All routes: Portugal
Portugal · checked 04.08.2026
Study
For secondary and higher education, exchange, an internship or volunteering with a recognised organisation.
Official guidance
Check the requirements before applying
Who it is for
- Admission to or acceptance on a recognised programme
- Evidenced funds and accommodation
- Insurance and a police clearance certificate for the applicable category
Documents
A basic preparation list. The competent authority creates the personal checklist based on citizenship and place of application.
- A valid passport and copies of its pages
- A completed application form and recent photographs
- The admission or programme letter, payment or scholarship, accommodation, funds and insurance
- Proof of funds, accommodation and health insurance — where required
- A police clearance certificate, medical documents, translation and legalisation — if listed for the chosen category
Application steps
- 1Obtain confirmation from the institution
- 2Gather the general and academic documents
- 3Apply for the residence visa
- 4After arrival, obtain the permit at AIMA
After arrival
- Complete your enrolment at the institution
- Collect the residence card
- Obtain the NIF, a health number and other local registrations
FileLama Templates
Prepare your document package
You can type, save, and print these supporting documents in your account. They do not replace the country's official application form.
Document checklist
Tick off your passport, application form, translations, legalisation, insurance and the supporting proofs for your route.
Complete in your accountCover letter
Set out your purpose, grounds, funding, accommodation and enclosed documents in one structure.
Complete in your accountAccommodation and support letter
Prepare a free-form letter from your host about the accommodation and the costs they cover.
Complete in your account