Portugal family visit visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Portugal family visit Schengen visa when you apply from Canada.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
🇵🇹 Portugal·····✈·····🇨🇦 from Canada
To
Portugal
Type
C · FAMILY
Apply at
CANADA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededVisiting family / friends — short stay (Type C) · applying from Canada.
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Competent authority
By province of residence: Consulate General of Portugal in Toronto (Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut), Embassy in Ottawa, Consulate General Montreal, Consulate General Vancouver.
Application centre
Applies directly via the Portugal MFA e-Visa Portal and appointment at the competent consulate. VFS Global not used for Portugal in Canada.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
CA$0
Est. total (adult)
CA$135
Long stay (Type D)
—
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in CAD · centre: direct_consulate.
Fee notes
Consulates General Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver + Embassy Ottawa handle directly (no VAC). D unverified.
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–9 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
Booked through the e-visa portal; not officially quantified. Realistically 1-4 weeks (unverified).
Application centre
Consulate-direct via the official e-visa portal (pedidodevistos.mne.pt / VistosOnline). Handled by the Embassy in Ottawa and Consulates General in Toronto and Vancouver. Passport returns by prepaid courier.
Timeline notes
Province-based jurisdiction. Consulate cites 15 business days standard, up to 45; fee ~CAD 135. Mandatory prepaid return envelope adds transit time.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe amount you must be able to prove, per the Schengen Borders Code reference amount. It depends only on the destination — not on your nationality or where you apply.
Per day
€40
Minimum
€75
In EUR ≈
as shown
Floor
EUR 75 per each entry, in addition to the per-day amount
Notes
Two components: EUR 75 for each entry PLUS EUR 40 for each day spent on the territory. Aliens who can prove board and lodging are guaranteed for the whole stay may be exempted from these amounts.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Family members of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizenFacilitated/free processing with reduced documents; provide proof of relationship and EU citizen status.
- Host is not a Portuguese nationalHost must present proof of legal residence in Portugal.