Portugal Visa Requirements for South Africans
Portugal requires a visa for South Africans
South African passport holders require a visa to enter Portugal. Where you lodge the application, what it costs and how long it takes are set out below.
- Entry requirement
- Visa Required
- Stay allowed
- 90 days in any 180-day period
- Passport validity
- Valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area, and issued within the last 10 years
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Applying for a Portugal visa in South Africa
- Where the application is decided
- Consulate General of Portugal, Johannesburg
- Where you lodge it
- VFS Global
- Application centres
- Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban
- Visa fee (adult)
- EUR 90
- Visa fee (child 6–11)
- EUR 45 (aged 6 to 11)
- Service fee
- ZAR 609 per application, including VAT, on top of the visa fee
- Processing time
- About 15 calendar days
- Book your appointment
- VFS recommends applying about 90 days before you travel
Applications are by appointment and must be lodged in person. Your passport needs at least three blank pages and must stay valid for six months beyond your return.
If your case is not straightforward
The application is the same for everyone. What differs is how you prove income and ties. These cover the situations that need building differently:
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Source: visa.vfsglobal.com. Checked 13 August 2026. If you spot something out of date, tell us at help@getvisa.co.za.
Information last reviewed: . Always verify with the relevant embassy before travelling.