Get Your Schengen Visa Application for Portugal Online Now!

With many COVID restrictions finally lifted, Portugal is open again to tourism. Whether you're going to take in the gorgeous scenery and beaches, or you can't wait to eat all the seafood, a trip to Portugal is bound to be an experience that you'll remember for years to come. In order to enter Portugal, however, you may need to obtain a Portugal visa or Schengen visa.

The Schengen visa for Portugal allows you to enter Portugal and travel throughout the Schengen area, and has the added benefit of not having to do a visa application for each country you will visit. While the application process for a Portuguese visa can be tricky, iVisa will soon be able to provide you with the Portugal Schengen visa in just a few clicks. Our experts are here to help you along the way.

What is the Portugal Schengen Visa?

Many travelers to the Schengen region (of which Portugal is a member) must have a visa. This is a legal document that allows you to visit Portugal and other countries in the Schengen zone for a limited time. The Schengen visa is required for nationalities who are not eligible for visa-free travel in the 26 member countries of the Schengen area. Schengen visa holders can travel between member states of the Schengen zone for 90 days within 180 days.

For travelers planning to visit the Schengen area, there are several types of visas. There are visas for tourism, work, school, research, and more. You might get a single entry or multiple entry visa, depending on your needs.

The Schengen visa usually does not allow you to stay permanently or work in Portugal. You can apply for a residency visa, Portugal golden visa or other long-stay national visas, permanent residence, medical treatment visa, family reunion visa, or temporary work visa at your nearest Portuguese embassy.

Who is eligible for the Portuguese Visa?

To visit Portugal and the other Schengen countries in the European Union, you will need to apply for a temporary stay visa if your nationality is not eligible for visa-free travel in the Schengen area. Once iVisa is able to offer the Schengen visa application, you can apply for it online, without any hassle.

If you are an EU or Schengen area national, you are exempt from getting a Schengen Portugal visa. Any Portuguese citizen or dual national can enter the country with a document that proves Portuguese citizenship.

If you're from a non-Schengen state, but do currently have visa-free access to the Schengen zone, you may soon have to apply for a visa waiver under the Portugal ETIAS authorization system before arrival to show to the Portuguese immigration authorities. This is a new system that will be implemented soon in the European Union.

How long can I stay in Portugal with a Schengen Visa?

This type of Portugal visa allows a traveler to stay in a country for up to 90 days at a time within 180 days. It is possible to apply for a Schengen visa that lasts for one, three, or five years. Each multiple-entry visa allows its holder to go in and out of countries in the Schengen area as many times as he or she wants, as long as they do not violate the 90/180 rule.

What are the visa requirements and required documentation?

If you are a citizen of a country that is required to obtain a Schengen visa, you generally need to provide the following information and documents:

• Valid passport: You need to fill out the details on your passport and a copy of the personal details page. The passport validity must be at least 6 months from the expected date of arrival in the Schengen area.

• A valid method of payment: To pay for the Schengen visa application, you can use a debit or credit card.

• Current email address: We need a valid email address to deliver the approved Portuguese visa confirmation and update you on the status of your application.

• Additional documents: You will need documentation of employment, education, and personal details as well as the member state of your intended first entry and your travel plans.

• Proof of accommodation: You’ll need to provide an itinerary or your travel plans and where you intend to stay in Portugal.

• Travel medical insurance: Insurance for medical treatment during your travels is required for the entire length of your stay.

Do I need a Portugal visa if I’m transiting?

If you are only transiting at the airport, and you do not plan on leaving the airport and entering Portugal, you do not need a Portuguese visa unless you are a citizen of the countries listed here:

• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Congo (DRC)
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Iran
• Iraq
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka

If you are a citizen of one of the above nations, please contact your nearest Portuguese embassy for information about transit visas.

How to apply for the Schengen Visa online

In the near future, we will be offering Portuguese visas or Schengen visas online. Until then, please contact your local embassy or consulate to obtain one.

There are three simple steps involved in the visa application process:

• Step 1: Complete the application form and select your preferred processing time.
• Step 2 Check the details and pay the application fee online.
• Step 3 Upload the necessary documents and submit your Portuguese visa application.

Our visa experts will submit the Schengen visa application to the Portuguese embassy or consulate. You may still need to go to the embassy for an interview and to provide your biometrics.

Once your Portuguese national visa is approved, you will need to show it to Portuguese immigration when you arrive in the country.

Costs and processing times of the Schengen Visa

The processing time, the price, and the Portugal Schengen Visa validity depends on the plan that you choose. There are three options for applying with iVisa:

• Standard Processing: If you have the time to spare before you leave for your trip to Portugal, choose this option, which is also the most affordable.

• Rush Processing: If you want to get your visa quicker than usual, choose this faster option for an extra fee.

• Super Rush Processing: If you want to get your visa in the fastest turnaround time possible, this express option is available for an extra fee.

Entering Portugal with children or minors

If applicable to their nationality, children and minors also need a Schengen visa to visit Portugal, but fees may vary.

COVID-19 requirements or restrictions in Portugal

There are no longer any COVID-19 vaccination, testing or passenger locator form requirements for entering Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.

If you want to visit Portugal via other countries, such as France or Spain, check the entry requirements for those countries before you depart.

Where can I learn more?

If you have any other questions regarding how to obtain a Schengen visa for travel to Portugal, please contact our customer support team at any time online or via email at [email protected].