This page covers where and how to apply for a Portugal tourist visa from the Kolkata VAC. For visa types, fees, full document checklist, and processing time, see the complete Portugal Visa Guide →
Fees paid at VFS centre on appointment day. INR equivalent varies with exchange rate. Full fees breakdown & INR conversion →
The Embassy of Portugal in New Delhi processes tourist visa applications for residents of all Indian states and union territories, except Goa. Submit your application at the VFS Global Kolkata centre — a primary application centre for East India applicants.
Note: Jurisdiction assignments are based on your permanent residential address. Applicants from Goa fall under the Consulate General of Portugal in Goa. Always confirm your applicable centre on vfsglobal.com/portugal/india/ before booking your appointment.
Centre Operational Details: The Portugal Visa Application Centre in Kolkata is located at Rene Tower, Building No. 1842, Rajdanga Main Road. Operates Monday to Friday. Verify on VFS website →
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Fill out the Schengen visa application on the VFS/Embassy portal. Print, sign, and bring the completed form with your appointment.
Go to vfsglobal.com/portugal/india/ → select Kolkata as your centre. Check back around 10:00 AM IST for new slot releases.
Choose your preferred slot. If travelling as a family, book all applicants under one group. Optionally add Premium Lounge or Weekday Prime-Time slots for priority processing at an additional fee.
Pay the VFS service charge online and any optional service fees. Save and print your appointment confirmation — you must carry this to the centre.
Arrive 15 minutes early. Carry: appointment confirmation, original passport, signed application form, and full document set. Visa fee is payable at the counter. Biometrics are enrolled on the same visit.
Processing insights are observational and based on general applicant experience. Actual timelines depend on Embassy workload, individual application complexity, and seasonal factors. For current processing times see Portugal visa processing time by centre →
Rajdanga is accessible via WBTC buses. The nearest Metro stations are on the Green Line (Kalighat/Netaji Bhavan) or Yellow Line (Masterda Surya Sen). Short auto-rickshaw or cab ride required to reach Rajdanga Main Road.
Drop-off at Rene Tower, Rajdanga Main Road. Ample street parking and nearby commercial lots available. Ola/Uber drop-off directly at the building entrance.
Located at Rene Tower, Building No. 1842 on Rajdanga Main Road. Easily identifiable near the Geetanjali Stadium junction.
Carry your printed appointment confirmation for entry. Mobile phones and large bags may need to be stored outside security.
You can submit your application at any of the 12 VFS centres across India regardless of your home city. The visa decision is made by the Consulate covering your registered state of residence — not the VFS centre where you apply.
Sticker Visa
Visa-Free
Embassy / eVisa
Schengen
Schengen
Visa on Arrival / eVisa
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