Type A — Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

5–15 days

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

24 hours

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Transit through Portuguese airport international zone for onward Schengen travel within 24 hours; €90 application fee.

The Portuguese Airport Transit Visa (Type A) permits third-country nationals to transit through Portuguese airport international zones between two non-Schengen countries under the Schengen Code. It covers nationalities listed in Annex IV who lack visa-free transit qualification. Applicants must have an onward flight within 24 hours and valid entry authorization to their final destination.

The application fee is €90, with processing taking 5-15 days. The permit allows a 24-hour stay in the airport's international transit area without entering Portuguese territory or exiting the airside zone. Non-renewable, with no work authorization.

This visa is ideal for international transit passengers requiring documented Schengen compliance at Portuguese airports.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Onward flight within 24 hours

Entry authorization for final destination

Travel insurance

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of employment

Bank statements

Travel itinerary

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast processing time of 5-15 days at Portuguese consulate
Low application fee of only €80
Streamlined process designed specifically for airport transit scenarios
Valid for the entire 24-hour connection window at Portuguese airports
No work authorization needed — visa is restricted to transit only

Worth Knowing

Strictly limited to 24-hour stays in airport international zones only
Cannot exit the terminal or enter Schengen territory without invalidating the visa
Requires valid onward flight and entry authorization for final destination within 24 hours
Non-renewable — each transit passage requires a separate new application
Travel insurance is mandatory and must be documented at application
Proof of employment and bank statements required — visa is not 'minimal documentation'