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Canada → Portugal: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa-free entry

As a Canada citizen you can enter Portugal without a visa (up to 90 days).

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourist / Family Visit Visa (Schengen C)

    Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and family visits up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Who fits: Non-exempt travelers visiting Portugal for tourism, family visits, or similar short stays where Portugal is the main destination.
    Gov fees: Schengen general fee EUR 90; reduced fee EUR 45 where applicable; exemptions include children under 6, study-trip students/teachers, researchers, young nonprofit representatives and EU/EEA/Swiss family members. — Fee covers processing only; it is nonrefundable and does not guarantee issuance. Confirm the live amount and exemptions with the consulate.
    Official source: MNE Vistos — Short Stay Visa documentation · MNE Vistos — Type of Schengen visas · MNE Vistos — Schengen visa fees · gov.pt — Request a short-term Schengen visa
    MNE e-Visa portal https://pedidodevistos.mne.gov.pt/VistosOnline/?lang=ENG

    Documents

    • Harmonised Schengen application form, completed and signed (guardian signs for minors)
    • Passport photograph meeting European requirements
    • Passport valid 3+ months beyond exit, issued within the previous 10 years, with 2 blank pages, plus copies of prior passports/visas
    • Proof of regular status if applying outside your country of nationality
    • Return travel reservation (return ticket)
    • Travel medical insurance covering all Schengen states (minimum EUR 30,000)
    • Work/economic evidence: employment certificate and salary plus last 3 bank statements proving means for the stay and return
    • Hotel reservation for each night, or signed term of responsibility (termo de responsabilidade); if staying with family, proof of family relationship and housing conditions
    • Minors: travel authorization or court decision where applicable
    • Entry visa for the onward destination, if applicable

    FAQ

    How long can I stay?
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Use the European Commission short-stay calculator linked from the MNE short-stay page to check remaining days.

    Does the visa guarantee entry?
    No. At the border you may be asked for supporting documents (means, accommodation, invitation, insurance), so carry copies of what you submitted.

    Which consulate do I apply to on a multi-country trip?
    The Schengen state of your longest stay, or the first-entry state if stays are equal.

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