Visa and other information

National students from European Union (EU) countries, European Economic Area/EEA (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland do not need a visa to enter Portugal.

Other foreign students must obtain a residence study visa before departure from their home country. Students can request their visa at the nearest Portuguese Embassy or Consulate.

After enrollment and under request the International Relations Office issues the necessary documentation for visa purposes.

Students from the European Union (EU) countries and the European Economic Area (EEA) are covered by the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which entitles them to have access to the national social security system as any Portuguese citizen.

Students coming from outside the EU or EEA should make sure that they are properly insured before arrival. In particular, Brazilian students, covered by their own national social security system, should obtain the PB4 form at the competent institution in Brazil in order to benefit from the Portuguese health care coverage.

Upon arrival, all students will be requested to present insurance proof.