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Portugal

In general
For entering the country a valid international passport is required. It has to be valid at least six months beyond the intended length of stay.

If a visa is not required the length of the intended stay cannot exceed the expiry date of the passport.

Nationals of the following countries are allowed to travel as tourists or visitors with their valid ID cards:

  • EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway and Switzerland


A visa is required by all except the following nations traveling for a period not exceeding three months:

  • Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), Israel, Japan, Canada, Korea (South), Croatia, Macao (China), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City and Venezuela
  • Nationals of any of the Schengen member states who hold permanent residency are entitled to re-enter the Schengen area without a visa, provided proof of residence and a valid passport are submitted


Validity
Short-stay visas: six months from date of issue for single or multiple entries of maximum 90 days per entry.
Transit visas: single or multiple entries for a maximum of five days per entry, including the day of arrival.


Visa application
In order to apply for a visa for Portugal one has to submit the following documents:

  • A valid international passport (valid at least six months beyond intended stay)
  • A recent passport photo
  • Application form (available online)
  • Visa fee in cash or by post order
  • Health insurance
  • A letter of invitation from the employer (company) specifying the reason for the trip and the length of stay Proof of sufficient funds
  • Hotel reservation or a letter of invitation


Please note

Schengen visa: The nationals of the countries which are required to have a Schengen visa are obliged to obtain the visa before arrival in Portugal. The Schengen visa can be issued only in the country where the person has his/her permanent address registration. Travellers visiting just one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of that country; travellers visiting more than one Schengen country should apply to the Consulate of the country chosen as the main destination or the country they will enter first (if they have no main destination).

Children: The official ID card for children (with no passport photo up to 10 years old and with an attached photo for children up to 16) is a sufficient document for entering the country. (Tip: Some air carriers such as Ryanair require passports with pictures of all their passengers. In this case having your children names in your passport is not enough.)