Overview of Portugal
Portugal, located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, shares its eastern and northern borders with Spain and has a western coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of approximately 10.3 million, Portuguese is the official language. The capital city, Lisbon, is renowned for its historic architecture, vibrant culture, and scenic landscapes. Portugal became a member of the Schengen Area in 1995.
Portugal Schengen Visa Eligibility
Schengen visa eligibility for Portugal includes third country nationals from the following states, who are excluded from visa-free to Portugal/the Schengen area, and are therefore eligible to apply for a Schengen visa to Portugal:
| 1. AFGHANISTAN | 53. LAOS |
| 2. ALGERIA | 54. LEBANON |
| 3. ANGOLA | 55. LESOTHO |
| 4. ARMENIA | 56. LIBERIA |
| 5. AZERBAIJAN | 57. LIBYA |
| 6. BAHRAIN | 58. MADAGASCAR |
| 7. BANGLADESH | 59. MALAWI |
| 8. BELARUS | 60. MALDIVES |
| 9. BELIZE | 61. MALI |
| 10. BENIN | 62. MAURITANIA |
| 11. BHUTAN | 63. MONGOLIA |
| 12. BOLIVIA | 64. MOROCCO |
| 13. BOTSWANA | 65. MOZAMBIQUE |
| 14. BURKINA FASO | 66. NAMIBIA |
| 15. BURMA/MYANMAR | 67. NAURU |
| 16. BURUNDI | 68. NEPAL |
| 17. CAMBODIA | 69. NIGER |
| 18. CAMEROON | 70. NIGERIA |
| 19. CAPE VERDE | 71. NORTH KOREA |
| 20. CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | 72. OMAN |
| 21. CHAD | 73. PAKISTAN |
| 22. CHINA | 74. PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
| 23. COMOROS | 75. PHILIPPINES |
| 24. CONGO | 76. QATAR |
| 25. COTE D’IVOIRE | 77. RUSSIA |
| 26. CUBA | 78. RWANDA |
| 27. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO | 79. SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE |
| 28. DJIBOUTI | 80. SAUDI ARABIA |
| 29. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 81. SENEGAL |
| 30. ECUADOR | 82. SIERRA LEONE |
| 31. EGYPT | 83. SOMALIA |
| 32. EQUATORIAL GUINEA | 84. SOUTH AFRICA |
| 33. ERITREA | 85. SOUTH SUDAN |
| 34. ETHIOPIA | 86. SRI LANKA |
| 35. FIJI | 87. SUDAN |
| 36. GABON | 88. SURINAME |
| 37. GAMBIA | 89. SWAZILAND |
| 38. GHANA | 90. SYRIA |
| 39. GUINEA | 91. TAJIKISTAN |
| 40. GUINEA-BISSAU | 92. TANZANIA |
| 41. GUYANA | 93. THAILAND |
| 42. HAITI | 94. TOGO |
| 43. INDIA | 95. TUNISIA |
| 44. INDONESIA | 96. TURKEY |
| 45. IRAN | 97. TURKMENISTAN |
| 46. IRAQ | 98. UGANDA |
| 47. JAMAICA | 99. UZBEKISTAN |
| 48. JORDAN | 100.VIETNAM |
| 49. KAZAKHSTAN | 101.YEMEN |
| 50. KENYA | 102.ZAMBIA |
| 51. KUWAIT | 103.ZIMBABWE |
| 52. KYRGYZSTAN |
Third party nationals from the following entities/territories are also required to apply for a Schengen visa: KOSOVO and the PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY.
When to Apply for a Portugal Schengen Visa
Applicants should submit their Portugal Schengen visa applications no more than six months before their planned trip and no later than 15 calendar days prior to departure. It is advisable to apply well in advance to accommodate potential processing delays.
Processing Time for Portugal Schengen Visa
The processing time for a Portugal Schengen visa typically ranges from 10 to 15 calendar days from the date of application. However, during peak travel seasons or in individual cases, processing times may extend up to 30 or even 60 days. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as early as possible to ensure sufficient time for visa processing.
Important Entry Notes
Your visa may be revoked if you do not notify the Portuguese consulate or visa application center of any changes to your travel itinerary after submitting your application. Possession of a Schengen visa does not guarantee entry into Portugal or the Schengen Area—border authorities have the final decision on entry, and you may be required to provide additional documentation at the point of entry. Be prepared to present documents verifying your financial means, accommodation details, and the purpose of your visit upon arrival in Portugal.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official Portuguese consulate or embassy in your country before planning your trip.
