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Portugal is a beautiful European destination known for its golden beaches, historic cities, charming villages, and rich maritime heritage. Located on the western edge of Europe, Portugal offers a perfect blend of culture, scenic beauty, and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, making it a favorite travel destination for visitors from around the world.
The capital city Lisbon captivates travelers with its colorful streets, historic trams, stunning viewpoints, and riverside charm along the Tagus River. Porto, famous for its wine cellars and picturesque old town, offers breathtaking river views and traditional Portuguese architecture. Visitors can also explore the stunning Algarve coast, known for its dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and beautiful beaches.
Portugal is rich in history, from medieval castles and ancient monasteries to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery. Whether you’re enjoying coastal drives, tasting world-famous Portuguese cuisine, surfing Atlantic waves, or exploring historic towns, Portugal promises an unforgettable travel experience.
With its warm climate, welcoming people, and excellent transport network, Portugal is also an ideal gateway to explore other Schengen countries in Europe.
Are you planning on visiting Portugal but don’t know where to start? Worry not! After reading this guide, you can easily apply for your Portugal tourist visa from India.
If you are planning to travel to Portugal for a short stay (up to 90 days), you will need a Schengen Short Stay Visa also known as a C-type visa.
- Portugal Tourist Visa: If you wish to go sightseeing or vacation in Portugal .
- Portugal Visitor Visa: If you wish to visit friends or relatives living in Portugal .
- Portugal Business visa : If you wish to travel for trade , business or commercial activities.
However, you can’t work in the country with these visas. Acceptable business purposes include attending meetings, functions, meeting clients, etc.
Eligibility criteria for Portugal visa
- Indian National holding a valid Indian passport with minimum validity of 6 months can apply for Portugal visa .
- Individual who wishes to travel to Portugal for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Travellerzdezire.
- We suggest applicants to carry Travel Insurance while travelling to Portugal. Travellerzdezire also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.
Types of Portugal short term visa - Schengen short term visa for Indian passport holders :
Portugal Tourist visa for Indian passport holders
Portugal Family /Friends visit visa for Indian passport holders
Portugal business visa for Indian passport holders
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Portugal for Tourism / leisure purpose
Documents required : Checklists for applying Portugal Tourist visa for India passport holders
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT : (a) Minimum 6 months validity(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
- OLD PASSPORTS if any
- THREE PHOTOS: Not more than 6-months old,40*45mm in size, white background,80% face focused , NO border, In sharp focus and clear, Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- APPLICATION FORM: fully completed in English and signed by the applicant (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
- COVERING LETTER: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Portugal .
- EVIDENCE OF OCCUPATION/ STUDENT STATUS:
– IF Employed: – Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract and company NOC (No objection certificate)to sanction leave.
– IF Self-employed:- The applicable CIN Certificate/ LLP certificate/ GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate etc.
– IF Student:- NOC(No objection certificate) from school / college.
- FINANCIAL STATUS:
– Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months WITH seal and signature from bank with sufficient closing balance and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
– ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
- TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE : shall be valid throughout the territory and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Note : Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
- TRAVEL ITINERARY: Onwards and return airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Portugal /EU in case of onward travel .
- PROOF OF ACCOMODATION: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Portugal / EU .
- COPY OF PRESENT PASSPORT(data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
- FOR MINOR TRAVELERS: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following :- a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
Duration of Stay : less than 90 days ( depends on embassy decision )
Number of Entries : Single / Double / Multiple
Visa process duration for Portugal visa : 15 working days normal .It may take upto 45 days or more in some cases.
Visa fees for Portugal Tourist visa for Indian passport holders : Euro.90/-
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Portugal visiting family members / Friends.
Documents required : Checklists for applying Portugal Family/Friends visit visa for India passport holders
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT : (a) Minimum 6 months validity(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
- OLD PASSPORTS if any
- THREE PHOTOS: Not more than 6-months old,40*45mm in size, white background,80% face focused , NO border, In sharp focus and clear, Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- APPLICATION FORM: fully completed in English and signed by the applicant (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
- COVERING LETTER: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Portugal .
- EVIDENCE OF OCCUPATION/ STUDENT STATUS:
– IF Employed: – Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract and company NOC (No objection certificate)to sanction leave.
– IF Self-employed:- The applicable CIN Certificate/ LLP certificate/ GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate etc.
– IF Student:- NOC(No objection certificate) from school / college.
- FINANCIAL STATUS:
– Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months WITH seal and signature from bank with sufficient closing balance and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
– ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
- TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE : shall be valid throughout the territory and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Note : Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
- TRAVEL ITINERARY: Onwards and return airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Portugal/EU in case of onward travel
- PROOF OF ACCOMODATION: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Portugal / EU .
- Invitation letter from Family or Friends in Portugal with proof of relationship.
- COPY OF PRESENT PASSPORT(data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
- FOR MINOR TRAVELERS: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following :- a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
Duration of Stay : less than 90 days ( depends on embassy decision )
Number of Entries : Single / Double / Multiple
Visa process duration for Portugal visa : 15 working days normal .It may take upto 45 days or more in some cases.
Visa fees for Portugal family visit visa for Indian passport holders : Rs. 7105 /-
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Portugal for Trade , business meetings or commercial activities .
Documents required : Checklists for applying Portugal business visa for India passport holders
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT : (a) Minimum 6 months validity(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
- OLD PASSPORTS if any
- THREE PHOTOS: Not more than 6-months old,40*45mm in size, white background,80% face focused , NO border, In sharp focus and clear, Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- APPLICATION FORM: fully completed in English and signed by the applicant (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
- COVERING LETTER ON COMPANY LETTER HEAD: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Portugal .
