How long does a Portugal visa take?

A decision usually takes 15 days.

Where do Chinese passport holders apply for a Portugal visa?

You apply online, through the official Portugal application form.

China passport visa for Portugal (tourism)

Q: Do Chinese passport holders need a visa for Portugal?

Yes. Chinese passport holders need a visa to visit Portugal for tourism. This covers passports of the People's Republic of China, including those held by residents of Hong Kong and Macao. The visa-free exemption applies only to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport and the Macao Special Administrative Region passport.

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This covers passports of the People's Republic of China, including those held by residents of Hong Kong and Macao. The visa-free exemption applies only to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport and the Macao Special Administrative Region passport.

Chinese passport holders need a visa to visit Portugal for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa fee	EUR 90
Processing time	15 days

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Why we say this

Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I
Verified on July 14, 2026 (1 day ago).

How applying works

Gather your documents

8 required. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)PassportBank statement / proof of fundsTravel health or medical insurance certificateFlight bookingAccommodation proofVisa application formVisa fee

Also strengthens a discretionary decision

Data concerning close relatives and family membersPurpose of visit letter

We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter and your itinerary

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the EUR 90 visa fee

Paid to the consulate.

Book your biometrics appointment

A slot at the visa centre to give fingerprints and hand in your file.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 15 calendar days.

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Verified sources

vistos.mne.gov.pt

Requirements last updated July 2026.

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Portugal visa requirements for Chinese passport holders