Schengen Short-Stay Visa-Free Entry (Business)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- No application required
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Nationals of visa-exempt countries may enter Portugal for short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, and trade fairs without a visa. Employment or paid work is NOT permitted under this visa-free regime. For work activities, a national D-type visa is required.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex II visa-exempt countries.
Eligible countries: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Korea (Republic of), Macao, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia (Federated States of), Moldova (Republic of), Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Province of China, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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Purpose of visit
Short-term business activities only: meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, trade fairs, and business consultations. Paid employment is not permitted.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, company credit cards, corporate sponsorship letter; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for duration of stay
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, corporate accommodation, or invitation from host company; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from Portuguese business partner or organization confirming purpose of visit, dates, and business relationship
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare passport, proof of business purpose (invitation letter, conference registration, etc.), proof of accommodation, return flight, and financial means.
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Processing wait
No visa application required. Present supporting documents at border control upon arrival.