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Portugal visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Portugal requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Portuguese missions in Sri Lanka
Portugal has 1 mission in Sri Lanka. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Colombo.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
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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 Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Portugal has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka, and its honorary consulate in Colombo normally does not issue visas. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Portugal accredited to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Spain requires Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Portuguese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal requires Sri Lankan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Portugal in Sri Lanka?
No. Portugal has no embassy in Sri Lanka, only honorary consulates in Colombo.
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 Sri Lanka?
Portuguese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.