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Lisbon tram 28
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Visit / Tourist Visa
🇵🇹 Portugal
schengen type c — portugal consulate.
Portugal Schengen visa — Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Madeira.
Visa type
Schengen Type C — Portugal Consulate
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180-day period
Validity
Single or multi-entry
Processing
15 calendar days
Entry
Single / Multiple
Overview
Portugal Schengen Type C — Portugal Consulate — 2026 guide
Portugal issues Schengen Type C visas via VFS Mumbai. Portugal has become Europe's trendiest budget destination — Lisbon, Porto, Algarve beaches, Madeira. Mark Consultant files Portuguese Schengen with Lisbon–Porto–Sintra–Douro Valley itineraries.
Why this visa
Highlights of the Portugal visa
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Porto + Douro Valley
Port wine cellars, world's oldest demarcated wine region.
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Sintra fairytale palaces
Pena, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle.
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Algarve golden coast
Benagil sea cave, Faro, Lagos cliffs, beach resorts.
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Madeira archipelago
Levada walks, Funchal, whale watching, Cristiano Ronaldo airport.
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Best-value Western Europe
Great food + wine + weather at half the price of France/UK.
Places to visit
Top attractions in Portugal
Lisbon
Alfama, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, LX Factory.
Porto
Ribeira, Livraria Lello, port cellars, Douro river cruise.
Sintra
Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle.
Algarve
Benagil cave, Lagos, Albufeira, Faro islands.
Madeira
Funchal, Cabo Girão, levada hikes, poncha cocktail.
Óbidos & Nazaré
Walled medieval town, world's biggest surf waves.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 1Portugal is main destination
- 2Sufficient funds — €40/day
- 3Confirmed accommodation & flights
- 4Schengen insurance €30,000
Documents
Documents checklist
📄Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with 2 blank pages
📄Recent passport-size photographs (as per country specs)
📄Completed visa application form
📄Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
📄Hotel booking / accommodation proof for entire stay
📄Bank statements — last 6 months (personal + salary account)
📄ITR / Form 16 — last 3 years
📄Employment letter / NOC from employer with leave approval
📄Cover letter with detailed travel itinerary
📄Travel insurance (minimum coverage as per country)
📄Lisbon + Porto hotel bookings
📄Internal flight to Madeira / Algarve if applicable
Our process
Pune to boarding — filing timeline
01
VFS Mumbai slot
Book Portugal consulate appointment.
02
Form + insurance + fee
Schengen application.
03
Biometrics
Fingerprints + photo.
04
Decision
15 calendar days.
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Collection
VFS return.
Fee & timeline
Investment
Total cost
€90 + VFS + professional ₹15,000+
Processing time
15 calendar days
Insider tips
Pro tips from Mark Consultant
- ★ Book Livraria Lello (Harry Potter bookshop) online to skip queues.
- ★ Lisbon tram 28 goes best early morning — avoid pickpockets.
- ★ Madeira has no Schengen border — same visa applies.
FAQs
Portugal visitor visa FAQs
Is Madeira part of Schengen visa?
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Yes — Madeira is a Portuguese autonomous region and fully within Schengen. Your Portugal Schengen visa is valid.
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