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Portugal visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Portugal visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ancara.embaixadaportugal.mne.pt
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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Maximum stay: Residence visa: 4 months, two entries, to apply for the permit; temporary stay visa: the programme, under one year
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 Turkey
- Embassy of Portugal in Ankara
Kırlangıç Caddesi 39, 06680 Ankara
- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Izmir
Gazi Osman Paşa Bulvarı 10, 35210 İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Antalya
Akdeniz Bulvarı 262, 07130 Antalya
- Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Istanbul
Yunus Emre Caddesi 8, 34418 Istanbul
All missions of Portugal in Turkey
Portugal has 4 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Izmir, Antalya and Istanbul.
Portugal: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,086 | 1,010 | 76 | 6.9% | 68.3% |
| 2024 | 2,163 | 1,975 | 58 | 2.9% | 61.1% |
| 2025 | 3,921 | 3,785 | 136 | 3.5% | 62.0% |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Ankara) received 3,921 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,785. 3.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 2.9%. Applications rose by 81% compared with 2024 (2,163).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 21st most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Portuguese citizens travelling to Turkey
PortugalTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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 Turkey 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Portugal
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Portugal is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Portuguese embassy in Ankara, 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 Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Portugal when it is the main destination of the trip.
Portugal’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Spain requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.
Where is the Portuguese embassy in Turkey?
The Portuguese embassy in Turkey is in Ankara.
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 Turkey?
Turkey admits Portuguese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.