FBI Apostille for Portugal – Apostille & Courier Providers

VisaDC helps clients obtain a federal apostille on an official FBI Identity History Summary for use in Portugal. Begin by emailing your official FBI electronic PDF, whether you are in the United States or already abroad.

Apostille processing: $128 per document, plus shipping and applicable payment fees.

FBI Background Check Apostille for Portugal

When a Portuguese authority requests an apostilled FBI background check, the report follows the federal process through the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. A state apostille on a notarized copy is not a substitute for the federal apostille on the FBI report.

If you are preparing a D7 residence visa, D8 remote work visa, or another residence application, check the current checklist for your application and consular jurisdiction. Confirm the report’s permitted age, translation requirements, and submission format before ordering.

Apostille and Courier Assistance

VisaDC reviews your FBI report, prepares the required submission paperwork, and provides hand delivery and collection at the U.S. Department of State. Return delivery is available within the United States and internationally.

VisaDC is a private document-processing and courier company. The U.S. Department of State issues the apostille.

How to Get Started

1. Obtain your official FBI Identity History Summary.
2. Email the original FBI-issued eDO PDF and completed Authentication Request Form to info@visadc.com.
3. Include Portugal as the destination country, your deadline, and your return shipping address.
4. Receive document-review confirmation and payment instructions from our team.

Use the official PDF issued by the FBI rather than a photograph or scan. Paper originals may also be mailed to our Reston office.

Fees and Return Shipping

Item	Cost
U.S. Department of State fee	$20
VisaDC service fee	$108
Total per FBI document	$128
FedEx 2-Day return within the United States	$18 per shipment
FedEx International return	Starting at $60 per shipment

Shipping and applicable payment fees are additional. The fee to obtain the FBI report and any translation charges are separate.

Estimated Processing Time

Allow approximately 8–10 business days from submission to the U.S. Department of State, plus return shipping time. Estimates may change and do not guarantee completion before a visa appointment.

Send your filing deadline with your inquiry so our team can review your timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I email my FBI background check?

Yes. VisaDC accepts the official FBI-issued electronic PDF for apostille processing.

Can I start while living in Portugal?

Yes. You can begin by email and arrange international return delivery. Confirm the shipping quote for your address before payment.

Do I need a Portuguese translation?

Follow the instructions of the Portuguese consulate or receiving authority handling your application. Confirm whether a translation is required and which translator certifications are accepted before ordering one.

How recent must my FBI report be?

Check the current document-age rule for your application. Obtaining an apostille does not change the FBI report’s original issue date.

Can two applicants send their reports together?

Yes. Each FBI report requires its own apostille and per-document fee. Ask us to confirm combined return shipping arrangements.

Does the apostille guarantee visa approval?

No. The receiving authority determines whether your documents satisfy the requirements for your application.

Request Your FBI Apostille for Portugal

 

Email info@visadc.com or call 703-435-1422 to begin.

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A Washington Travel & Passport Visa Services Inc.

1875 Campus Commons Dr., Suite 210
Reston, VA 20191

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