In short
Portugal is one of the 29 Schengen states. In 2025 it refused 20.3% of the 15,422 visa applications it got from India. The India average, worked out the same way, was 15.7%. The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Portugal asks for €75 for each entry, plus €40 a day. You apply to Portugal only if it is your main destination.
- Refused in 2025
- 20.3%India average: 15.7%
- Applications from India, 2025
- 15,42216th of 28 states
- Share of all Indian applications
- 1.3%of 1,153,748
- Money per day
- €75 for each entry, plus €40 a day
- Visa fee
- €90 per traveller€45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6
- Where to apply
- VFS Global
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Can I apply to Portugal if I visit other countries too?
Only if Portugal is your main destination. That is the country where you spend the most nights, or the main reason for your trip. If there is no main destination, you apply to the country you enter first. This is Article 5 of the EU Visa Code.
Going to Spain as well? Add every country and your nights to the which-country tool. It applies the rule for you.
What was Portugal’s refusal rate for Indians in 2025?
Portugal refused 20.3% of the 15,422 applications it got from India in 2025. Worked out the same way, all Indian applications averaged 15.7%. So Portugal was 4.6 points above the India average.
It was 16th of 28 states by applications from India, with 1.3% of the total.
These are past averages, not advice. You can’t pick a country for better odds. Your own documents decide your result.
Source: EU visa statistics, 2025 edition (European Commission, DG HOME) (opens in a new tab), published 28 May 2026. Rate: refusals divided by applications, for the state and for the India average.
How much money do I need for a Portugal visa?
Portugal asks for €75 for each entry, plus €40 a day. This can be waived if your food and stay are covered for the whole trip. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show you can cover your stay.
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Source: EU border guards’ handbook, Annex 25 (DG HOME, 1 April 2026) (opens in a new tab).
How much is the Portugal visa fee?
The fee is €90 per traveller aged 12 or over. Children aged 6 to 11 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing. You pay it in rupees, at the rate Portugal sets. It is not refunded if you are refused. The visa centre adds its own service charge.
Where do I apply for a Portugal visa in India?
Portugal takes visa applications in India through VFS Global centres. Read Portugal’s official visa page first, then book a slot on the VFS Global site. Each centre serves a fixed area, so use the one for where you live.
Portugal’s official visa page (opens in a new tab)Book at VFS Global (opens in a new tab)
Centres and fees can change. Check the official page before you book. VizaReady is not linked to any embassy or visa centre.
What documents do I need for Portugal?
Portugal uses the same EU list as every Schengen state in India. You need a signed form and a passport from the last 10 years. Add a cover letter, travel and stay bookings, and travel insurance of at least €30,000. You also need 3 months of stamped bank statements and 2 years of tax returns.
Add the papers for your situation:
- Employed: recent pay slips and a leave letter from your employer.
- Self-employed: proof of your business, such as its registration.
- Student: a letter from your school or college.
- Retired: your pension statements.
- Child under 18: consent from both parents.
Source: EU document list for India, C(2025) 4379 (opens in a new tab); EU Visa Code, Articles 12, 14 and 15 (opens in a new tab).
When should I apply for a Portugal visa?
Apply no more than 6 months before you travel, and as a rule at least 15 days before. Portugal should decide within 15 days, but it can take up to 45. In busy months, book your centre slot early.
Work out your apply-by dates or count your days in any 180.
Source: EU Visa Code, Articles 9 and 23 (opens in a new tab).
Questions about Portugal
Is Portugal in the Schengen area?
Yes. Portugal is one of the 29 Schengen states. A Schengen visa from any of them lets you visit Portugal for up to 90 days in any 180.
How many Indians applied for a Portugal visa in 2025?
Portugal got 15,422 Schengen visa applications from India in 2025 and refused 20.3% of them, per EU data. That was 1.3% of all Indian applications.
How much bank balance do I need for a Portugal visa?
Portugal asks for €75 for each entry, plus €40 a day. Multiply it by your days there. Your bank statements for the last 3 months should show that you can cover it.
Can I apply to Portugal to get better odds?
No. The country you apply to is set by your trip, not by refusal rates. Article 5 of the EU Visa Code says you apply to your main destination.
Is the Portugal visa fee refunded if I am refused?
No. The €90 fee is not refunded after a refusal. That is why it helps to check your file before you pay it.