Portugal's Diplomatic Representation in Afghanistan.

Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:

Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This cannot be a member of the Visa Application Centre staff.

Elderly, medically infirm or disabled customers who require assistance in order to submit their applications. Customers who fall into these categories should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.

Mobile phones and tablets are not permitted in the Visa Application Centre

Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.

Only holder for application and documents are allowed inside the VAC. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.

For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.

All battery operated or electronic items such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning

Sealed envelopes or packages.

Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel.

Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.

Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.

Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.

The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Customers should make other arrangements to store their belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.

All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.

In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.

Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:

Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This cannot be a member of the Visa Application Centre staff.

Elderly, medically infirm or disabled customers who require assistance in order to submit their applications. Customers who fall into these categories should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.

Mobile phones and tablets are not permitted in the Visa Application Centre

Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.

Only holder for application and documents are allowed inside the VAC. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.

For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.

All battery operated or electronic items such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning

Sealed envelopes or packages.

Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel.

Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.

Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.

Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.

The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Customers should make other arrangements to store their belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.

All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.

In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.

Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Please note that access to the Visa Application Centre is restricted to visa applicants only. The only exceptions to this policy are:

Children less than 18 years of age need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This cannot be a member of the Visa Application Centre staff.

Elderly, medically infirm or disabled customers who require assistance in order to submit their applications. Customers who fall into these categories should advise the security staff on arrival at the Visa Application Centre.

Mobile phones and tablets are not permitted in the Visa Application Centre

Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.

Only holder for application and documents are allowed inside the VAC. Larger bags cannot be taken into the Visa Application Centre and must be stored elsewhere.

For security reasons the following items will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre.

All battery operated or electronic items such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3s, floppies, laptops, or portable music players, hard disk drive (HDDs), pen/thumb drives, spy devices, audio recorders, or other devices which can hinder the centre’s functioning

Sealed envelopes or packages.

Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel.

Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.

Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.

Other items may be prohibited based on security staff discretion.

The Visa Application Centre is unable to store prohibited items. Customers should make other arrangements to store their belongings before they enter the Visa Application Centre.

All Visa Application Centres are under 24 hours CCTV surveillance. The images are constantly recorded for the purposes of crime prevention, detection and public safety.

In the interest of safety and security, we reserve the right to conduct random bag searches of applicants and visitors.

Our staff have the right to work without fear of abuse or intimidation. Threatening or abusive words or behaviour towards our staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances.