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Portugal tourist / visitor visa success rate for Russian citizens

In the UK — the only government that publishes visa outcomes broken down by both nationality and visa type — 93.3% of Russian tourist visa applications were approved, up from 91.1% a year earlier, across 51,420 decisions in the year to March 2026. For Russian tourist applicants that is the only approval rate on record anywhere. Portugal does not publish tourist decisions by nationality, so no Portugal-specific rate exists for Russia — and any site quoting one is estimating. Where Russia does have published rates, they run at 59.6% on US visitor visas in FY2025 — a wider picture of how Russian applications are treated, though neither is a tourist-visa figure. What Portugal does document is the decision itself: officers assess whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time, and the biggest single lever is return intent. On the money side: €75 per entry plus €40 per day. Portugal asks for €75 on entry plus €40 for each day spent in the country. Applicants who can prove board and lodging are guaranteed for the whole stay may be exempted. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.

Last reviewed August 2026 per our editorial standards. Source: European Commission — Annex 25 of the Visa Code Practical Handbook: reference amounts required for the crossing of the external border, fixed by national authorities .

How likely is a tourist visa to Portugal for Russian citizens? Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. A typical applicant sees roughly 68%, and the biggest single lever is return intent. Published approval rates for Russia run at 59.6% on US visitor visas in FY2025.

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Key requirements

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure and issued within the last 10 years
  • Completed application, photo, and biometrics
  • Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000
  • Round-trip itinerary and confirmed accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds; €90 visa fee (2026)

Visa fee (cost)

€90 per adult, €45 for children 6–12, free under 6 — plus a service fee (typically €30–45) where an external centre (VFS/TLS) handles the application.

Money & funds

€75 per entry plus €40 per day. Portugal asks for €75 on entry plus €40 for each day spent in the country. Applicants who can prove board and lodging are guaranteed for the whole stay may be exempted.

Typical timeline

Apply up to 6 months ahead and at least 15 days before travel; standard decisions take about 15 calendar days, occasionally up to 45.

Common refusal reasons

  • Insufficient or unclear means of subsistence
  • Doubt about the purpose or intent to leave
  • Missing or insufficient travel medical insurance
  • Unjustified or inconsistent itinerary
  • Previous Schengen overstay or visa misuse

Where Russia sits in the official data

Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Russian applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Russia.

UK tourist visas — year to March 2026

The UK is the only government that publishes outcomes by nationality and visa type, so it is the one place a tourist-visa figure for Russia actually exists. 6.7% of Russian tourist applications were refused across 51,420 decisions , against 8.9% the year before. That volume makes Russia the 10th-largest source of UK tourist applicants, of 110 countries with meaningful numbers. Different country, different rules — a reference point, not your odds here.

US visitor visas — FY2025

A 40.4% adjusted refusal rate places Russia 127th of 199 nationalities the State Department publishes — a lower refusal rate than 36% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Russia is 8.6 points above it.

The European Commission's Schengen table carries no row for Russia at any volume, so the US and UK figures above are the only two nationality-level rates published for Russian applicants anywhere. They run 40% refused in the US against 7% refused in the UK — 33 points apart — a reminder that these are two different visas assessed under two different systems, not one "how strict is this country" score. Volume is the other half of the picture: 51,420 tourist decisions make Russia the 10th-largest source the UK sees for that category, of 110 countries with a meaningful number.

Sources: U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality and European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.

What actually moves the needle

Strong ties to home — a stable job, family, or property

This is the heart of tourist decisions for Portugal. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.

Funds that clearly cover the whole trip

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

A specific, time-limited plan with bookings

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

Context for Russia applicants

Published approval rates for Russia run at 59.6% on US visitor visas in FY2025. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above.

Avoid the common pitfall

The most frequent reason this route fails is a vague itinerary or thin finances that make your return look uncertain. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official Portugal tourist visa success rate for Russian citizens?

Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for Portugal tourist visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers — we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on.

What matters most for a Portugal tourist visa?

Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.

Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?

Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.

Is this a guarantee of approval?

No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.

Is my information private?

Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.

How much is a Schengen visa in 2026?

€90 for adults, €45 for children aged 6–12, and free for under-6s — the same across all Schengen countries. Service centres (e.g. VFS) may add a service fee.

Which country do I apply to for a Schengen visa?

The country of your main destination (most nights), or your first point of entry if the trip is evenly split.

Is travel insurance mandatory for a Schengen visa?

Yes. You need travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 for the whole Schengen area and stay.

How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?

Up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.

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