Yakov's Portugal Schengen visa story.
"Trying to do this alone from Saratov was a lot harder than I expected. I realised from their guidance that I needed an updated insurance policy with the right coverage. Got a two-year multiple entry, which I didn't evenโฆ"
Yakov Borisov
Saratov, Russiaยท ยท Travelled to Portugal
- Rating
- โ 4 / 5
- Destination
- Portugal
- Traveller from
- Saratov, Russia
- Posted
- Mar 2026
- Outcome
- โ Visa approved
Trying to do this alone from Saratov was a lot harder than I expected. I realised from their guidance that I needed an updated insurance policy with the right coverage. Got a two-year multiple entry, which I didn't even think was possible. Definitely better value than the agency that quoted me four times the price. My appointment was at the VFS centre and they accepted everything without comment. Made a confusing process feel manageable.
Yakov Borisov
Saratov, Russia โ Portugal ยท
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