Portuguese visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Portugal for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Portugal for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Portugal e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Portugal visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Portugal tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Portugal.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Portugal.
If you are looking for Portugal visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Portugal nearest your place of residence.
- Bordeaux: The Embassy of Portugal in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Orleans: The Embassy of Portugal in Orleans, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Embassy of Portugal in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Clermont-Ferrand: The Embassy of Portugal in Clermont-Ferrand, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Embassy of Portugal in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Paris: The Embassy of Portugal in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Versailles: The Consulate General of Portugal in Versailles, France (Working hours: Close now)
Portugal visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Portugal diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Portugal from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 250,632 | N/A |
| 2009 | 231,804 | -7.51% |
| 2010 | 243,216 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 261,504 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 270,108 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 330,372 | 22.31% |
| 2014 | 377,892 | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 422,028 | 11.68% |
| 2016 | 480,924 | 13.96% |
| 2017 | 555,552 | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 582,696 | 4.89% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Portugal & France comparison
Portugal's area is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 5.98 times bigger than Portugal.
As of October 2025, Portugal's population is ~10.0 million people - 55,942,663 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Portugal & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Portugal | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,048,856 | 65,991,519 | 55.9 million fewer people live in Portugal than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 128 | 267 | Portugal has 139 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 143 | Portugal passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 150 | 479 | Portuguese hosts 329 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Portugal in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Portugal in 2018 was approximately 582,696.
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