- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) - Tourism
- Where to apply
- Book an appointment and prepay the VFS service fee online, then submit documents and biometrics at a VFS Global Portugal visa application centre in India. The decision is taken by the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa, depending on jurisdiction. Only people who have lived in India for at least six months can apply here.
- Visa fee
- EUR 90 (INR 10,109) for adults; EUR 45 (INR 5,055) for children aged 6 to 12; free under 6. VFS service charge INR 3,513. The rupee amount follows the exchange rate and can change without notice.
- Processing time
- A decision is normally taken within 15 calendar days of the application being accepted as admissible, extendable to 45 calendar days in individual cases. VFS accepts files only up to 15 working days before travel; the embassy advises applying at least one month ahead.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- Original travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 cover (or USD 50,000 / CHF 50,000) per person, covering medical repatriation, urgent care and emergency hospital treatment for the entire Schengen stay, submitted with the Travel Health Declaration.
Source: VFS Global overview for Portugal and the Embassy of Portugal New Delhi 'Checklist for Schengen Visa (Tourism)' supplied for India, 2025-2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.