Portugal Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Portugal. Portugal, as an EU member, enforces EU sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Portugal.
No visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Portugal.
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
North Korea to Portugal: What You Need to Know
Portugal participates in EU sanctions against North Korea. Portugal does not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea. EU comprehensive sanctions apply fully in Portugal.
How to Get There
South Korean citizens, including naturalized North Korean defectors, can travel to Portugal visa-free under the EU-South Korea arrangement.
Money & Banking
Financial transactions with North Korea are prohibited under EU regulations in Portugal.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Portugal as citizens of their adopted countries.