If you're a student from Turkey, you'll need the Residency visa for study to study in Portugal. This visa is made specifically for students like you who are ready to begin their study abroad adventure in Portugal. Find out the best information about the process of getting the Residency visa for study to decide if studying abroad in Portugal is right for you.
Here is what Turkish students have to do to get a student visa that will allow them to study in Portugal:
You will need to fill a national visa application and sign it. Then you will need to provide the necessary documents at the Embassy of Portugal in Turkey. Visa applications should be submitted in advance to ensure time for competent authorities to make a decision.
Turkish students maybe have to provide biometrics during the visa application process. Your biometrics are, basically, extra identification (e.g. fingerprinting and pictures) that countries use for security purposes.
You won't have to attend a visa interview during the application process.
The Residency visa for study from Portugal is valid for more than 1 year. So that you can stay during your entire degree programme, you may need to renew your visa every year. If you want to stay in Portugal after your degree is over, you will have to apply for a different visa, or a visa renewal through the immigration office.
To apply for the Portuguese Residency visa for study , you will also have to pay a fee of 90 EUR. Depending on your situation, Portuguese authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in Turkey, or through a bank transfer.
Turkish students will need to get health insurance for the Portuguese visa.
When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you have enough money to support yourself during your study programme. the proof of funds amount is unknown
Turkish students won't have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in Portugal. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around Portugal.
Turkish students won't need to take a medical test before arriving in Portugal.
Turkish students won't need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in Portugal.
The deadline to decide on a resident visa application, except in circumstance stipulated by law, is 60 days.
Look at the Portuguese immigration website for more detailed visa information.
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