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In Portugal, visas fall under the ministry of foreign affairs, which publishes the “Vistos” portal. The pages consulted on 17 September 2026 distinguish Schengen visas — short stay, seasonal work, airport transit — from national visas: temporary stay, obtaining a residence permit, seeking qualified employment. The application is filed with the Portuguese consular post responsible for the country of residence or with the external service provider that post designates.

Updated on 13 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros — Portugal's ministry of foreign affairs, publisher of the “Vistos” portal
Filing channel
Portuguese consular post responsible for the country of residence, or external service provider when the post designates one. The portal also links to an “e-Visa” service
Portal language
Portuguese (Portuguese version consulted)

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90 days per 180-day period (Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, consolidated version of 30.12.2025). Exemption reserved for holders of biometric passports compliant with ICAO standards.

Official source: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II (consolidated version of 30.12.2025)EUR-Lex — Règlement (UE) 2018/1806, annexes I et II (version consolidée du 30.12.2025) (new tab) Verified on 24 September 2026

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Portugal visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

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Documented visa types

“Visto de curta duração” — Schengen short-stay visa
According to the page on Schengen visa types, it allows transit through the Schengen area and short stays, “até 90 dias em cada período de 180 dias” — up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Official page (new tab)
“Visto de curta duração para trabalho sazonal” — Schengen visa for seasonal work
According to the same page, it is granted for seasonal work of a duration “igual ou inferior a 90 dias” — equal to or less than 90 days. Official page (new tab)
“Visto de escala aeroportuária” — airport transit visa
According to the same page, it allows transit through the international area of an airport. Duration not stated on the page consulted. Official page (new tab)
“Visto de estada temporária” — temporary stay visa (national visa)
According to the page on national visas, it allows entry for stays in Portugal of less than one year; it is valid for the duration of the stay and for multiple entries. Official page (new tab)
“Visto para obtenção de autorização de residência” — visa for obtaining a residence permit
According to the same page, it allows entry with a view to obtaining a residence permit; it is “válido para duas entradas e por quatro meses” — valid for two entries and for four months. Official page (new tab)
“Visto para Procura de Trabalho Qualificado” — visa to seek qualified employment
According to the same page, it allows a person with specialized technical skills to enter and stay in order to look for a job; it is valid until the visa expires or until the residence permit is granted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to file the application

The “Onde deve solicitar visto” page publishes, country of residence by country of residence, the responsible Portuguese consular post or embassy, as well as the external service provider when the post designates one. The application is therefore filed with the Portuguese mission covering the place of residence, or with that service provider.

The portal organizes the information in two sets: Schengen visas and national visas, each with its general sections (visa types, who needs a visa, competence for acceptance, place of filing, biometrics, forms, time limits, fees) and its documentation sections. It also links to an “e-Visa” service hosted on a separate domain.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Determine whether it is a Schengen visa or a national visa, according to the length and the purpose of the stay.
  2. Identify the visa type in the corresponding “Tipo de visto” section.
  3. Consult the “Onde deve solicitar visto” page to find the consular post responsible for the country of residence and, where applicable, the external service provider.
  4. Gather the documents indicated by the “Documentação instrutória” section specific to the visa type applied for.
  5. Download and fill in the form published in the “Formulários” section.
  6. File the application with the consular post or the service provider, biometrics being covered by a separate section of the portal.
  7. Pay the fees set for the visa applied for.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the individual situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Fees and processing times stated

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the “Emolumentos” page for Schengen visas states a general fee of 90 euros and a reduced fee of 45 euros for children aged 6 to under 12. It provides for an exemption for children under 6 on the date of the application, for pupils, students and teachers traveling for study or training, for researchers, for representatives of non-profit organizations aged under 25 taking part in an event organized by such an organization, and for family members of citizens of the Union, the EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom under the withdrawal agreement.

The same page provides for other amounts under facilitation agreements concluded by the European Union and under Council implementing decisions; these amounts depend on the nationality and are not reproduced here. Refer to the nationality selector on this page and to the official page.

After the decision

The decision rests with the responsible Portuguese consular post.

The portal also links to the agency responsible for integration, migration and asylum for the rest of the stay in Portugal, and publishes a section on the rights attached to the visa and Schengen information systems.

Prepare your application

Frequently asked questions

Where is the application filed?

With the Portuguese consular post or embassy responsible for the country of residence, or with the external service provider that this post designates. The portal publishes this list country by country.

What is the difference between a Schengen visa and a national visa?

According to the portal, the Schengen short-stay visa allows transit and stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, while national visas cover a temporary stay of less than one year, obtaining a residence permit or seeking qualified employment.

How much does a Schengen visa cost?

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the general fee is 90 euros and the reduced fee 45 euros for children aged 6 to under 12. Other amounts and exemptions are provided for depending on the situation; the official page is authoritative.

Is there an electronic visa?

The portal links to an “e-Visa” service hosted on a separate domain.

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