Central African Republic
Portugal
Portugal visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
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
For the tourist visa, Portugal’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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 Central African Republic
Portugal has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Portuguese citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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.
Citizens of the Central African Republic planning a trip to Portugal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Portugal
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Portugal has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Portugal accredited to the Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Spain requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic requires Portuguese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of the Central African Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Is there an embassy of Portugal in the Central African Republic?
No. Portugal has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
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 the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic requires Portuguese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Portugal visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.