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Portugal visas

Portugal business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Visa-exempt travellers can visit for business without applying for a visa.

Ways to get a Portugal business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders covered by the short-stay visa exemption can visit Portugal for business.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a short-stay visa.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    Up to five years. New applicants normally receive validity covering their intended trip.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: EUR 90. Reductions and exemptions apply. External service fee: up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    Normally a decision within 15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.
    1. Apply to Portugal's embassy or consulate if Portugal is your main destination.
    2. Lodge the application no earlier than six months before entry.
    3. Attend your first application in person and provide biometric details if required.
    4. Pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who are not visa-exempt and have no other qualifying permission need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Listed visa-exempt passport holders can make short business visits. EU single market citizens have separate rights to enter and work.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Portugal's embassy or consulate if Portugal is your main destination.
  2. Submit your application no earlier than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and provide biometric details if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee.

What to bring

  • A recognised travel document.
  • Supporting documents for the application.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • The short-stay allowance is shared across the Schengen Area.
  • Portugal's funds requirement is EUR 40 per day plus EUR 75 per entry.
  • A visa-free business visit does not give permission to work in Portugal.
  • Long visa validity does not remove the short-stay limit.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Portugal?

Business visitors who are not visa-exempt and have no other qualifying permission need a Schengen visa. Listed visa-exempt passport holders can make short business visits. EU single market citizens have separate rights to enter and work.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Portugal?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Portugal without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders covered by the short-stay visa exemption can visit Portugal for business.

How long can I stay on a Portugal business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Portugal business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. Fee reductions and exemptions can apply. An external application service may charge up to EUR 120 extra.

How long does a Portugal business visa take?

Normally a decision within 15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.

How long is a Portugal business visa valid?

Schengen visas can be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries, as issued..

What documents do I need for a Portugal business visa?

A recognised travel document.; Supporting documents for the application.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Portugal business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Portugal's embassy or consulate if Portugal is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit your application no earlier than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and provide biometric details if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Portugal business visa?

The short-stay allowance is shared across the Schengen Area. Portugal's funds requirement is EUR 40 per day plus EUR 75 per entry. A visa-free business visit does not give permission to work in Portugal.

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