Visas and entry for studying in Portugal
Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sources.
Entry and permits for Portugal
- Entry and permits
90days
Trips without a visa (within any 180-day period)
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for trips shorter than 90 days within any 180-day period.
- Working holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (visa portal): Youth MobilityPortuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (visa portal): Youth Mobility documents and conditions by countryEmbassy of Portugal in Tokyo: visasPortuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa portal: national visa fees (Wayback copy of 2026-10-13)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries and annual quotas)
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