Eritrea
Portugal
Portugal visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens 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
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 Eritrea
Portugal has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Eritrea
PortugalEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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.
Eritrean citizens 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Portugal has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Portugal accredited to Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Spain requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Portuguese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Is there an embassy of Portugal in Eritrea?
No. Portugal has no embassy in Eritrea.
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 Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Portuguese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Eritrean 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.