travel medical insurance covering trip
• Invalid passport or Passport expiring in 2 months
• Lack of financial proof to support trip cost
• Did not provide proof of accommodation
• Missing documents

If your Schengen Visa is rejected for some reason then you can re-apply Schengen Visa by following the article Help With Schengen Visa Rejection

Sum Up:

Apply Schengen Visa process at Portugal embassy in Luanda, Angola is simple and you need to work with Vfs Global to submit your application by following this article. Hopefully your visa will be approved and you can enjoy your trip with family, friends & others. Holders of a new Schengen visa, or of a Schengen visa still valid, therefore, are not automatically allowed to enter Portugal and Schengen territory and must comply with the travel restrictions in force at Schengen level and at the level of the country of first entry into the Schengen area because of Covid pandemic. It is indeed the responsibility of each traveler to check the travel restrictions in place before departure.