Portugal visa from the UK

Schengen short-stay visa

Stay

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

Apply

Up to 6 months before travel, and at least 15 days before

Decision

Usually within 15 calendar days, sometimes up to 45

In person

Biometrics at a visa application centre in the UK

Apply through Portugal if it is your main destination, or your first point of entry when you spend equal time in several Schengen countries.

About Portugal

Portugal has Atlantic beaches, tiled cities and mild weather for most of the year. Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve coast are the three main stops.

• CapitalLisbon
• LanguagePortuguese
• CurrencyEuro (€)
• Best time to visitMarch to June and September to October

Most visited places in Portugal

• LisbonBelém Tower, the Alfama district, tram 28 and viewpoints over the Tagus.
• PortoThe Ribeira riverside, the Dom Luís I bridge and port wine cellars.
• SintraPena Palace and wooded hills, a short train ride from Lisbon.
• The AlgarveGolden cliffs and beaches around Lagos, Albufeira and Faro.
• MadeiraA green Atlantic island known for levada walks and Funchal.
• Douro ValleyTerraced vineyards along the river east of Porto.

Documents you will usually need

• Passport with enough validity and blank pages
• Proof of your UK status, such as a BRP, BRC, eVisa share code, PR or ILR
• Completed visa application form
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Travel itinerary and flight reservation
• Hotel booking or other proof of accommodation
• Travel medical insurance (at least €30,000 cover for Schengen)
• Bank statements showing regular income and enough funds
• Employment, business or student documents
• Cover letter explaining the purpose of your trip

Requirements change and differ by nationality. We confirm the current checklist for your case before you pay any fee.

How we help

1. Tell us your plans

   Send your destination, travel dates and current UK status. We confirm which visa you need and quote our service fee.

2. We book your appointment

   We look for the earliest suitable slot at the visa application centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

3. We prepare your file

   Application form, cover letter, itinerary, reservations and insurance, checked against the current checklist for your destination.

4. You attend and travel

   Attend your appointment with the file we prepared. The embassy makes the decision and returns your passport.

Visa approval is never guaranteed. The decision belongs to the embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Avoid buying non-refundable flights or hotels before your visa is granted.