Portugal Visa RequirementsFor Colombia passport holders
Colombian citizens can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Colombia gained Schengen visa-free access in December 2015. Portugal has a particularly special relationship with the Americas through its colonial history, and the cultural and linguistic proximity between Portugal and Latin America makes it one of the most natural European destinations for Colombian travelers.
Great news! Colombia passport holders can enter Portugal without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for Colombian passport holders visiting Portugal (and all Schengen countries) for up to 90 days in 180 days. Ensure your Colombian passport has at least 3 months validity beyond your planned stay. At Lisbon Airport (LIS), Colombian citizens pass through the non-EU line. The 90-day Schengen allowance is shared across all Schengen countries combined.
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
Required Documents
Valid Colombian passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay)
Return or onward flight ticket Recommended
Proof of accommodation Recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds Recommended
Current Travel Situation
Colombia to Portugal: What You Need to Know
Colombia was granted Schengen visa-free access in December 2015. Portugal is particularly significant for Colombian (and broader Latin American) visitors due to the shared Iberian heritage, the Portuguese language spoken by over 200 million people in Brazil and other former Portuguese territories, and Portugal's unique identity as the nation whose explorers first connected Europe with Africa, Asia, and Brazil. For Colombian visitors, Portugal offers a European experience that feels culturally less foreign than Northern Europe: a warm Mediterranean-influenced climate, Catholic religious heritage, Roman ruins, Moorish architecture, and extraordinary seafood. Portugal also has one of the largest Latin American immigrant communities in Europe, creating familiar cultural spaces in Lisbon.
How to Get There
TAP Air Portugal operates direct flights from Bogota (BOG) to Lisbon (LIS), a very convenient connection, approximately 9-10 hours. This makes Lisbon one of the easiest Western European capitals to reach from Colombia. From Lisbon, budget airlines (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling) connect to dozens of European cities for EUR 20-80.
Money & Banking
Portugal uses the euro (EUR). Portugal is one of Western Europe's most affordable countries: budget EUR 70-130 ($77-143 USD) per day in Lisbon. Portuguese food (bacalhau salt cod, grilled seafood, pasteis de nata custard tarts, local wine and Port) is both outstanding and good value. A restaurant meal with local wine in Lisbon costs EUR 15-25 per person.
Practical Tips
Lisbon: Alfama neighborhood and Sao Jorge Castle, Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery (UNESCO), the iconic yellow tram 28, Time Out Market food hall, and the Douro Valley. Porto: port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, the Ribeira waterfront (UNESCO), and Livraria Lello bookshop (inspiration for Diagon Alley). The Algarve coast: Ponta da Piedade sea stacks, Benagil Sea Cave boat tour, and Sagres at the southwestern tip of Europe (Cape St. Vincent, where Portuguese explorers departed). Sintra: fairy-tale palaces (Pena Palace) and Moorish castle ruins, 30 minutes from Lisbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
No. Colombia gained Schengen visa-free access in December 2015. Colombians can visit Portugal and all 27 Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Are there direct flights from Colombia to Portugal?
Yes. TAP Air Portugal operates direct flights from Bogota (BOG) to Lisbon (LIS), approximately 9-10 hours. This is one of the most direct transatlantic connections from Colombia to Western Europe.
Is Portugal easy to visit from Colombia compared to other European countries?
Portugal is arguably the most accessible European country for Colombians: direct TAP flights from Bogota, Schengen visa-free, shared Iberian cultural roots, affordable prices, and warm weather. Many Colombian travelers use Lisbon as their European gateway and then explore Spain and France by train.