Visa Requirements

Portugal is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Passport holders from Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan, United States and the other European countries do not need a visa to visit Portugal. EU nationals and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may use valid national ID cards.

Passports: Passport must be valid for at least three months beyond intended departure required by all except: EU nationals and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland holding valid national ID cards.

Visas: Required by all, except the following for stays of up to 90 days:
nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) responsible for your place of residence.

Application requirements: (a) Passport or official travel documents accepted by Schengen countries, valid for at least three months longer than the validity of the visa, with blank page for attachment of visa sticker. (b) Application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Proof of purpose of visit in the form of an official letter of invitation from host or business partner, provisional ticket booking and hotel booking where appropriate. (e) Proof of sufficient funds and medical insurance may also be required. (f) Fee (payable in cash or by postal order). (g) For postal applications, a large self-addressed envelope, stamped for registered or recorded delivery.

Working days required: From a few days to a few weeks. Apply in plenty of time.

Portuguese Foreign Affairs Ministry: www.min-nestrangeiros.pt