Portugal visa from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (vistos.mne.gov.pt / aima.gov.pt sources)
Do you need a visa for Portugal from Algeria?
Yes. Algerian nationals need a visa for Portugal (Schengen area). For a stay of ≤ 90 days (tourism, business, visit, medical, short study) it is a Schengen short-stay visa (type C), valid in 29 countries — submitted at TLScontact (Algiers). For studies over 90 days, a residence visa for study (type D), lodged directly at the Portuguese Embassy in Algiers; on arrival, you apply for the residence permit at AIMA. Short-stay fee €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Official source: vistos.mne.gov.pt
At a glance
- Main type
- Schengen short stay (type C)
- Length (short stay)
- ≤ 90 days / 180 days
- Area
- 29 Schengen states
- Fees (short stay)
- €90 + insurance ≥ €30,000
- Biometrics
- Yes (fingerprints + photo)
- Submission in Algeria
- TLScontact (short stay), embassy (national)
- Processing
- ≈ 15 days (short stay, up to 45)
- Study > 90 days
- Residence visa (then AIMA)
Choose your purpose of travel
Required documents (short stay)
- Passport (valid 3 months beyond return, 2 blank pages)
- Completed and signed Schengen application form
- Schengen-standard photo
- Schengen travel insurance ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or Termo de Responsabilidade)
- Proof of means of subsistence (≈ €75 + €40/day)
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Round-trip flight booking
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Proof of ties to Algeria (assured return)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Create your application and book on TLScontact
visa-pt.tlscontact.com/dz/ALG — official channel.
- 2Gather the documents
Insurance ≥ €30,000, accommodation, means of subsistence, purpose documents.
- 3Submit the file + biometrics + €90
At the TLScontact centre in Algiers.
- 4Track your application
Decision by Portugal; ≈ 15 days (up to 45).
- 5Collect your passport
At the TLScontact centre.
By purpose of travel
Portugal tourist visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit Portugal as a tourist from Algeria?
For tourism in Portugal, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — stay ≤ 90 days per 180, valid in the 29 Schengen states. You need travel insurance ≥ €30,000, proof of accommodation and means of subsistence. Submitted at TLScontact (Algiers). Fee €90. Processing ≈ 15 days (up to 45).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Hotel reservation / proof of accommodation
- Detailed travel itinerary
Questions about this purpose
How much subsistence must I prove?
About €75 per entry + €40/day for Portugal (or a Termo de Responsabilidade).
Can I visit other Schengen countries?
Yes, the visa lets you travel across the 29 Schengen states.
Portugal business visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a business trip to Portugal from Algeria?
For meetings, trade shows or conferences in Portugal, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for business — stay ≤ 90 days, no paid work. An invitation letter from the Portuguese company strengthens the file. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at TLScontact. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Invitation letter from the Portuguese host company
- Letter from your employer / company
- Meeting agenda / trade-show registration
Questions about this purpose
Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers meetings, trade shows and negotiations, not paid employment (which needs another permit — outside OuiVisa's scope).
Is the invitation letter mandatory?
Strongly recommended: an invitation from the Portuguese company strengthens the file.
What fees?
€90 + TLScontact service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Can I also do tourism?
Yes, the Schengen short-stay visa covers several purposes.
Portugal family visit visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need to visit a relative in Portugal from Algeria?
To visit family or friends in Portugal, Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) — ≤ 90 days. The host usually provides a Termo de Responsabilidade (term of responsibility), signed by a host residing in Portugal (with signature recognition). Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at TLScontact. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Termo de Responsabilidade signed by the host in Portugal (Portuguese citizen or legal resident), with signature recognition
- Proof of host's status / residence permit
- Proof of relationship (family or friend)
Questions about this purpose
What is the Termo de Responsabilidade?
An official commitment signed by your host in Portugal who vouches for your stay; it replaces the hotel booking. It does not guarantee the visa.
Who can sign it?
A host residing in Portugal: a Portuguese citizen or a legally resident foreigner (who proves their status).
And without a Termo de Responsabilidade?
You prove your own means (≈ €75 + €40/day) and a hotel booking.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 for the whole Schengen area.
Portugal medical treatment visa from Algeria
Which visa do you need for medical treatment in Portugal from Algeria?
