Visa requirements

Do French citizens need a visa for Portugal?

An eTA is required
eTA required · 90 days/180 days

Not a full visa, but French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Portugal for up to 90 days/180 days. It's applied for online.

Max stay
90 days/180 days
Fee
EUR €7
Processing
Instant (online)
What you need
  • Valid passport
  • Email address
  • Credit card for EUR €7
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French visa requirements elsewhere
French → Japan French → Thailand French → France French → Italy French → Spain French → Turkey French → Indonesia French → Mexico French → Greece French → Morocco
Who needs a visa for Portugal?
American citizens Canadian citizens British citizens Australian citizens Indian citizens German citizens Filipino citizens Chinese citizens Brazilian citizens Nigerian citizens

Visa rules change frequently and this page is a guide, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements with the official Portugal embassy or consulate before booking travel. Our visa data is reviewed quarterly: last reviewed July 2026, next review September 2026.