Schengen area
Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa for a holiday in Portugal of up to 90 days. Applications are lodged at VFS Global centres in India and decided by the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Goa. The file is checked for a clear trip plan, a round-trip flight reservation, accommodation for every night and bank-stamped proof of funds.
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.
Schengen visa application form, fully completed and signed by each applicant; for minors, signed by the parent or legal guardian. All pages must be submitted.
Issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after the planned return, with at least two empty pages. Handwritten passports and passports with observations on the data page are not accepted.
All old passports held together with a rubber band (not stapled), plus clear copies of earlier Schengen visas and any valid UK, USA or Canada visas.
Two passport-size photos, white background, not older than 6 months, 35-40 mm wide. One pasted on the form, one clipped to the last passport page.
Original letter explaining the plan of the visit, referring to the intended transport and itinerary.
Round-trip reservation in the traveller's name with departure and return dates; proof of intra-Schengen travel if visiting more than one country.
Original policy from the approved insurer list, minimum EUR 30,000, valid for the full stay, with the Travel Health Declaration.
Hotel confirmation, holiday-home rental document, campus residence reservation or package tour covering every night of the stay.
Last 3 months of personal bank statements as originals on A4, stamped and signed by the bank.
Last 3 months of salary slips and salary account statements, ITR-V for the last 2 assessment years and the employer's letter approving leave.
Business registration, GST registration, partnership deed or other proof of ownership, 3 months of personal and business statements, and personal and company ITR-V for 2 years.
If any embassy or high commission refused you a visa in the last 2 years, include the refusal notice or a written explanation.
If you continue to the UK, USA, Canada or another third country after Schengen, that visa must be obtained first.
Travel medical 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.
The tourism checklist asks for a round-trip flight reservation in the traveller's name showing both the departure and the return date. If you will visit several Schengen countries, add proof of the internal legs: intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental.
Get it for ₹708Proof of accommodation is needed for the whole planned stay in the Schengen area: a hotel reservation confirmation, a holiday-home rental document, a campus residence reservation, or a package tour with advance payments.
Get it for ₹590Questions
Yes. The tourism checklist of the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi lists a round-trip flight reservation in the traveller's name showing the departure and return dates. It asks for a reservation, not a paid ticket, and notes that a booked ticket does not lead to faster processing.
Yes. You must show accommodation for the entire planned stay in the Schengen area. Accepted proof includes a hotel reservation confirmation, a holiday-home rental document, a campus residence reservation or a package tour.
You can apply up to 6 months before travel, and the embassy strongly advises applying at least one month ahead. Get the reservation shortly before your VFS appointment so it is still valid and verifiable while the file is being examined.
Yes. For Portugal the VFS service fee must be paid online in advance, and the appointment is confirmed only after payment. This applies at all centres across India.
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. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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