🇵🇹Portugal Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Portugal?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Portugal visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Portugal
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Portugal visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Portugal applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SpainVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- United StatesVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SenegalVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MoroccoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BeninVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ArgentinaVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuineaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigeriaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MaliVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CongoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- BoliviaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- LebanonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- MauritaniaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigerVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Portugal visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Portugal publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Self-employed / Entrepreneur visa (D2) | Work | 4 months (then residence permit) | 110 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| D8 Digital Nomad visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 110 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Highly Qualified Activity visa (D3 / Tech Visa) | Work | 1 year | 110 EUR | 20 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Employed Work visa (D1) | Work | 4 months (then residence permit) | 110 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Study visa | Study | 4 months (then residence permit) | 110 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Researcher visa | Study | 4 months | 110 EUR | 20 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Family reunification visa | Family | 1 year (renewable) | 0-110 EUR | 60-180 days | Portal | |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 110 EUR | 30-60 days | Portal | |
| D7 Passive Income / Retirement visa | Retirement | 4 months (then residence permit) | 110 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa (Schengen A) | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Lisbon
Population
10,400,000
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Portuguese
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+351
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Area
92,212 km²
Government
Semi-presidential republic
National day
June 10 - Portugal National Day (Day of Portugal, Camões)
Internet domain
.pt
About
Portugal is a Southern European country located on the Iberian Peninsula. A member of the European Union, it is known for its rich historical heritage, Atlantic beaches, and strategic position in the Atlantic Ocean. Its capital is Lisbon.
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- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
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- Follow weather alerts and evacuations
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- European Health Insurance Card recommended
- Standard vaccines up to date
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- Register your trip with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Portugal?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Portugal across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Portugal visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Portugal?▾
Portugal issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Portugal?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall security level low to moderate, with minor urban crime and low terrorist risk.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Portugal?▾
The official currency is Euro (EUR €). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Portugal?▾
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon. The main spoken languages are: Portuguese.
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