To be able to apply for this visit a tax ID number (NIF) is needed and a Portuguese bank account plus a list of documents needs to be prepared: Official D2 Visa form. Passport valid for at least 3 months after the duration of the stay. Two up-to-date passport photos. Valid travel insurance, allowing medical coverage, including medical emergencies and repatriation (coverage needs to be valued at no less than €30,000). Proof that you are residing legally in the country from which you are applying. Request for criminal record enquiry by the SEF. Criminal record certificate from the country of residence. Proof of means of subsistence. Proof of accommodation and flight reservation. Authorization to check the Portuguese criminal record Motivation letter stating the purpose of the visa, where does intend to live and the timeframe to live in Portugal.