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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Venezuela can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Visa-free
Venezuela → Portugal
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Venezuela vs Portugal: passport comparison

Venezuela

71

visa-free countries

Global rank: #90 · mobility 129.3

Portugal

124

visa-free countries

Global rank: #14 · mobility 170.8
68

countries both Venezuela and Portugal can enter visa-free together

Venezuela + Portugal: passport compatibility

66%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Venezuela and Portugal travel together — by entry type:

68 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
67 access differs

Where Venezuela and Portugal can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (68)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Venezuela is visa-free (2)

Your odds of getting the visa: Venezuela → Portugal

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

5,0%
of Portugal visa applications refused in Venezuela
-9,5 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+0.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 4.2%, now 5.0%
20applications filed
19visas issued
1refusals
20,1%of issued visas are multi-entry
Where Portugal visa applications are filed: CaracasValencia

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Venezuela — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

Portugal: good to know

Lisbon

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Western European Time (UTC+0)

Time zone

+351

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Venezuela goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Portugal

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of Venezuela can visit Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Venezuela citizens stay in Portugal without a visa?
Venezuela passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Venezuela or Portugal?
The Portugal passport is stronger: 124 visa-free countries versus 71. Global rank: Venezuela #90, Portugal #14.
Where can Venezuela and Portugal citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 68 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Portugal?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Venezuela and Portugal?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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