Schengen destinations
Portugal
Portugal short-stay Schengen visa guidance with standard document checklist and VFS/consulate application information.
Information may change; confirm current requirements with the official embassy or visa application centre before you travel.
Visa types & stay
Max stay
Up to 90 days within 180 days
- Short-Stay Type C
- Tourism
- Business
- Family visits
Documents required
- Application
- Passport issued within last 10 years and valid at least 3 months beyond departure with 2 blank pages
- 2 recent photos
- UK residence evidence
- Accommodation
- Insurance minimum EUR 30,000
- Round-trip transport
- Cover letter/itinerary
- Financial evidence
Documents by applicant
- Employed, self-employed, students, retirees, business, medical and minors have additional supporting documents
Fees
- Adult EUR 90
- Age 6–11 EUR 45
- Under 6 free
- Visa-centre fee listed GBP 23
- Optional premium lounge GBP 70
Processing time
Usually around 15 calendar days; can reach 30–45 days in some cases
How to apply
VFS Global or Portuguese embassy/consulate; the page also promotes document and appointment handling