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Portugal visa guide

Currency: EUR · Major cities: Lisbon, Porto, Madeira, Algarve, Sintra, Faro

Verified details· checked 2026-09-07

Portugal is part of the Schengen Area — one Schengen visa covers all member states.

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
15–45 calendar days at a consulate or visa centre — apply up to 6 months ahead
Fee
€90 adult, €45 for children aged 6–12, plus service charge

Good to know

  • Short stays are capped at 90 days in any rolling 180-day period across the whole Schengen area.
  • Travel insurance covering at least €30,000 in medical costs is mandatory.
  • Apply at the consulate of your main destination, or of your first entry point when stays are equal.

By passport

  • 🇺🇸 United States passport — Visa free, up to 90 days

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Main airports

  • FAO · Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport, Faro
  • FNC · Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, Funchal
  • LIS · Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, Lisbon
  • PDL · João Paulo II Airport, Ponta Delgada
  • OPO · Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport, Porto
  • BGC · Bragança Airport, Bragança
  • CAT · Cascais Airport, Cascais
  • HOR · Horta Airport, Horta
  • PIX · Pico Airport, Pico Island
  • PRM · Portimão Airport, Portimão
  • TER · Lajes Airport, Praia da Vitória
  • GRW · Graciosa Airport, Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Rules change. Always confirm with official government sources before booking.