Tanzania
Portugal
Portugal visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 31 October 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.
Where to apply in Tanzania
Portugal has no embassy or consulate in Tanzania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Tanzania
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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.
For a trip from Tanzania 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Tanzanian citizens apply
Portugal has no embassy or career consulate in Tanzania. Tanzanian citizens apply through a mission of Portugal accredited to Tanzania 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 Tanzanian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Spain requires Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Tanzania
Portuguese citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Is there an embassy of Portugal in Tanzania?
No. Portugal has no embassy in Tanzania.
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 Tanzania?
Portuguese citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Portugal obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.