Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Portugal

1. Chinese Missions in Portugal

Embassy (Lisbon)

 

📍 Address: Rua de São Bento, 14, 1200-198 Lisbon

📞 Visa Line: +351-21-392-8400 | 🌐 pt.china-embassy.gov.cn

🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–12:00 (submit); 15:00–17:00 (collect).

Consulate (Porto)

 

📍 Address: Rua de Alexandre Herculano, 49-51, 4000-135 Porto

📞 Appointments: +351-22-609-5650

 

⚠️ Emergency Hotline: +351-96-335-5486 (after hours).

2. Visa Types at a Glance

 

Visa Purpose Example Docs
L (Tourist) Vacation/visits Hotel bookings, flight tickets.
M (Business) Trade/meetings Chinese company invitation.
X1 (Student) Long-term study University admission (JW201 form).
Q2 (Family) Short visits to relatives Invitation + family proof (e.g., 户口本).

3. Application Steps

1. Online Form

 

🔗 https://www.visaforchina.org (select “Portugal”).

📝 Fill Form V.2013 → print confirmation.

2. Documents

 

✅ Passport (6+ months validity).

✅ 1x photo (48x33mm, white background).

✅ Type-specific papers (e.g., work permit for Z visa).

3. Submit at CVASC

 

📍 Lisbon: Rua de São Bento, 14 (same as embassy).

🕒 Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00.

4. Fees (EUR)

 

Type Fee + CVASC Fee
Single-entry 60 + €35 = €95
10-year multiple 120 + €35 = €155

5. Collect Visa

 

⏳ 4–5 days (standard) | ⏩ 1–3 days (expedited, +€50).

4. Key Tips

 

📸 Photo Rule: No hats/glasses (unless religious/medical).

📅 Validity: Check visa sticker (e.g., “Enter before” date).

🔄 Extensions: Apply at Chinese PSB (bring passport + visa).

🌍 Transit Free: 144-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai, Beijing, etc. (check cities).

5. Quick Reference Table

 

Service Details
CVASC Lisbon pt.cvasc.com
Emergency in China +86-10-12308 (24/7 hotline)
Visa Questions chinaemb_pt@mfa.gov.cn (email)

6. Important Links

 

 

Final Notes:

 

  • Verify requirements with the Chinese Embassy or CVASC before travel.
  • Allow extra time for visa processing during holidays (e.g., Chinese New Year, July–August).

 

This guide is informational. Official policies may change—always check primary sources.