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Portugal visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
Portugal admits Ukrainian citizens without a visa 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 portaldascomunidades.mne.pt
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Portugal: visa decisions in Ukraine
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 294 | 267 | 27 | 9.2% | 94.0% |
| 2024 | 689 | 536 | 69 | 11.4% | 80.0% |
| 2025 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 47.1% | – |
In 2025, Portugal’s embassy and consulates in Ukraine (Kyiv) received 34 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 18. 47.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 11.4%: the rate rose by 35.7 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 95% compared with 2024 (689).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.7% of the applications lodged in Ukraine that year, from 5.2% at the consulates of Romania to 23.9% at those of France. Portugal’s consulates worldwide refused 23.3%. Portugal was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Ukraine.
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 Ukraine, 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 Ukraine
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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 Ukraine 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 Ukrainian citizens can stay in Portugal
Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian 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 Ukrainian citizens
Spain admits Ukrainian citizens visa-free.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Ukraine
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for Ukraine: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Ukraine and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Portugal admits Ukrainian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Portugal?
Ukrainian 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 Ukraine?
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for Ukraine: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter Portugal visa-free?
Yes, Ukrainian 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.