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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER PORTUGAL
American Citizens do not need a visa when they travel to Portugal for business or for personal travel. The stay in the Schengen area should not exceed 90 days in a 6 month period. Please note that the American visitor will need to present a valid American passport (valid three months beyond intended stay), proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.
THE SCHENGEN VISA
The Schengen visa is valid for the following 24 European countries: Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
Visas issued before or on December 20, 2007 by the new Schengen States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta) are only valid for these 9 new Schengen countries, not for the whole Schengen area.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR NON - U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER PORTUGAL
TDS
is not able to assist with expediting visas for Portugal, other
than for foreign nationals who are permanently residing in Delaware,
Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and
the District of Columbia. All other applicants are required to
appear in person to obtain a visa, at the Consulate General of Portugal with jurisdiction for your state of residence.
- 1 Visa
Application Form, fully completed and
signed
- Submit
your valid Passport ( valid at least 3 months beyond stay)
- 2 Passport-size
photographs
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- U.S.
Resident Alien card or valid U.S. Visa (other than B1/B2)
- Letter
of invitation from business host in Portugal (for business visitors)
- Proof
of sufficient funds (e.g. copy of recent bank statement).
- Proof
of lodging (for tourist visitor)
- Copy
of airline tickets and itinerary
- Proof
of Health/Travel/Accident insurance in the amount of at least $37,500
- For family visit a
Legalized Invitation is required from the host in Portugal
Notice
Regarding Visa For Schengen States:
- Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
As of 01 June 2001, travelers to Europe on business or tourism
purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of one to ninety
days, valid for all of the above-mentioned countries. A Schengen
visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above countries
allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
- If you
intend to visit only one Schengen country, you must apply through
the embassy or consulate of that particular country.
- If you
intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for
a visa through the embassy or consulate of the country which
is your main destination.
- If you
intend to visit several countries but do not have a main destination,
you should apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of the
country which is your first port of entry.
- If you
do not need a visa for the Schengen country which is your main
destination or first point of entry, please note that you may
require a visa for other Schengen countries you wish to visit.
You should then apply through the embassy or consulate of the
first country which does require a visa.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
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