🇵🇹 Portugal visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
Yes — Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Portugal, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Kenya passport holders
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Portugal. Applications generally go through a Portugal embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Portugal immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
Portugal is in the Schengen Area
Your stay in Portugal counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period — the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.
See the full Schengen rules for Kenyan citizens →How this compares
The Kenyan passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (39 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Portugal is not among them — it is one of the 95 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Portuguese citizens can enter Kenya eta required.
Southern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Kenyan passport holders: none of its 9 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Portugal
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Portuguese
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Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Yes — Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Portugal, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Portugal?
The currency in Portugal is the euro (€). The capital city is Lisbon.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Kenyan citizens traveling to Portugal. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Portugal embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Europe for Kenyan passport holders
Going the other way? Kenya visa requirements for Portuguese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.