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Portugal Schengen visa checklist for Indian applicants

Every item of the Portugal tourist-visa checklist for applicants in India, as printed, with the two lines people ask about most picked out: the flight reservation and the proof of accommodation.

Updated 10 Nov 2026Reviewed by Narinder Chahal, Director, Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited

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For flights, the Portugal tourist checklist prints: “Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveller showing the date of departure and the date of return. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental).” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. For accommodation it prints: “Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.

Flight reservation: what the Portugal checklist says

“Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveller showing the date of departure and the date of return. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental).”

This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket.

It asks for the travellers’ names on the reservation, so order one booking that names everyone who is applying.
If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.

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Hotel booking: what the Portugal checklist says

“Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.”

This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it.

Every night of the trip has to be covered, in each country you stay in.
A package tour or a travel agency’s confirmation is named as an alternative.
The line also names advance payments as a form of proof.

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An officer reads the flight reservation, the hotel bookings, the insurance and the form side by side. The arrival date, the first check-in, the last check-out and the return flight have to tell one story, with no night missing. That is what the desk does when you order hotel bookings with a flight reservation: each one is matched to your itinerary.

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Portugal tourist visa checklist: all 21 items

Each item is printed here as it appears on the checklist titled “CHECKLIST FOR SCHENGEN VISA (TOURISM)”, issued by EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL NEW DELHI — Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, N4, Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021, with no date printed. The flight and accommodation lines are highlighted.

#	About	As printed on the checklist
1	Application form	Schengen Visa application form, duly filled in and signed by the applicant. The Schengen visa application form is free of charge and can be downloaded from the website: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/images/schengen_form_en.pdf Each applicant shall submit a complete and signed application form individually. Minors shall submit an application form signed by the person exercising permanent or temporary parental authority or legal guardianship. Please submit all pages of the application form.
2	Passport	Valid national passport: Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 3 months validity after the scheduled return.; Passports with observations regarding the front data page (biographical data) will not be accepted.; Passports must have at least two empty pages to affix visa.; The Schengen states does not accept Indian handwritten passports or passports that contains a manual entry made after 01/04/2010 where the biographical data (name, place, date of birth and sex) were changed.
3	Passport	Previous passport/s: If any irrespective of its condition, bound together with rubber band, not stapled (in case lost a note is required).
4	Passport	Previous Schengen visas, if any: Clear photocopies of all previous Schengen Visa, if stamped on another passport together with photocopies of the 1st page (bio data) and last page of the passport.
5	Other	Valid UK, USA or Canada visas, if any: Clear photocopies of these visas.; If the applicant continues to travel to a third country (i.e. UK, USA, Canada, or others) after leaving the Schengen area, the visa of the next country has to be obtained first.
6	Other	Previous refused visas, if any: If you have been refused a visa by an Embassy or High Commission in the last 2 years a refusal notice or a written explanation about the reasons of refusal is needed.
7	Other	Proof of legal residence: If the applicant is not a national of India, Bhutan, Nepal evidenceof his/her legal residence in any of these countries (residence permit).
8	Photo	2 passport size pictures: White background, not older than 6 months (size 35-40 mm in width, not copied or scanned picture).; One picture must be pasted on the application.; One picture has to be clipped on the last page of the passport. Stappled of pinned pictures cannot be accepted.; For more details refer to: https://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf
9	Cover letter	Personal covering letter: Original letter in which the applicant explains the plan of his/her visit and with reference to proof of intended means of transport and itinerary.
10	Flight reservation	Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveller showing the date of departure and the date of return.; For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental).
11	Travel insurance	Travel Insurance (Original) together with the Travel Health Declaration: Please refer to the list of approved Indian travel insurances: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/pdf/TRAVEL-MEDICAL.pdf; Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro / 50,000 USD / 50,000 CHF per person.; Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment.; The insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory.; The document must be original.
12	Accommodation	Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.
13	Proof of funds	Proof of financial means: All documents must be originals, in format A4, with stamp and signature of the Bank.
14	Occupation	If employed: Last 3 months salary slips and last 3 months salary bank account statements.; Last 3 months personal bank account statements.; Personal Income Tax Return (ITR) (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years.; Employer’s letter on approval for holidays.
15	Occupation	If self-employed and/or company owner: Business registration certificate / GST Registration with annex A & B / Partnership Deed / Proof of proprietorship or other proof of ownership.; Last 3 months personal and business bank account statements.; Company’s and personal Income Tax Return (ITR) (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years.
16	Proof of funds	If retired: Personal pension bank statement for the last 3 months.; Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.
17	Proof of funds	If Student or unemployed: Parents or legal guardians must provide their personal bank statements for the last 3 months (if the student is a minor).; Personal Income Tax Return (ITR) (only ITR-V, Indian Income Tax Return Verification Form or Acknowledgement is accepted) for the last 2 assessment years along with a confirmation letter of financial support and a copy of their passports.; Letter confirming enrolment in the college, school or university.; No objection certificate from college, school or university.
18	Other	If sponsored or invited by a Portuguese citizen or by a citizen legally resident in Portugal: The “Statement of Responsibility” (Termo de Responsabilidade) filled in, signed by the sponsor/invitee together with a photocopyof sponsor/invitee’s Portuguese ID card or Passport or copy of the Portuguese residence permit (if the invitee/sponsor is residing in Portugal and he/she is not a Portuguese Citizen). “Statement of Responsibility” (Termo de Responsabilidade) to downloaded here: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/images/termoderesponsabilidade.pdf; If the invitee/sponsor is your spouse, marriage certificate is mandatory (with Hague Apostille for Indian nationals).; If the invitee/sponsor is your parent, birth certificate is mandatory (with Hague Apostille for Indian nationals).
19	Other	a. “Statement of Responsibility” must be submitted with the sponsor/invitee the following supporting documents:; b. Declaração de IRS (Portuguese Income Tax Declaration) of the previous two years;; c. Salary Slips of the previous three months;; d. Portuguese bank statements of the previous three months; e. Title of property in Portugal or rental contract (if sponsor/invitee is providing the accommodation).; The “Statement of Responsibility” must be original, duly certified by a Portuguese Public Notary or lawyer.
20	Minors	MINORS: Birth certificate (with Hague Apostille*).; If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by public notary of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor, in which case a court order or other proof of sole custody or guardianship must be provided.; If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor.; Copy of identification document(s) (with signature and photograph) of the parent(s)/guardians having custody/guardianship of the applicant.
21	Other	Additional documents the applicant wants to submit (please note that VFS is not authorized to refuse acceptance of documents the applicant wants to submit but are not mentioned on the checklist):

