Portugal trip from India: 7 days in Lisbon, Sintra & Porto
A 7-day Portugal itinerary from India: Schengen visa steps, a rupee budget, Lisbon, Sintra and Porto with a Douro day, vegetarian food tips and best months.
Portugal
Tiled hill-top Lisbon, the fairy-tale palaces of Sintra and Porto's port cellars on the Douro, linked by a three-hour train.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged at VFS Global for the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Goa |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 (₹9,736 at VFS) for adults and €45 for ages 6–12, plus the VFS service charge of ₹3,384 (VFS Global page, 11 Oct 2026) |
| Processing | Decision within 15 calendar days of an admissible application, up to 45 in individual cases; medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required |
| Official site | visa.vfsglobal.com |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, October. Flights from India: Direct flights are limited; most fares from Delhi or Mumbai are one-stop via the Gulf or Europe, about 11–15 h. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹95–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 5:30 (IST − 4:30 in summer).
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