China passport → Portugal

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Visa required in advance

Chinese passport holders need a visa for Portugal, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Portugal at a glance

Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Portuguese
Calling code: +351
Region: Southern Europe

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Portugal for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Southern Europe for Chinese passport holders

AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
San MarinoVisa-free90 days
SerbiaVisa-free30 days
CroatiaVisa required
GreeceVisa required
ItalyVisa required

Common questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Chinese passport holders need a visa for Portugal, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Portugal?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in Portugal?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Chinese citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The China passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.