Portugal visa requirements for Tajik citizens
Tajik 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: 16 October 2026
How this visa is processed
The Embassy of Germany in Dushanbe, for Portuguese Schengen visas
Citizens of Tajikistan need a Schengen visa for Portugal. According to the visa portal of the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, residents of Tajikistan lodge the Schengen visa application at the Embassy of Germany in Dushanbe. Germany represents Portugal in Tajikistan for these visas.
Official application site →Application details verified on 16 October 2026. Sources: vistos.mne.gov.pt, Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "Where should you lodge a visa application" (Schengen short stay visas; table by country of residence, which already includes changes from April 2026). Checked 16 October 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))
- Funds of €75 for each entry, plus €40 for every day you spend in the country
- That amount is waived if you can show your board and lodging are covered for the whole stay: a full-board hotel booking or a statement from your host, for instance
- 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
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).
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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 Tajikistan visa-free. See the Portugal → Tajikistan page.
All 5 passports from Central Asia that VisaRadar tracks need a visa to enter Portugal. Same result as Tajikistan: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
With a passport from Tajikistan, 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 Tajikistan ranks 150 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 54 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 Tajik 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 is the Portuguese visa applied for in Tajikistan?
According to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Embassy of Germany in Dushanbe.
What do Tajik passport holders need for the countries near Portugal?
With a passport from Tajikistan, 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.