Legalisation validates UK documents for official use in Portugal. The most common documents requiring legalisation when applying for Portuguese visas include:

  • Certificate of criminal record (ACRO police certificate): confirms your criminal record history and is often mandatory for many visa types .

  • Proof of family relationship: For visas like family reunification, birth or marriage certificates may need legalisation.

UK documents and other non-Portuguese often need to be translated by a certified translator after they have been apostilled.

Documents needing translation typically include:

Criminal record checks, educational certificates, medical reports, and civil documents (birth, death, and marriage certificates).