Portugal Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Portugal, costing €90 ($98 USD). With Portuguese Embassy operations in Kabul suspended, Afghans apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, or the Portuguese Consulate in Dubai. A Portuguese Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen countries.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Portugal.
Apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Islamabad or the Portuguese Consulate in Dubai. Required documents: completed Schengen application form, valid Afghan passport (at least 3 months beyond planned return from Schengen), two biometric passport photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 Schengen-wide), confirmed return flights, accommodation proof for all nights, 3 months of bank statements, employment letter and payslips, and evidence of ties to your country of current residence. The €90 fee is paid at the embassy. Processing takes 15 business days on average.
Portugal is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Portugal: What You Need to Know
Portugal is a Schengen member: a Portuguese Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Schengen fee is €90 since June 2024. The Portuguese Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in August 2021. Afghan nationals apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Islamabad or the Portuguese Consulate in Dubai. Portugal has historic connections to the Islamic world through the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to 15th centuries, and Portuguese cities retain significant Islamic architectural heritage. Applicants should document strong ties to their current country of residence.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to Portugal. Route via Dubai (DXB) with flydubai or Emirates then TAP Air Portugal or another carrier to Lisbon (LIS), or via Islamabad (ISB) through Gulf hubs then onward to Portugal. Via Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines then TAP or Iberia to Lisbon is another option. Total journey time from Kabul to Lisbon is typically 14 to 20 hours.
Money & Banking
Portugal uses the euro (EUR). Visa and Mastercard are universally accepted. Portugal is one of western Europe's more affordable destinations: budget meals €8 to €12, mid-range restaurants €15 to €25. Lisbon and Porto have good public transport. Tipping 10 percent is appreciated. Budget hostels from €25 per night. ATMs are widely available. Portugal is generally excellent value compared to western European neighbours.
Practical Tips
Lisbon's Alfama district, Belem Tower, and Jeronimos Monastery are key attractions. Sintra's UNESCO-listed palaces and castles are 40 minutes from Lisbon. Porto's Douro River waterfront and port wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia are a highlight. The Algarve coast in southern Portugal has some of Europe's finest beaches. Sintra, Obidos, and Evora are charming day trips from Lisbon. Portuguese cuisine features bacalhau (salt cod), pasteis de nata (custard tarts), and fresh seafood. Portugal has an important Islamic heritage visible in Azulejo tiles and Alentejo architecture.