For treatment in Portugal (≤ 90 days), Algerians apply for a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for a medical purpose. You need a letter from the Portuguese health facility (appointment + cost estimate) and proof of funds covering care and stay. Insurance ≥ €30,000. Submitted at TLScontact. Fee €90.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Letter from the Portuguese health facility (appointment + treatment estimate)
- Medical records + letter from your doctor in Algeria
- Proof of funds covering care and stay
- Proof of coverage / deposit (if applicable)
Questions about this purpose
What medical documents are required?
A letter from the Portuguese health facility (appointment + estimate) and your medical records with your Algerian doctor's recommendation.
Can the treatment stay exceed 90 days?
Beyond 90 days, a long-stay visa for medical reasons may be needed (different rules).
How do I fund the care?
At your expense: prove sufficient funds; care is not covered without insurance/agreement.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (Schengen area).
Short study in Portugal (< 90 days) from Algeria
Which visa do you need for a study program under 90 days in Portugal?
For a program under 90 days (course, short internship, training), a Schengen short-stay visa (type C) is enough — no residence visa or AIMA step. You need an enrolment letter, insurance ≥ €30,000 and proof of means of subsistence. Submitted at TLScontact. Fee €90. For > 90 days, see long-stay study (residence visa).
Extra documents for this purpose
- Enrolment / admission letter for the program (< 90 days)
- Proof of means of subsistence (fees + stay)
Questions about this purpose
Do I need a residence visa?
No for a program under 90 days. A Schengen short-stay visa is enough.
Is an AIMA step required?
No for short study (< 90 days); it applies to long study (residence visa).
What if the program exceeds 90 days?
Then you need a residence visa for study — see the dedicated page.
Can I work?
Short stay does not allow work.
Portugal airport transit visa from Algeria
Do you need an airport transit visa for Portugal from Algeria?
Generally, no. Algerian nationals are not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on Portugal's national list (which only covers Guinea, Senegal and Uzbekistan): no transit visa (type A) is required to stay in the international transit zone of a Portuguese airport (e.g. Lisbon). However, if you must enter the territory (leave the airport, move outside the international zone), you need a Schengen short-stay visa.
Extra documents for this purpose
- Valid passport (3 months beyond transit)
- Connecting-flight ticket (final destination)
- Final-destination country visa (if required)
- Full itinerary
Questions about this purpose
Do Algerians need a transit visa for Portugal?
Generally no. Algeria is not on Annex IV of the Visa Code, nor on Portugal's national list (Guinea, Senegal, Uzbekistan); so transit in the international zone does not require an airport transit visa.
Which Schengen country requires a transit visa from Algerians?
Among Schengen states, only the Czech Republic requires an airport transit visa from Algerians. Portugal — like France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands — does not.
What if I want to leave the airport?
Then you need a Schengen short-stay visa, not a transit visa.
Should I check anything else?
Yes: your airline's and the final-destination country's rules, and your passport validity (3 months beyond transit).
How much does it cost?
No transit-visa fee, since it is not required. A short-stay visa, if needed to enter, costs €90.
Where do I get information?
On vistos.mne.gov.pt and from your airline.
Fees (short stay)
| Schengen visa fee | €90 |
| TLScontact service fee | to confirm |
| Travel insurance (≥ €30,000) | varies |
Official fees: Schengen visa €90 (€45 child 6–12, free under 6; since 11/06/2024) + TLScontact service fee (to confirm) + insurance ≥ €30,000. National / residence visa €110. Confirm on vistos.mne.gov.pt before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need for Portugal from Algeria?
A Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for ≤ 90 days, submitted at TLScontact; a residence visa for study (type D) for studies over 90 days, lodged at the embassy.
Where do I submit my application?
Short stay is submitted at TLScontact (Algiers). The national / residence visa is lodged directly at the Portuguese Embassy in Algiers.
Does Portugal have a consulate in Oran?
No. Portugal has a single mission in Algeria, the Embassy in Algiers, competent for the whole country.
How much is the Schengen visa?
€90 (€45 for ages 6–12, free under 6) + TLScontact service fee + insurance ≥ €30,000.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, ≥ €30,000 (care + repatriation), valid across the Schengen area.
What timeline should I expect?
Short stay ≈ 15 days (up to 45); the study residence visa takes about 60 days.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, within the Schengen area.
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