United States of America → Portugal: do you need a visa?

Tourist / Family Visit Visa (Schengen C)

Documents

• Harmonised Schengen application form, completed and signed (guardian signs for minors)
• Passport photograph meeting European requirements
• Passport valid 3+ months beyond exit, issued within the previous 10 years, with 2 blank pages, plus copies of prior passports/visas
• Proof of regular status if applying outside your country of nationality
• Return travel reservation (return ticket)
• Travel medical insurance covering all Schengen states (minimum EUR 30,000)
• Work/economic evidence: employment certificate and salary plus last 3 bank statements proving means for the stay and return
• Hotel reservation for each night, or signed term of responsibility (termo de responsabilidade); if staying with family, proof of family relationship and housing conditions
• Minors: travel authorization or court decision where applicable
• Entry visa for the onward destination, if applicable

FAQ

How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Use the European Commission short-stay calculator linked from the MNE short-stay page to check remaining days.

Does the visa guarantee entry?
No. At the border you may be asked for supporting documents (means, accommodation, invitation, insurance), so carry copies of what you submitted.

Which consulate do I apply to on a multi-country trip?
The Schengen state of your longest stay, or the first-entry state if stays are equal.