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Portugal visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Portugal, 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 seul.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in South Korea
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68 | 65 | 2 | 3.0% | 36.9% |
| 2025 | 136 | 124 | 12 | 8.8% | 11.3% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in South Korea (Seoul) received 136 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 124. The refusal rate was 8.8%. The refusal rate rose by 5.8 points from 3.0% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 100% compared with 2024 (68).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.5% of the applications lodged in South Korea that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Spain to 12.1% at those of France. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 10th most applied-for Schengen state in South Korea.
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 South Korea, 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 2024–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to South Korea
PortugalSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea 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.
Before travelling from South Korea to Portugal, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Portugal
South Korean 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 South Korean 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 South Korean citizens
Spain admits South Korean citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to South Korea
Portuguese citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Korea and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Portugal, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Portugal?
South Korean 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 South Korea?
Portuguese citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, South Korean 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.