Schengen Area (via Portugal) tourist visa for Nepali citizens
Short-stay Schengen visa currently processed via VFS Global's Delhi centre for the Portuguese Embassy in New Delhi — Nepal's government approved a dedicated Portuguese consular office in Kathmandu in August 2026, which will eventually take over these services locally.
Portugal is a Schengen member. Its Embassy in New Delhi explicitly covers Nepal ("Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka") and, for now, all Nepali applicants must apply through VFS Global's Delhi Portugal application centre. Nepal's Cabinet approved the establishment of a Portuguese consular office in Kathmandu on 11 August 2026; once operational, it will take over consular services currently routed through New Delhi — worth checking again before you travel to Delhi to apply.
Fee: EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6-12 under the current EU-wide standard Schengen fee (Portugal's own consular FAQ still cites the pre-2024 EUR 80/EUR 40 figures in places, so confirm the exact current amount with VFS at booking).
Processing: At least 15 days once your file is complete, per the Embassy's own guidance — applications can be submitted no earlier than 3 months and no later than 15 days before travel.
Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
Steps
Confirm Portugal is your main destination — This determines whether you apply through Portugal's consular process — it isn't a free choice if you're visiting several Schengen countries.
Check the current application channel for Nepal — Portugal's official visa portal (vistos.mne.gov.pt) lists current Schengen visa procedures — confirm which visa centre handles Nepal-based applications.
Book an appointment and submit biometrics — Submit the Schengen application form, photos, and fingerprints (reused if given within the past 5 years for a prior Schengen visa).
Pay the fee and wait for a decision — Standard processing is up to 15 calendar days, though it can extend to 30-45 days in individual cases.
Documents
Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area, with at least 2 blank pages
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
One recent ICAO-compliant passport photo (white background, taken within 6 months)
Copy of your Nepali citizenship certificate/ID and all used passport pages
Confirmed round-trip flight reservation and a day-by-day travel itinerary
Accommodation proof for every night of the trip (hotel booking, rental confirmation, or a signed invitation letter from your host)
Travel/medical insurance valid across the whole Schengen area, covering at least EUR 30,000, including emergency medical treatment and repatriation
Original bank statement covering the last 3-6 months (requirement varies by country — 6 months is the safer default), stamped and signed by the bank on every page
If employed: employer letter confirming your position, salary and approved leave, plus your last 3 months' salary slips
If self-employed: PAN/business registration and 6 months' business bank statements
If retired: pension statements or other proof of income covering the last 3 months
Income tax return (ITR) for the last 1-2 years, requested by some Schengen countries (e.g. Austria asks for 2 years)
Property ownership documents (lalpurja) and property tax clearance, as supporting evidence of ties to Nepal — not mandatory everywhere, but explicitly requested by some missions (e.g. the Czech checklist for Nepal names this directly)
Certified English translation for any submitted document that isn't already in English, French, German or Spanish
Can I choose which Schengen country to apply through?
No — you must apply through your main destination country's consulate. Applying through a different country than your actual main destination can lead to refusal.