→ Netherlands visa for Portuguese citizens
As a Netherlands passport holder, you'll be pleased to know that travel to Portugal is visa-free for tourist stays, allowing for up to 90 days of exploration within a 180-day period. This ease of entry makes exploring Portugal's vibrant cities and beautiful coastline particularly appealing, especially during the shoulder seasons of April to May or September to October when crowds are thinner and the weather is pleasant. While you won't need to worry about visa fees, be sure to factor in the Euro (EUR) for your expenses, a currency you're already familiar with. Flights from Amsterdam to Lisbon are frequent and generally under 3 hours, simplifying your journey significantly.
Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27
Entry requirements
- Passport validity
- 3+ months
- Blank pages
- 2+
- Onward ticket
- Required
- Funds proof
- $60 / day
- Health insurance
- Required
- Biometrics
- Required
Visa options
TouristCaribbean Short-Stay Visa (Aruba, Curaçao, Caribbean Netherlands, Type C Caribbean)
90d$86multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply OtherMVV – Provisional Residence Permit (Authorisation for Temporary Stay, Type D)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherShort-Stay Schengen Visa (General Short Stay, Type C – Purpose: Tourism/Business/Family/etc.)
90d$97multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply WorkResidence Permit with MVV – Employment as Highly Skilled Migrant
365dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply OtherResidence Permit with MVV – Other Long-Stay Purposes (e.g. work, study, au pair)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply Identity card valid.