🇵🇹 Portugal visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers

Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.

Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.

Do I need a visa for Portugal?

Passport	Entry for a short visit
Ghanaian passport	Visa required
Kenyan passport	Visa required
Nigerian passport	Visa required

Portugal visa fees

EUR 90 standard adult short stay (Schengen)

No separate standard biometric fee

EUR 45 for ages 6 to 11; under 6 free; eligible waivers and VAC service charges apply

Where to apply

In Ghana, Netherlands VFS represents Portugal for short-stay Schengen applications. Use NetherlandsWorldwide for the residence route and confirm the VAC street address directly.

Schengen visa rules (European Commission)

Living in Ghana: Book through Netherlands VFS Ghana (represents Portugal)

Single, double or multiple entry can be issued. Check NUMBER OF ENTRIES, validity and the 90 days in any 180 days limit. Includes Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Czech Republic.

Emergency numbers in Portugal

Police 112 · Fire 112 · Ambulance 112

Before you go

Relaxed, polite and family-focused; strong links with Portuguese-speaking Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé). Portuguese is the language.

Do

Greet with "Bom dia" or "Boa tarde"
Try pastéis de nata
Wear comfortable shoes for the hills and cobbles

Don't

Don't call Portuguese "Spanish"
Don't buy from people offering drugs in Lisbon's centre — it's a scam
Don't expect dinner before 19:30

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