Visiting family or travelling for business?

The same two lines on the other Portugal checklists in the same set, as printed.

Purpose	Flight line	Accommodation line
Visiting family & friends	“Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveler showing the date of departure and the date of return. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries,proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental).”	“Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.”
Business	“Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveler showing the date of departure and the date of return. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries,proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or carrental).”	“Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.”
Tourism (Goa variant)	“Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveller showing the date of departure and the date of return. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train or bus itinerary or car reservation).”	“Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.”

Portugal visa from India: fee, where to apply, timing

Visa type: Schengen short-stay visa (type C), up to 90 days in any 180
Visa fee: €90 adults, €45 children 6–11, free under 6, plus the VFS service charge
Where Indians apply: VFS Global centres. The Embassy and the Goa consulate each publish their own checklist and form
Processing time: 15 calendar days from when the file is admissible, up to 45. Apply at least a month ahead

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Portugal checklist questions

Is a flight ticket required for a Portugal visa from India?

The Portugal tourist checklist prints: “Transport document/flight reservation: Roundtrip flight reservation with the name of the traveller showing the date of departure and the date of return. For applicants who plan to stay in several Schengen countries, proof of travel itinerary (if travelling to several Schengen states, proof of intra- Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental).” This line asks for a flight reservation. It does not ask for a paid ticket. It asks for the travellers’ names on the reservation, so order one booking that names everyone who is applying. If you visit more than one Schengen country, it also asks for proof of travel between them: a flight reservation, a train itinerary or a car rental.

Is a hotel booking required for a Portugal visa?

The checklist prints: “Accommodation in Portugal / Schengen States: Confirmation of hotel reservation, rental document of holiday home or campus residence reservation package tour, advance payments for the entire duration of the planned stay in the Schengen area.” This line asks for proof of where you will stay. A confirmed hotel booking in the guests’ names answers it. Every night of the trip has to be covered, in each country you stay in. A package tour or a travel agency’s confirmation is named as an alternative. The line also names advance payments as a form of proof.

What does the Portugal checklist say about travel insurance?

It prints: “Travel Insurance (Original) together with the Travel Health Declaration: Please refer to the list of approved Indian travel insurances: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/pdf/TRAVEL-MEDICAL.pdf Minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro / 50,000 USD / 50,000 CHF per person. Coverage of all expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment. The insurance has to cover the entire stay in Schengen territory. The document must be original.”

How many documents are on the Portugal tourist visa checklist?

This copy lists 21 items, from the application form and passport to proof of funds. The full list is on this page in the order the checklist prints it. Bring what your own category asks for: employed, self-employed, student and retired applicants have different lines.

Where does this Portugal checklist come from, and is it current?

It is the checklist titled “CHECKLIST FOR SCHENGEN VISA (TOURISM)”, issued by EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL NEW DELHI — Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, N4, Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021, with no date printed, read on the date shown on this page. Checklists change, so compare it with the version on the official page for Portugal before you submit; the links are on our Portugal page.

Source and date

This page reproduces the checklist titled “CHECKLIST FOR SCHENGEN VISA (TOURISM)”, issued by EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL NEW DELHI — Consular Section of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi, N4, Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021, with no date printed, for applicants in India. We read it on 10 November 2026 and copied its items without rewording. Embassies revise their checklists, and a visa centre may hand you a newer one: the version on the official page for Portugal is the one that counts. The documents common to every Schengen country are set by the EU’s harmonised list for India, explained in the Schengen visa documents checklist for Indians.

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