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Portugal entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Portugal in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 8 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not Portugal alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports · Portuguese Foreign Ministry — who needs a visa · Portuguese Law 37/2006 on entry of EU citizens, Art. 4 · European Commission — ETIAS

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
  • Funds for the trip: €75 per entry plus €40 per day (≈ $84 and $45). Not required if board and lodging are covered or you have a sponsorship statement from a Portuguese resident.
  • Purpose of the trip and return: border guards may ask for an accommodation booking or invitation, travel plans and a return ticket.
  • Fingerprints and a facial image may be taken at entry for the Entry/Exit System (EES).

How to extend your stay

A visa-free stay or short-stay visa can be extended by the migration agency AIMA for up to 90 days, renewable once for the same period. If the stay goes beyond 90 days in six months, the extension is valid for Portugal only.

Overstay penalties

A fine of €80 to €700 (≈ $90–780), rising with the length of the overstay; it is also imposed on exit. Unlawful stay is grounds for removal with an entry ban of up to 5 years.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Portugal without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
A visa-free stay or short-stay visa can be extended by the migration agency AIMA for up to 90 days, renewable once for the same period. If the stay goes beyond 90 days in six months, the extension is valid for Portugal only.
What happens if I overstay?
A fine of €80 to €700 (≈ $90–780), rising with the length of the overstay; it is also imposed on exit. Unlawful stay is grounds for removal with an entry ban of up to 5 years.
What is checked on entry to Portugal?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years. Funds for the trip: €75 per entry plus €40 per day (≈ $84 and $45). Not required if board and lodging are covered or you have a sponsorship statement from a Portuguese resident. Purpose of the trip and return: border guards may ask for an accommodation booking or invitation, travel plans and a return ticket. Fingerprints and a facial image may be taken at entry for the Entry/Exit System (EES).
How can I stay in Portugal longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: residence visa for employment, residence visa for self-employed people and entrepreneurs, digital nomad visa (remote work), residence visa for retirees and people with passive income, residence visa for study and research, family reunification.

Sources

Checked on 8 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.