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Portugal visa for Bahraini citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Portugal visa?

Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days

Apply on E-VISA – Portuguese MFA appointment and application portal

All visa types for Portugal

Portugal’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt. Processing time, as Portugal states it: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Where to apply in Bahrain

Portugal has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Portuguese citizens travelling to Bahrain

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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 Bahrain 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).

Good to know

How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Portugal

How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bahraini citizens apply

Portugal has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Portugal accredited to Bahrain from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Portugal for visas; the official visa portal of Portugal names the right place.

Portugal and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.

Portugal’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens

Spain requires Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Portuguese citizens travelling to Bahrain

Portuguese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.

Is there an embassy of Portugal in Bahrain?

No. Portugal has no embassy in Bahrain.

How much does the Portugal tourist visa cost?

Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, extendable to 45 days.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Portuguese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bahrain, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Bahraini citizens enter Portugal visa-free?

No; Bahraini citizens need a visa for Portugal obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.