Portugal visa requirements for Ecuadorian citizens
Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Portugal and must apply for it before the trip at a consulate or embassy.
- Consular fee
- €90
- Minimum passport validity
- 3 months after departure
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Last verified: 24 September 2026
How this visa is processed
BLS International in Quito, on behalf of the Embassy of Spain in Quito, which represents Portugal for Schengen visas
Anyone searching for "Portuguese consulate in Quito" for a visa is usually in for a surprise. The official list of Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that, in Ecuador, short-stay Schengen visas for Portugal are issued by the Embassy of Spain in Quito on Portugal's behalf. In practice the application follows the same route as a visa for Spain: it is lodged exclusively at BLS International, which in Quito is in Torre Gibraltar (avenida República de El Salvador 34-493 and avenida Portugal, fifth floor, telephones +593 22568139 and +593 22500041, info.uio@blshelpline.com). The Portuguese list names only the Embassy in Quito, not the Consulate General of Spain in Guayaquil, so anyone living on the coast should check with BLS before booking there. The fee published by the Embassy of Spain in Quito is USD 99 from age 12 and USD 49 between 6 and 11, free under 6. Portugal has to be the main destination; if the main stay is in another Schengen country, the application belongs to that country.
Official application site →Application details verified on 24 September 2026. Sources: vistos.mne.gov.pt, visa portal of Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Onde deve solicitar visto" page for Schengen visas (Ecuador: Embassy of Spain in Quito, "em representação de Portugal"); exteriores.gob.es, Embassy of Spain in Quito, "Place of lodging of visa applications" (BLS exclusively for Schengen visas, address and contact) and "Schengen visa" (fee in dollars). Checked 24 September 2026.
Verified practical details
You'll need to apply for a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Here are the practical details we've verified:
Fee
€90
The €90 is the short-stay Schengen visa fee, set by Article 16 of the Visa Code (Regulation (EC) 810/2009) as amended by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415, in force since 11 June 2024. It is not a fee set by Portugal: the same amount is paid at any Schengen consulate. Children from the age of 6 and under 12 pay €45, and children under 6 are exempt. Travellers entering without a visa pay no fee at all.
Processing time
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged. That period may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, particularly where the application needs closer examination; in justified urgent individual cases the decision is taken immediately (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). An application may not be lodged more than six months before the intended trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before it; where the consulate requires an appointment, it is normally given within two weeks of being requested (Art. 9).
Required documents
- A valid passport or travel document, issued within the previous ten years and valid for at least three months beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a))
- Documents backing up the purpose and conditions of your stay (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(c) and Annex I)
- A return ticket, or evidence that you can pay for the journey home
How much money you need to show
€75 for each entry, plus €40 for each day of stay
It is waived if you can show your board and lodging are covered for the whole stay, for example with a full-board hotel booking or a statement from your host.
What each Schengen country asks for →Source: European Commission, Annex 25 to the Practical Handbook for Border Guards (reference amounts notified by each State), version of 8 June 2026. Checked on 1 November 2026.
Health insurance
Mandatory to apply for the Schengen visa: minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Which policies meet the €30,000 requirement →
When travel insurance is mandatory → Travel insurance policies ↓How long you can stay
Schengen rule: a maximum stay of 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Calculate your available Schengen days →More Portugal rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Portugal page:
Official portal: https://aima.gov.pt. Destination data verified on 22 August 2026. Sources: aima.gov.pt (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum: official immigration portal; hosts the official PDF of Lei n.º 23/2007); pgdlisboa.pt (Lisbon Regional Prosecutor's Office, Public Prosecution Service: current consolidated text of Art. 192 of Lei n.º 23/2007, tiered fines for illegal stay); info.portaldasfinancas.gov.pt (Tax and Customs Authority: €10,000 cash declaration, and the "Guia para viajantes" with the alcohol and tobacco allowances for travellers from non-EU countries and the minimum age of 17); home-affairs.ec.europa.eu (European Commission: ETIAS not operational, start date to be announced months in advance, €20, valid for up to 3 years or until the passport expires; €90/€45 Schengen fee since 11 June 2024, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415); eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2009/810/oj (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15: €30,000 medical insurance required for the Schengen visa application, not for visa-exempt entry) (checked 29 September 2026).
Insurance for the Schengen visa
The consulate asks for a policy with at least €30,000 of medical cover, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire stay. Check those terms in the policy before you pay.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Portugal can enter Ecuador visa-free. See the Portugal → Ecuador page.
Of the 12 passports from South America that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Portugal 8 enter visa-free and 4 need a visa. Same result as Ecuador: Bolivia, Guyana and Suriname.
With a passport from Ecuador, in the rest of Southern Europe you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Albania; you need a visa for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Vatican.
A passport from Ecuador ranks 103 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 81 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Yes. You must apply for the visa in advance at the relevant consulate or embassy.
How long does it take to get the entry permit?
Where the trip requires a Schengen visa, the consulate must decide within 15 calendar days of an admissible application being lodged. That period may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days in individual cases, particularly where the application needs closer examination; in justified urgent individual cases the decision is taken immediately (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 23). An application may not be lodged more than six months before the intended trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before it; where the consulate requires an appointment, it is normally given within two weeks of being requested (Art. 9).
What minimum passport validity is required?
At least 3 months of validity beyond the date you plan to leave the Schengen area, and issued within the previous ten years (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Art. 6(1)(a)).
Do I need travel insurance to apply for the Schengen visa?
Yes, to apply for the visa: travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid across the whole Schengen area and for the entire length of the stay, is mandatory (Regulation (EC) 810/2009, Art. 15).
Where do I apply for a Portuguese visa in Ecuador?
At BLS International in Quito. In Ecuador the Embassy of Spain issues Schengen visas on Portugal's behalf.
Is there a Portuguese consulate in Quito that handles the Schengen visa?
Not for the short-stay Schengen visa. Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' official list refers applicants to the Embassy of Spain in Quito.
How much does it cost?
USD 99 from age 12 and USD 49 between 6 and 11. Children under 6 pay nothing.
How much money do Ecuadorian passport holders need to enter Portugal?
The reference amount is €75 for each entry, plus €40 for each day of stay. It is waived if you can show your board and lodging are covered for the whole stay, for example with a full-board hotel booking or a statement from your host.
What do Ecuadorian passport holders need for the countries near Portugal?
With a passport from Ecuador, in the rest of Southern Europe you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Albania; you need a visa for Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain and Vatican.
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Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.