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Portugal visa application centres in the UK
VFS Global takes Portuguese visa applications in the UK, in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The Consulate General of Portugal in London appointed VFS Global for all visa applications on 21 October 2025.
Where Portuguese visas are handled in the UK
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalLondon | Not on the official pages we could read | londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.ptread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalManchester | 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH | manchester.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.ptread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalEdinburgh | The address on the official page may be out of date: check the operator's page before you go | manchester.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.ptread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/prt/login.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, general fee | EUR 90 | vistos.mne.gov.ptread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, reduced fee (children 6-12) | EUR 45 | vistos.mne.gov.ptread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator appointed. On 21 October 2025 the Consulate General in London said it has appointed VFS Global for all visa applications to Portugal, Schengen and national. londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- VFS only. Visa applications to visit or live in Portugal are made only on the VFS Global platform. londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- Urgent travel. For urgent or essential travel the London consulate can ask VFS for an urgent appointment at its London centre on request by email. londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- Manchester and Edinburgh centres. The Consulate General in Manchester sends Schengen applicants to VFS Global in Manchester or Edinburgh, depending on where they live. manchester.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- Previous Schengen visas. One walk-in category is short-stay Schengen applicants who can prove at least three earlier Schengen visas. londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- UK posts and provider. Portugal's visa portal lists the Consulates General in London and Manchester, both with VFS as external service provider, for the United Kingdom. vistos.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply where you legally live. Applications should be made in the applicant's country of legal residence. vistos.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
- UK residence proof. The VFS checklist asks for a UK residence permit or eVisa share code valid at least one month beyond the return date. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
Which office covers where you live
- Manchester jurisdiction. People in the Manchester consulate's jurisdiction are told to contact that consulate directly. londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Walk-in Wednesdays from November 2026. From November 2026 the London VFS centre takes certain applications without appointment on Wednesdays 08:30-12:30 (family of Portuguese/EU citizens, family reunification, degree students, and Schengen applicants with at least three previous Schengen visas). londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our United Kingdom list that name Portuguese or Schengen visas on their own websites. In London: Scott's Visas and Aviva Visas; in Birmingham: Matrix Solutions; in Edinburgh: Get Visas; in Manchester: Manchester Visa Agent.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a Portuguese visa in the UK?
At VFS Global, in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/prt/login.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
From November 2026 the London VFS centre takes certain applications without appointment on Wednesdays 08:30-12:30 (family of Portuguese/EU citizens, family reunification, degree students, and Schengen applicants with at least three previous Schengen visas) (londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt, read 1 Nov 2026). One walk-in category is short-stay Schengen applicants who can prove at least three earlier Schengen visas (londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Portuguese visa fee in the UK?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, general fee: EUR 90; Schengen visa, reduced fee (children 6-12): EUR 45.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: londres.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt, manchester.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt, vistos.mne.gov.pt, vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.