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India visa for Portuguese citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa up to 30 days

India requires a visa from Portuguese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoilisbon.gov.in

Which India visa?

India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)

Key facts

Maximum stay
e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
Processing time
Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours

Apply on Indian e-Visa (Government of India)

All visa types for India

India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.

Indian missions in Portugal

India has 1 mission in Portugal, with its embassy in Lisbon.

Indian citizens travelling to Portugal

IndiaPortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of India

Travel advice for India

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Portugal to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Portuguese citizens can stay in India

Portuguese citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.

How Portuguese citizens apply

The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Portuguese citizens carry the approval when they travel.

India’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens

China admits Portuguese citizens visa-free.

Indian citizens travelling to Portugal

Indian citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for India?

India requires a visa from Portuguese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Portuguese citizens stay in India?

Portuguese citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.

Where is the Indian embassy in Portugal?

The Indian embassy in Portugal is in Lisbon.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Indian citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.

Can Portuguese citizens enter India visa-free?

No; Portuguese citizens need an e-Visa for India.

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.