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Portugal visa for Colombian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Colombian 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 bogota.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in Colombia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 10 | 1 | – | – |
| 2024 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 27.3% | – |
| 2025 | 44 | 42 | 2 | 4.5% | 76.2% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Colombia (Bogotá) received 44 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 42. 4.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 27.3%: the rate fell by 22.7 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 69% compared with 2024 (26).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.0% of the applications lodged in Colombia that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 7th most applied-for Schengen state in Colombia.
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 Colombia, 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 Colombia
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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.
For a trip from Colombia to Portugal, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Colombian citizens can stay in Portugal
Colombian 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 Colombian 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 Colombian citizens
Spain admits Colombian citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Colombia
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Colombia and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No visa is needed by Colombian citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Colombian citizens stay in Portugal?
Colombian 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 Colombia?
No visa is needed by Portuguese citizens for Colombia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Colombian citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, Colombian 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.