Portugal Visa RequirementsFor Venezuela passport holders
Venezuelans enjoy visa-free travel to Portugal for up to 90 days per 180-day period. Lisbon is a key gateway to Europe for many Venezuelan travelers, with TAP Air Portugal connecting Caracas to Lisbon.
Great news! Venezuela passport holders can enter Portugal without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is needed. Carry your Venezuelan passport, return or onward ticket, accommodation booking, and proof of sufficient funds. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is the main international gateway. Porto Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport (OPO) also handles international flights. TAP Air Portugal flies from Caracas (CCS) to Lisbon.
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
Venezuelan passport
Valid Venezuelan passport with at least 3 months validity beyond planned stay.
Return or onward ticket
Confirmed return or onward flight from Portugal (TAP Air Portugal operates direct Caracas-Lisbon flights).
Proof of accommodation
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation in Lisbon, Porto, or other cities.
Proof of financial means
Approximately EUR 75 per day as the Portuguese guideline.
Travel insurance Recommended
Recommended for medical coverage.
Current Travel Situation
Venezuela to Portugal: What You Need to Know
Portugal is a founding Schengen member and has long maintained bilateral visa waiver agreements with Venezuela. Lisbon has become a particularly important city for the Venezuelan diaspora, with a growing community in the Portuguese capital. TAP Air Portugal operates flights connecting Caracas to Lisbon, making Portugal often the first Schengen country Venezuelans enter. Portugal is also popular for its quality of life, affordability, and Portuguese-Venezuelan cultural connections through shared Latin heritage. The 90-day Schengen limit is cumulative.
How to Get There
For stays beyond 90 days, Portugal offers several visa pathways popular with Venezuelans: the D7 passive income visa for those with sufficient funds or income, and programs for those with Portuguese ancestry. Apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Caracas (Quinta La Viñeta, Calle La Viñeta, Alta Florida, Caracas) or through Portuguese consulates.
Money & Banking
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted in Lisbon, Porto, and tourist areas. ATMs (Multibanco) are extremely common and offer good exchange rates. Portugal is one of the more affordable Western European destinations; budget around 80-130 EUR per day for mid-range travel.
Practical Tips
Portugal is one of Western Europe's more affordable countries, especially compared to France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Azores, and Madeira offer diverse experiences. The Azores and Madeira are part of the EU/Schengen and count toward your 90-day limit. Portugal is a popular long-term residence choice for Venezuelans with Portuguese ancestry or who apply for the D7 passive income visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa to visit Portugal?
No. Venezuelan passport holders can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days. Portugal is a founding Schengen member and Venezuela's bilateral Schengen visa waiver agreements remain in force. Portugal is one of the most important European destinations for Venezuelans.
Are there direct flights from Caracas to Lisbon?
Yes. TAP Air Portugal operates flights between Caracas (CCS) and Lisbon (LIS). This makes Lisbon one of the most directly accessible Schengen capitals from Venezuela and a common entry point to Europe for Venezuelan travelers.
Why is Portugal especially important for Venezuelan travelers?
Portugal combines several advantages: direct flight access from Caracas via TAP, visa-free entry, affordability, welcoming culture, strong Venezuelan diaspora community, and pathways for longer-term residency (D7 passive income visa, Golden Visa historically, language courses). Many Venezuelans use Lisbon as a base to explore the rest of Europe.
Is there a Venezuelan community in Portugal?
Yes and growing. Lisbon has seen a significant increase in Venezuelan residents over recent years. Portuguese is linguistically close to Spanish (both Romance languages) making adaptation easier, and Portugal's warm culture and cost of living have attracted many Venezuelans.
What is Portugal's D7 passive income visa?
The D7 visa (passive income visa) allows non-EU citizens with sufficient passive income (pensions, rentals, investments) or savings to reside in Portugal. For Venezuelans who meet the income threshold (approximately EUR 760 per month as of recent guidelines), it is a pathway to long-term legal residency and eventually Portuguese citizenship. Apply at the Portuguese Embassy in Caracas or a consulate abroad.
What are the top destinations in Portugal for Venezuelan visitors?
Lisbon (Alfama, Belem Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Sintra day trip), Porto (Ribeira district, port wine cellars, Douro Valley), the Algarve (southern beaches: Sagres, Lagos, Albufeira), Azores (volcanic islands, whale watching), and Madeira (subtropical gardens, levada walks).
What is the currency in Portugal?
Portugal uses the Euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted (Multibanco/MB Way are the local systems). ATMs are extremely common. Portugal is one of Western Europe's more affordable countries; budget EUR 70-130 per day in Lisbon.
Can Venezuelans with Portuguese ancestry apply for Portuguese citizenship?
Yes. If you can prove Portuguese ancestry (typically a parent or grandparent born in Portugal), you may be eligible for Portuguese citizenship by descent. Portugal also has legislation covering descendants of Sephardic Jews expelled from Portugal in 1496; this may apply to some Venezuelan families. Portuguese citizenship grants full EU citizenship and rights.