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Chinese Embassy in Portugal

Ambassador: Mr. Zhao Bentang
Address: Rue Do Pau De Bandeira, 11-13 (A Lapa), 1200-756, Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351-21-3928430
Fax: +351-21-3975632
Email: chinaemb_pt@mfa.gov.cn

30-Day Visa Free Policy for the Portuguese

From Oct. 15, 2024 to end of 2025, China implements a 15-day visa-free policy to Portugal. Citizens of Portugal holding ordinary passports can go to China for business, tourism, family visits and transit purposes without applying for a visa. From Nov. 30, 2024, the visa-free stay period has been extended to 30 days and exchange visits are also added into visa-free entry scope. To HK and Macau, citizens of Portugal can also stay for up to 90 days visa-free.

Consular Section of Chinese Embassy in Portugal

Address: Rua de São Caetano N.º 2, Lapa, 1249-024 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: +351 213932265, 09:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 17:00 except holidays
Email: lisbon@csm.mfa.gov.cn

For detailed information about Chinese visa application, you can refer to How to Apply A Chinese Visa?

The CVASC in Lisbon

Visa applications of ordinary passport holders are requested to be submitted to the China Visa Application Service Center, the CVASC in Lisbon. Diplomatic/official/service passport holders shall still apply at the Chinese Embassy.

Information of the CVASC in Lisbon

Address: Avenida de Antonio Augusto de Aguiar No.130,Quinto Andar, Lisboa,1050-020
Business hours: Monday-Friday, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Submission of applications: 9:00 - 15:00
Payment and collection: 9:00 - 16:00
Tel: 213540884
Fax: 213520456
E-mail:lisboncentre@visaforchina.org

Sections of Chinese Embassy in Portugal

Offices	Information
Political Office	Tel: +351-21-3928430 Fax: +351-21-3928431 Email: politicoembaixadachina@gmail.com
Administrative Office	Tel: +351-21-3928442 Fax: +351-21-3928431
Cultural Office	Tel: +351-21-3928438 Fax: +351-21-3928431
Educational Office	Tel: +351-21-3928445 Fax: +351-21-3928431
Defense Attaché Office	Tel: +351-21-3928437 Fax: +351-21-3928431
Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office	Address: Av. Descobertas, 8-8A 1400-092, Lisbon Tel: +351-21-3041260 Fax: +351-21-3014950 Email: pt@mofcom.gov.cn

Visa Application Fees (EUR)

Visa Fee Collected by the Embassy

Nationality / Entries		Regular Applications	Express Applications
Schengen Countries	Single/Double/Multiple	45	66
The USA	Single/Double/Multiple	131	152
Canada	Single/Double/Multiple	52	73
Other countries	Single-Entry	25	46
	Double-Entry	37	58
	Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity	49	70
	Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity	74	95

Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.

Service Fees Charged by the CVASC

Service Types	Fees
regular service (4 working days)	67.65
express service (3 working days)	92.25
one-way postal service	98.4

Please contact Embassy of Portugal in PRC if Portugueses are in problems there.
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- Last updated on Dec. 03, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Portugal

Asked by Belinda from PORTUGAL | Dec. 10, 2024 09:21

How to make an appointment

Please let me know how I can make an appointment to hand in my visa application Form in Lisbon?

Answers (1)

Answered by Bonnie | Dec. 10, 2024 21:43

The visa center provides walk-in service so you don't need to make an appointment to submit your application. Kindly remind you that citizens of Portugal enjoy 30-day visa free entry to China for business, tourism, transit, family and exchange visits.

Asked by Mehar from PORTUGAL | Jul. 02, 2024 09:56

need information about visa

Sure, here is the corrected version of your sentence:

"Hello, I am Pakistani and live in Lisbon, Portugal, and have a TRC from Portugal. I have a business in Portugal and want to apply for a business trip to China. I went to the China Visa Center to apply for an M category visa, but they didn’t accept my application. They told me that I am not eligible to apply for a visa from Portugal. Can you tell me, since I live here, where I should apply for a China visa?"

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Jul. 02, 2024 23:49

As the visa center said you cannot apply in Portugal, I think you need to apply in your home country Pakistan.

Asked by Zekria Ahmadi from AFGHANISTAN | Jun. 14, 2024 06:54

I am an Afghan passport holder and living in Portugal, Can I apply to get China visa for business?

I hold an Afghan passport live in Portugal and do business so I need a China visa. could you please advise me on how to get the visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Joshua | Jun. 16, 2024 19:34

You need to fill in online visa application form, have it printed and signed, then prepare the requirements then submit the application to the visa service center in Lisbon.
The requirement for a business M visa:
Passport with at least 6-month validity
Visa Application Form and Photo
Proof of legal stay or residence status in Portugal
Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual.

Asked by Mevelyn Critides from PORTUGAL | May. 15, 2024 09:50

Portuguese residents holding American passports

We are holding a residency visa and lives in Portugal, however, we have US passports. Are we allowed to apply for entry visa at the Chinese consulate or China Via Application Service Center in Lisbon?

Answers (1)

Answered by Marcy | May. 16, 2024 00:03

Yes, you can apply at the visa center, also providing that residency visa.

Asked by Jorian from USA | Aug. 07, 2023 10:30

USA citizen applying for a tourist visa in Lisbon Portugal

I am a resident of the USA. I will be in Lisbon for a vacation, and I am planning to process a Chinese tourist visa there instead of using a visa agency in the USA. Is this possible in Lisbon's Chinese Embassy/Consulate right now?

Answers (1)

Answered by Mia | Aug. 07, 2023 23:46

Well, you can have a try but generally the rejection rate would be high if applying in a third country.