Portugal student visa from Pakistan: where to apply, fees and documents (official sources, checked September 2026)

In short: This page lists only what the official pages say to people who apply for the Portugal student visa (Residence visa for study (D4) and residence permit for higher education students) from Pakistan. Pakistan: request an appointment by email to the Embassy; lodge the application at service provider Gerry's. The rules that hold for every applicant are on the main Portugal student visa page. Each line links its official source; last checked on 15 September 2026.

What the official pages state for applicants in Pakistan

The admission document you need first

Proof of admission or acceptance; students admitted to officially recognised institutions (Art. 91-B) are exempt from proving admission conditions.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Documents the official page lists

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

What the application costs

Embassy in Islamabad: residence visa fee EUR 110, non-refundable. Fees may differ at other missions.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Health insurance

D4 checklist requires travel insurance with medical cover; AIMA asks for health insurance or SNS coverage. Recognised-institution students are exempt at visa stage.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Language

No language requirement is listed on the D4 checklist.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Where you apply

Pakistan: request an appointment by email to the Embassy; lodge the application at service provider Gerry's.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

How long the decision takes

the vistos.mne.gov.pt portal blocked access.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Medical examination

No TB test or medical examination is listed on the D4 checklist.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Police certificate

Police clearance from nationality country or country of residence over one year, issued under 90 days before applying, apostilled or legalised.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Legalisation of documents

Birth, marriage, divorce, death, family registration and police certificates need a Hague apostille issued in the last six months.

Source: islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt · checked on

Fees charged to applicants in Pakistan

ChargeAmountWhat the official page saysSource, checked
Visa fee (government)EUR 110Embassy in Islamabad: residence visa fee EUR 110, non-refundable. Fees may differ at other missions.islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt, 15 September 2026

The steps, as the mission for Pakistan gives them

  1. Get admitted
    Obtain admission or acceptance from a higher education institution for a study programme. (islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt)
  2. Prepare D4 documents
    Form, 2 photos, passport, travel insurance, police certificate (apostilled), proof of means; recognised-institution students have exemptions. (islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt)
  3. Apostille civil documents
    Pakistani birth/marriage certificates and police certificate need a Hague apostille from Pakistan MOFA. (islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt)
  4. Request an appointment
    Email the Embassy consular section with required details and university letter; applications are lodged at Gerry's. (islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt)
  5. Submit and pay
    Submit the application and pay the national visa fee; the fee is not refunded if refused. (islamabad.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt)
  6. Residence permit in Portugal
    After arrival, apply to AIMA by appointment with passport, visa, address declaration, means, criminal record, enrolment, insurance. (aima.gov.pt)

Checked on 15 September 2026.

What ForiForeign does, and what it does not

ForiForeign prepares your student visa application with you and guides you through each step: the documents, the forms and the order to do them in. You file the application yourself with the authority named above, and that authority decides. ForiForeign is not a visa office or an agent of Portugal, and no one can promise a visa. Rules, fees and dates change: confirm each one on the official page linked beside it before you pay or travel.

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