# Portugal Work Visa Fees for Indians (2026, in Rupees) > Every Portuguese national work visa costs Indian applicants INR 11,900 (EUR 110) plus a INR 3,384 VFS fee. Here is the full breakdown, with extras and refusal costs. _Published: 2026-11-02 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1179_ ## TL;DR Portugal's national work visas (D1, D2, D3, E3 and E8) cost Indian applicants INR 11,900 or EUR 110 each, as published by VFS Global India, plus a non-refundable INR 3,384 service fee. A short seasonal work visa of up to 90 days is a Schengen visa at INR 9,736 (EUR 90), and an appeal after a national visa refusal costs EUR 75. ## Key takeaways - D1, D2, D3, E3 and E8 work visas each cost INR 11,900 (EUR 110); the rupee figure follows the current exchange rate. - VFS Global adds a non-refundable service fee of INR 3,384 per application, GST included. - Seasonal work of up to 90 days uses a Schengen visa costing INR 9,736 (EUR 90). - The visa fee and VFS fee are not refunded if the visa is refused; an appeal against a national visa refusal costs EUR 75. - The New Delhi Embassy page still shows EUR 90 for work visas, but the MNE visa portal, VFS and the Goa consulate give EUR 110. **Every Portuguese national work visa, whether D1 subordinate work, D2 independent work or entrepreneur, D3 highly qualified, E3 independent work or E8 seasonal work over 90 days, costs Indian applicants INR 11,900 (EUR 110), as published by VFS Global India in October 2026. A non-refundable VFS service fee of INR 3,384 is charged on top.** ## Article The figures below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15: the VFS Global India pages for Portugal, the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) visa portal and the Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi. VFS states that the rupee amount follows the current exchange rate and can change, so the EUR figure is the fixed reference. ### How much does each Portugal work visa cost in rupees? All national (long-stay) work categories carry the same visa fee. What differs is who books the appointment and how long the decision takes. VisaWho it is forVisa feeVFS service feeStandard decision timeD1 subordinate workJob offer or contract of at least 12 months with a Portuguese companyINR 11,900 / EUR 110INR 3,38460 calendar days from receipt at the Consular SectionD2 independent work / entrepreneurSelf-employed professionals and entrepreneursINR 11,900 / EUR 110INR 3,38460 calendar daysD3 highly qualifiedHighly qualified activity, university teachingINR 11,900 / EUR 110INR 3,38460 calendar days; treated as a priorityE3 independent workIndependent or service-provider work for less than a yearINR 11,900 / EUR 110INR 3,38430 calendar daysE8 seasonal workSeasonal contract of more than 90 and less than 270 daysINR 11,900 / EUR 110INR 3,38430 calendar daysSeasonal work, short staySeasonal work of up to 90 days (Schengen visa)INR 9,736 / EUR 90INR 3,38415 calendar days from admissibility, extendable to 45The digital nomad visas (ER temporary stay and DR residence) fall under the same long-term fee of INR 11,900 (EUR 110) that VFS publishes for all long-term categories. ### Why does the Embassy page still say EUR 90? The Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi's own page lists 'Work Visa: EUR 90' and 'Temporary stay visa: EUR 65' (October 2026). The MNE visa portal, VFS Global and the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa all give EUR 110 for national visas, so the Embassy figures appear outdated. Budget for EUR 110 (INR 11,900), which is what VFS collects. The MNE visa portal also lists who pays no national visa fee: children under 6, descendants of residence-permit holders under family reunification, holders of a Portuguese study scholarship, highly qualified research activity, and patients under health cooperation agreements. Adult work-visa applicants are not on that list. ### What is the INR 3,384 service fee, and how do you pay it? The VFS service fee is INR 3,384 per application, inclusive of GST (SGST 9% and CGST 9%). It is non-refundable. VFS normally takes it as an online pre-payment when you book the appointment, by Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card. The visa fee and service charge can also be paid by cash, Visa, MasterCard or RuPay, according to VFS India. Two work categories work differently. For D1 and E8 visas in the New Delhi jurisdiction, you cannot book a VFS slot yourself: the Portuguese employer asks the Embassy for the appointment (visas.novadeli@mne.pt), and VFS then emails you the date. Ask your employer how the service fee will be collected in that case before you travel to the centre. ### Which optional VFS charges can you add? - Courier return of your passport: INR 750. - SMS updates: INR 350. - Premium Lounge: INR 3,500 per application. None of these