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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Portugal. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka (Embassy processes from Delhi).
Visa types: Schengen C visa: Tourist, Business, Family/Friends Visit, Transit, Cultural/Sports, Medical. National D visa: Student, Worker, Family Reunification, Long-term Residence, Researcher, Self-employment, D7 (Passive Income / Retirement), D8 (Digital Nomad), Golden Visa, Job Seeker Visa.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C Validity: 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90/180 Schengen rules.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages, less than 10 years old); Online application; Appointment at VFS Global Dhaka; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation OR Termo de Responsabilidade (sponsor); Bank statement (EUR 40/day proof + EUR 75 entry); Employment letter; For Student: admission + funding proof; For D7: passive income proof (~EUR 760/month minimum).
Visa types (5)
Schengen (C) visa: EUR 90 (~BDT 10,800). Apply via VFS Global Dhaka (Embassy processes from Delhi).
Portugal Schengen C Business Visa. Apply if Portugal is main destination. Portugal has significant BD diaspora (~30K) in Lisbon — common business pattern is BD entrepreneurs visiting from third countries.
Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Bangladeshi passport holders changing planes airside at a Portugal airport en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Portugal or the Schengen Area.
Portugal National D Student Visa. Universidade de Lisboa, Universidade do Porto, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Universidade de Coimbra main institutions. Growing English-medium programme offerings at Master's level.
Portugal work routes: D1 (subordinated work, standard skilled worker), D3 (highly qualified activity), D2 (entrepreneur/freelance). Significant 2024-2025 policy change: Article 89 "Manifestação de Interesse" route (allowed undocumented workers to regularize) was abolished by Montenegro government October 2024 — major impact on BD diaspora pathway.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections: (1) Portugal moderately welcoming for BD - lower rejection rate than France/Germany; (2) Insufficient EUR 40/day + EUR 75 entry funds; (3) Weak ties to BD; (4) For D7 (Passive Income): proof of EUR 760/month minimum; (5) For D8 (Digital Nomad): remote work contract verification; (6) Termo de Responsabilidade sponsor issues.
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