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National long-stay 'Type D' student visa
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
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Visa: 15-60 days · Residence permit via AIMA: 30-90 days target (but 6-12+ months in practice. See gotcha)
Open portal Portugal's AIMA agency (which replaced SEF in 2023) has documented significant real-world backlogs — official target for student residence-permit processing is 30-90 days but many applicants report 6-12+ months in practice. Book your AIMA appointment the week you land and get your NIF (tax number) in parallel.
Visa fee
EUR 110 (most consistently cited 2026 figure — some sources show a range EUR 75-170 depending on category; confirm current fee with VFS/consulate)
≈ ₹12,217
Proof of funds
EUR 760 / month (approx. — indexed to Portugal's national minimum wage reference)
≈ ₹84,406
Processing
Visa: 15-60 days · Residence permit via AIMA: 30-90 days target (but 6-12+ months in practice. See gotcha)
Apply before
60 days
Live rate from ECB via frankfurter.app, as of 28 Aug 2026. €1 = ₹111.06