affects the decision. Skip them if you can collect your passport in person. ### What do you lose if a work visa is refused? The visa fee and the VFS service fee are not refunded if the visa is refused. If you want to challenge a refusal of a national visa, the MNE visa portal sets an appeal fee of EUR 75 per appeal (except decisions on family-reunification authorisations). The New Delhi Embassy's FAQ says appeals are lodged through VFS with a fee of EUR 75 plus taxes. A fresh application means paying INR 11,900 and INR 3,384 again. ### Which other costs sit around a Portugal work visa? The fee is only part of the budget. The New Delhi checklists ask for documents that carry their own costs in India: - Apostilled Police Clearance Certificate from the Regional Passport Office, valid for 3 months (D1, E3, E8). - Original travel insurance (E3, E8); E8 seasonal workers also need medical protection or medical insurance plus work-accident insurance provided by the employer. - Means of subsistence: for D1 and E8, funds from the contract count. The 2026 benchmark for Portuguese long-stay visas is the minimum monthly salary of EUR 920, with 50% added for each extra adult and 30% for each child. - E3 own funds: 3 months' salary slips (if employed), 3 months' bank statements stamped and signed by the bank, and ITR-V for the last 3 assessment years, or a notarised term of responsibility from a Portuguese citizen or legal resident. - Digital nomads: average monthly income over the last three months of at least four times the minimum monthly salary (EUR 920 in 2026). The Skilled Job Seeker Visa (DP) still appears on VFS India's list, but the MNE visa portal says it is not yet available at Portuguese consulates, so do not pay for a DP application. For appointments, jurisdiction (New Delhi or Goa) and other visa types, read our Portugal visa guide for Indians, and check the current national fee on the MNE visa portal fees page. 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The Goa consulate covers Goa, Maharashtra and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; the New Delhi Embassy covers the rest of India. #### Can I pay the Portugal visa fee by UPI? VFS India lists cash, Visa, MasterCard and RuPay for the visa fee and service charge, and Visa or MasterCard cards for the online pre-payment of the service fee. UPI is not among the methods listed, so carry a card or cash. #### Is there a Portugal job seeker visa fee for Indians? The Skilled Job Seeker Visa (DP) is not yet available at Portuguese consulates, according to the MNE visa portal, pending regulation of Article 57-A of the Foreigners' Law. VFS India still lists the category, but no application can be made until the portal says it is open. ## FAQ ### Do children joining a worker pay the Portugal national visa fee? Children under 6 are exempt from the national visa fee, according to the MNE visa portal. For other accompanying family members, confirm the EF or DF category fee with VFS; the E3 checklist notes that family members can apply together for EF visas without a separate VFS appointment. ### Is the Portugal work visa fee the same in Goa and New Delhi? Yes. The Consulate General of Portugal in Goa lists EUR 110 for work visas, the same as the MNE visa portal and VFS Global. The Goa consulate covers Goa, Maharashtra and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; the New Delhi Embassy covers the rest of India. ### Can I pay the Portugal visa fee by UPI? VFS India lists cash, Visa, MasterCard and RuPay for the visa fee and service charge, and Visa or MasterCard cards for the online pre-payment of the service fee. UPI is not among the methods listed, so carry a card or cash. ### Is there a Portugal job seeker visa fee for Indians? The Skilled Job Seeker Visa (DP) is not yet available at Portuguese consulates, according to the MNE visa portal, pending regulation of Article 57-A of the Foreigners' Law. VFS India still lists the category, but no application can be made until the portal says it is open. ## Sources 1. [VFS Global - Apply for Visa to Portugal in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global (for the Embassy of Portugal) 2. [Portuguese MNE visa portal - National visa fees](https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/national-visas/general-information/fees) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Portugal 3. [Embassy of Portugal New Delhi - D1 checklist (via VFS)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/portugal/india/english/pdf/checklist-for-d1-new.pdf) — Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi 4. [Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi - Visas FAQ (jurisdiction, fees, appeals, tracking)](https://novadeli.embaixadaportugal.mne.gov.pt/en/consular-section/visas) — Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi