Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Tourist - Type C)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days, up to 45 days in exceptional cases
- Validity
- Up to 5 years for multiple-entry visas
- Entry
- Single entry
Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 must obtain a Schengen visa before travel to Portugal. The standard fee is EUR 80 for adults, EUR 40 for children aged 6-11, and free for children under 6. An additional VFS service fee of approximately EUR 40 may apply. Applications can be submitted up to 6 months before the intended trip. Apply at the Portuguese embassy/consulate or authorized VFS Global visa application centre.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 who require a Schengen visa for short stays.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Purpose of visit
Tourism, visiting family or friends, cultural or sporting events, short-term medical treatment, or other non-work purposes.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover the cost of the stay and return travel.
Minimum funds: Approximately EUR 75 per day
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-style photos, 35x45mm, white background, taken within last 6 months
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient to cover entire stay; Months required: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements from last 3 months, employment certificate with salary, credit card statements; Minimum amount: EUR 75 per day of stay
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen countries; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation letter with term of responsibility; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank card at VFS centres; Amount: EUR 80 adults, EUR 40 children 6-11, free under 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents: valid passport, completed application form, 2 passport photos, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, return flight booking, bank statements (last 3 months), employment letter with salary, and proof of funds.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Portuguese embassy/consulate or the authorized VFS Global visa application centre in your country of residence.
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Document submission
Attend your appointment in person. Submit all required documents and the completed application form. Originals and photocopies are typically required.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data (10 fingerprints and digital photograph) at the visa application centre. Biometrics are stored for 59 months and may be reused from a previous Schengen visa application within that period.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee of EUR 80 (adults) and any applicable VFS service fee (~EUR 40). Children aged 6-11 pay EUR 40. Children under 6 are exempt.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Standard processing takes 15 calendar days from submission. In some cases, processing may take up to 45 days. Apply at least 15 days before travel and up to 6 months in advance.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa decision from the embassy/consulate or VFS centre, or opt for courier return if available.