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Portugal visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Portugal admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at toquio.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in Japan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 120 | 4 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| 2024 | 202 | 186 | 8 | 4.1% | 24.7% |
| 2025 | 383 | 337 | 46 | 12.0% | 12.2% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Japan (Tokyo) received 383 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 337. 12.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 4.1%: the rate rose by 7.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 90% compared with 2024 (202).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.8% of the applications lodged in Japan that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Austria to 11.7% at those of Germany. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Japan.
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 Japan, 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 Japan
PortugalJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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.
For a trip from Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Portugal
Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese citizens
Spain admits Japanese citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Japan
Japan admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Portugal?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Japan admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Portugal without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.