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Portugal Schengen Short-Stay Visa (type C)

6 facts quoted from the official source

The Schengen short-stay visa permits visits to Portugal for up to 90 days, commonly for professional or family-visit purposes.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is for nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland who meet its specific conditions.
  • Financial resourcesBorder authorities may require evidence of sufficient means for the stay and return journey.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or other valid travel document is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsPossession of the visa does not automatically guarantee admission at the border.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingA Schengen short-stay visa permits a maximum stay of 90 days in any 180-day period.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the type C to Portugal?
The official source states: The Schengen short-stay visa permits visits to Portugal for up to 90 days, commonly for professional or family-visit purposes.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Border authorities may require evidence of sufficient means for the stay and return journey. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.pt page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ptLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Portugal government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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1 other short stay & visit route to Portugal.

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