- INVITATION LETTER : Invitation letter from Company located in Portugal explaining the purpose of visit and dates of visit.
- EVIDENCE OF OCCUPATION/ STUDENT STATUS:
– IF Employed: – Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract and company NOC (No objection certificate)to sanction leave.
– IF Self-employed:- The applicable CIN Certificate/ LLP certificate/ GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate etc.
– IF Student:- NOC(No objection certificate) from school / college.
- FINANCIAL STATUS:
– Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months WITH seal and signature from bank with sufficient closing balance and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
– ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
- TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE : shall be valid throughout the territory and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Note : Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
- TRAVEL ITINERARY: Onwards and return airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Portugal/EU in case of onward travel
- PROOF OF ACCOMODATION: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Portugal / EU
- COPY OF PRESENT PASSPORT(data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
- FOR MINOR TRAVELERS: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following :- a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
Duration of Stay : less than 90 days ( depends on embassy decision )
Number of Entries for Portugal business visa: Single / Double / Multiple
Visa process duration for Portugal visa : 15 working days normal .It may take upto 45 days or more in some cases.
Visa fees for Portugal business visa for Indian passport holders : Rs. 7105 /-
Remarks:
1. Submission of your old passport with previous trips can be useful for decision.
2. Additional documents, even if not featured in the list above, may be required by the Embassy.
3. You should submit your application minimum 1 month before the foreseen travel date.
4. You can submit your application at the earliest three months before your planned visit.
5. The visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is denied.
6. A later change to the purpose of the visit is not admissible. A prolongation of the visa is not
possible. In both cases, a new application has to be entered.
Step-by-Step Portugal Schengen Visa Process for Indians
Travellerzdezire Visa Facilitation services handles the entire process for you:
- Step 1: Consultation & Document Review : We evaluate your profile and ensure your documents meet embassy requirements.
- Step 2: Online Visa Form Filling : Our experts fill the form accurately to avoid errors or rejections.
- Step 3 : Book appointment to Portugal visa center : We arrange your appointment at the nearest Portugal visa center Located at major cities throughout India.
- Step 4: Submission of Biometrics & Documents : You must visit Portugal visa centre to submit Biometrics and Original passport with other supporting documents
- Step 5: Visa Processing by the Portugal Embassy : Processing usually takes 10–15 working days as per embassy .
- Step 6: Passport Collection / Courier Delivery : Once approved, your passport is returned with the Portugal Schengen visa stamp
How can Travellerzdezire help you in Applying Portuguese visa for Indians
Travellerzdezire have an extensive experience handling Schengen Visas .Our Team will assist you in :
- Evaluate the best visa type to apply under as per your requirement.
- Advise you on the required documentation as per the visa type.
- Fill out the application forms
- Assist in scheduling visa appointments for Portuguese visa application.
- Review your documents for the visa application
- Help you prepare for a visa interview in case one is required .
Common Portugal Visa Rejection Reasons for Indian passport holders (Must Avoid)
Most rejections happen due to:
- Insufficient bank balance
- Incorrect or missing documents
- Weak travel purpose
- Incomplete travel itinerary
- Mismatched signatures
- Poor financial history
- Incorrect cover letter
We help you avoid these issues by preparing a professional visa file with proper analysis of each profile.
Why Choose Travellerzdezire for Portugal Visa Assistance?
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⭐ Experienced Visa Experts Handled 15,000+ Europe visa applications.
⭐ Error-Free Application Preparation : Higher success rate.
⭐Appointment Assistance : Full support in scheduling VFS dates.
⭐ Customized Cover Letter Preparation : Embassy-approved format.
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We are here to answer your frequently asked questions
The Schengen area covers 29 countries (“Schengen States”) without border controls between them. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. These countries apply the common visa policy for short stay visas.
- A transit through or an intended stay in the territory of the Schengen States of a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180 day period (“short stay visa”)
- A transit through the international transit areas of airports of the Schengen States (“airport transit visa”).
Generally, the Schengen visa issued allows you to visit any of the Schengen States during the same trip, within the validity of the visa.
A Schengen visa is not appropriate, if you wish to remain in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days, take up employment or establish a business, trade or profession.
No , Portugal does not provide visa free entry for Indian passport holders .You need to apply for a Portugal Schengen visa to enter Portugal .
You can call our visa experts and we will assist you in completing following steps of visa processing .
- Step 1: Determine the type of visa you want to apply.
- Step 2: Fill in your visa application form.
- Step 3: Submit all the necessary documents.
- Step 4: Go to any Portugal Embassy or consulate .
- Step 5: Make an appointment.
- Step 6: Attend visa Interview
Yes, an appointment is mandatory for Portugal Visa in order to provide your biometrics and submit your visa documents.
According to the EU, a single-entry Schengen Visa allows entry to the Schengen area only once, meaning you are not permitted to re-enter the Schengen Area after leaving, while a multiple-entry Schengen Visa allows multiple entries into the Schengen Area within the visa’s validity period (90 days total within 180-day period).
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Travellerzdezire has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on official government websites. We avoid using tertiary references.
- Embassy of Portugal in India : https://novadeli.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Portugal : https://portaldiplomatico.mne.gov.pt/en/
- Portugal Tourism : https://www.turismodeportugal.pt/en/Pages/homepage.aspx
- Visit Portugal : https://www.visitportugal.com/en/
Disclaimer: Travellerzdezire is an independent registered visa consultancy and we are not an embassy to issue visa. We assist with documentation and visa application support. Visa decisions are sole decision by country embassy or consulate.
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