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Portugal visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at camberra.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 306 | 299 | 7 | 2.3% | 36.1% |
| 2024 | 252 | 221 | 2 | 0.9% | 21.3% |
| 2025 | 275 | 261 | 14 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Sydney and Canberra) received 275 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 261. 5.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 0.9%: the rate rose by 4.2 points. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (252).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 10th most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to Australia
PortugalAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Portugal
Travel advice for Portugal
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Australia to Portugal, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Portugal at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Portugal (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Portugal (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Portugal
Australian citizens may stay in Portugal for up to 90 days. Days in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Portugal and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Portugal count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Portugal’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Spain admits Australian citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Australia
Before flying to Australia, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Portugal?
Australian citizens can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Before flying to Australia, Portuguese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Australian citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Portugal without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.