Syria
Portugal
Portugal visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
- 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
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 Syria
Portugal has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Syria
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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.
Syrian citizens planning a trip to Portugal can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the Portuguese embassy in Damascus, 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 Syrian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Spain requires Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Syria
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Syria?
The Portuguese embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
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 Syria?
Portuguese citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Syrian 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.