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Portugal visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Portugal requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt
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.
Portuguese missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Portugal in Nairobi
Eliud Mathu Street 1090, 00100 Nairobi
Portugal has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Kenya
PortugalKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya 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 Kenya 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 Kenyan citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Portuguese embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Portugal; fees, documents and processing times are published by Portugal.
Portugal and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Portugal lets Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Spain requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Kenya
Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Kenya?
The Portuguese embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
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 Kenya?
Portuguese citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.