Botswana
Portugal
Portugal visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 31 October 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
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 Botswana
Portugal has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Botswana
PortugalBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana 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 Botswana 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Portugal
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Portugal has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Portugal accredited to Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Spain requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Botswana
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of Botswana must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Is there an embassy of Portugal in Botswana?
No. Portugal has no embassy in Botswana.
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 Botswana?
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Botswana, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Portugal visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Portugal obtained in advance.
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.