Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Portugal is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen
Agreement.
Passport valid for up to 6 months (depending on
nationality) required by all except
1. EU nationals
and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway and
Switzerland holding valid national ID cards.
(a) Passport validity depends on nationality; for nationals
of UK, the passport must be valid for the duration of the stay
in Portugal. (b) 2. It is advisable to have a return
ticket, but not obligatory. If a visitor is not in possession
of a return ticket, proof of sufficient means of support may
be required.
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90
days:
(a) nationals referred to in the chart and under
passport exemptions above;
(b) nationals of Andorra,
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Columbia,
Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El
Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Korea
(Rep. of), Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New
Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, San
Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Vatican
City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their
journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided
holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the
airport. However, nationals of certain countries always
require a transit visa, even when not leaving the airport
transit area; contact the Consulate (or Consular section at
Embassy) for details.
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued
for touristic, private or business visits. There are 3 types
of Schengen visa: Short-stay, Transit and Airport
Transit. Visa costs are dependent on the tariff charges of
the issuing country and prices may vary with exchange rates.
Check with your local Embassy for the most up-to-date prices.
A Schengen visa will be issued free of charge to the spouse
and children of an EU national, upon presentation of the
original marriage certificate and a valid EU passport. For
children, original full birth certificates are required.
Transit visas are valid for single or two entries of
maximum 5 days, including the day of arrival. Visas cannot be
extended; a new application must be made each time.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). 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).
Tourism: (a) Passport or official travel documents
accepted by Schengen countries, valid for at least 3 months
longer than the validity of the visa, with blank page for
attachment of visa sticker. (b) Application form. (c) 1
passport-size photo. (d) Proof of purpose of visit in the form
of an official letter of invitation from host or business
partner, provisional ticket booking and hotel booking where
appropriate. (e) Proof of sufficient funds and medical
insurance may also be required. (f) Fee (payable in cash or by
postal order). (g) For postal applications, a large
self-addressed envelope stamped for registered or recorded
delivery. (h) For applicants driving to Portugal, registration
document, proof of legal ownership of the vehicle, driving
licence and insurance papers. Applicants entering Portugal by
land must register with the Police within 3 days of
arrival. Business: (a)-(g), and (h) Letter from
employer or, if self-employed, from solicitor, accountant,
bank manager or local Chamber of Commerce stating purpose and
duration of the visit. This should be faxed to the Consulate
in London (fax: 020 7581 3085) at least 48 hours before
submitting an application. References may also be required.
Those entering Portugal by land must register with the
local police station within 3 days of their arrival.
From a few days to a few weeks.
Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for
further details (see Address section).
(Portuguese Trade and Tourism Promotion Office)
Avenida
5 de Outubro 101, 1050-051 Lisbon, Portugal
Tel: 2179
09500. Fax: 2179 35028 or 2179 50961.
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: http://www.portugal.org/
or http://www.portugalinsite.pt/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is
required from travellers over one year of age arriving in (or
destined for) the Azores or Madeira, if coming from infected
areas. However, no certificate is required from transit
passengers at Funchal, Porto Santo and Santa Maria.
There are full state-provided health facilities, but
private practices are allowed to co-exist. There are
approximately 28,769 doctors and 38,654 hospital beds. There
are reciprocal health agreements with most European countries.
Secondary examinations, X-rays and laboratory tests may have
to be paid for. A nominal charge will be made for medical
treatment at health centres (Centro de Saude). There
may be a charge for prescribed medicines. All dental treatment
must be paid for. This agreement is also effective in Madeira
and the Azores (although in Madeira a fee must be paid for a
GP consultation, which can then be refunded by an appointed
bank). Those wishing to take advantage of it should inform the
doctor prior to treatment that they wish to be treated under
EU social security arrangements. Private treatment must be
paid for in full. Medical fees paid whilst in Portugal cannot
be reimbursed by the British NHS.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 12 Mardi Gras
(Carnival). Mar 29 Good Friday. Apr 25 Freedom
Day. May 1 Labour Day. May 30 Corpus Christi.
Jun 10 Portugal Day. Jun 24* St John’s Day.
Aug 15 Assumption. Oct 5 Republic Day. Nov
1 All Saints’ Day. Dec 1 Restoration of
Independence Day. Dec 8 Immaculate Conception. Dec
25 Christmas Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Mar
4 Mardi Gras (Carnival). Apr 18 Good Friday. Apr
25 Freedom Day. May 1 Labour Day. Jun 10
Portugal Day. Jun 19 Corpus Christi. Aug 15
Assumption. Oct 5 Republic Day. Nov 1 All
Saints’ Day. Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Day.
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas
Day.
Destination Guide – Portugal
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Note
Passports
Note
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Note
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Note
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
1
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | no | 2 |
| Australian | yes | no | 2 |
| Canadian | yes | no | 2 |
| USA | yes | no | 2 |
| Other EU | 1 | no | 2 |
| Japanese | yes | no | 2 |
| Investimentos, Comercio e Turismo de Portugal (ICEP) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | o | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | no | n/a |
| Food and Drink | no | n/a |
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(a)*Lisbon only. (b) Holidays falling on a Sunday are not observed on the following Monday. |