British visa for Portuguese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Portuguese passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Portuguese citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Portuguese citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Portuguese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Portugal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Lisbon: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Lisbon, Portugal (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 24 minutes)
- Portimao: The Consulate of United Kingdom in Portimao, Portugal (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 24 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Portugal for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Portugal traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Portugal) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 280,170 | N/A |
| 2009 | 274,510 | -2.02% |
| 2010 | 277,340 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 283,000 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 292,000 | 3.18% |
| 2013 | 285,000 | -2.40% |
| 2014 | 395,000 | 38.60% |
| 2015 | 392,000 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 492,000 | 25.51% |
| 2017 | 482,000 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 431,000 | -10.58% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Portugal comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Portugal is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi). This means Portugal is 2.64 times smaller than United Kingdom.
As of October 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 59,636,134 more people than the population of Portugal.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Portugal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Portugal | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 10,048,856 | 59.6 million more people live in United Kingdom than Portugal |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 128 | United Kingdom has 94 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Portugal. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 141 | United Kingdom passport holders visit 2 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 150 | British hosts 198 more foreign missions than Portugal. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Portugal travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Portugal visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 431,000.
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Useful Information
- London to Lisbon: 1668.03 km (1036.46 mi)
- Travel time: 3 hours 28 minutes
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