Portugal VISA IS NOT REQUIRED FOR CITIZENS OF United States of America

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For your Schengen visa, VisaTitans offer consultation services. First you start by applying online for your Schengen visa. Then our experienced visa consultants will review your application and documents. They will make sure that you meet all the requirements.
After that, you’ll have to visit the embassy and submit your application in person. VisaTitans has a success rate of 99.99% and we’ll make sure your application is flawless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Portugal is a European Union country and one of the Schengen zone countries. If you have a Portugal Schengen visa you will be allowed to visit all Schengen zone countries. The countries consist of 22 European country and 4 non European country. You may visit any of them on the same visit.


However, if you have Schengen multiple entry visa you will be allowed to visit as many times as you wish. Your total duration of stay mustn’t exceed 90 days. The visa applicant holding valid Schengen visa with multiple entry is allowed to visit several no European country.

Portugal Schengen visa fee is free for children under the age of 6 years old. For Children who are older than 6 years and younger than 12 years the Portugal visit visa fee is 40 Euros.


For applicants who are above 12 years old they must pay a Portugal visa fee of 80 Euros. Family members of EU citizen is free. The visa fee will be paid as per the local currency exchange rate.

No, Each individual applicant must complete a separate application form regardless of the visa category. Prepare a separate Portugal visa application pack. Please note, application submission will be done individually at the Portugal visa application centers.


For applicants who are above 12 years old, they must pay a Portugal visa fee of 80 Euros. Family members of EU citizen are free. The visa fee will be paid as per the local currency exchange rate.

Portugal is a Schengen country and, in most countries, they have appointed VFS Global visa center. They will receive the Portugal Schengen visitor visa applications from Schengen visa applicants. The Portuguese Embassy and consulate general online appointment is available on VFS Global visa center website for a service fee.


This is where all you need is to put your personal information and choose your preferred date and time. On the appointment day, you will submit your Portugal visa application and attend the visa interview if applicable.


However, in some countries, you will have to book a Portugal embassy appointment directly with the Portugal embassy. If there is multiple Portugal diplomatic representations then you might have to book a Portuguese consulate general appointment as per your jurisdiction.

No, you can’t apply for a Portugal Schengen visitor visa without submitting your Portugal visa application form. The Schengen visit visa complete application form Portugal is a mandatory requirement. Your Portugal visa application will be rejected if you don’t submit it.


It’s possible to fill out your application online for the Schengen visit visa application form for a Portugal visa. You will then submit it to the Portugal embassy or consulate-general. You must include all the Schengen area supporting documents required Portugal visa.

Starting February 2020 the Schengen visa validity was extended to be 180 days instead of 90 days. This update was very welcomed by the community of international travel. It became easier for travelers to apply for a Portugal visa early in time and travel to Portugal any time they wish. The service charges for the visa were increased from 60 Euros to 80 Euros.

Portugal Schengen visas processing time is set at 15 business days after you submit your Portugal Schengen visa requirement. The submission will be during the previously booked appointment for Portugal visas. Portugal Schengen visa processing time doesn’t include the weekends. You need to count for at least extra 4 days when you are planning your Portugal travel visa application process.


During the peak season which is usually summer processing time for visa for Portugal could be extended so you should plan accordingly as too many Schengen visit visa applicants applying for Portugal visa or for Portugal Schengen visas to visit the Schengen area and visit Portugal.

Portugal tourist visa and Portugal business visa are the two most common visa for Portugal visa types. Portugal provides both of them under the Schengen visa type short-term C scheme. You can enter Portugal and stay up to 90 days after applying for a visitor Portugal visa. Portugal tourist visa requirements are:

  • Portugal tourist visa application form
  • Passport or travel documents
  • Recent photographs
  • Last 3 months bank statement
  • Round trip flight reservation
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Proof of Schengen travel insurance
  • Proof of employment
  • Residency visas if applicant lives in a country other than the country of origin

On the other hand, Portugal business visa requirements are:

  • Portugal business visa application form
  • Valid passport
  • Passport-type photographs
  • Your recent months bank statement
  • Flight reservation
  • Hotel reservation
  • Portugal Schengen visa invitation letter
  • Schengen visa travel insurance
  • Business letter
  • Other Portugal tourist visa requirements might be required.