Overstay penalty
Check with the embassy for overstay penalties.A tiered fine under Article 192 of the Law of Foreigners, applied by the border authority typically when leaving: EUR 80-160 for an overstay up to 30 days, EUR 160-320 for 30 to 90 days, EUR 320-500 for 90 to 180 days, EUR 500-700 beyond 180 days. As of a change in force 22 October 2025, an overstay also bars applying for a work visa at a Portuguese consulate for up to 5 years, a further real consequence beyond the fine itself.