Schengen Short-Stay Visa-Free Entry (Tourist)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- No application required
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Nationals of Annex II countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 may enter Portugal and the Schengen Area without a visa for short stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. For Albania (AL), Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), Georgia (GE), Moldova (MD), Montenegro (ME), North Macedonia (MK), Serbia (RS), Ukraine (UA), and Taiwan (TW), visa-free access applies only to holders of biometric passports. ETIAS pre-travel authorization will be required starting Q4 2026. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals have unlimited freedom of movement and do not require any visa.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a national of an Annex II country under EU Regulation 2018/1806. Biometric passport required for AL, BA, GE, MD, ME, MK, RS, UA, and TW nationals.
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
Tourism, family visits, business meetings, cultural or sporting events, medical treatment (short-term), or other non-work purposes.
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, cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for duration of stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: Recommended but not mandatory for visa-free travelers
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, rental agreement, invitation from host; 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
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen Area and has at least one blank page. Prepare proof of accommodation, return flight, and sufficient funds.
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Processing wait
No visa processing required. Present documents at the border upon arrival. Immigration officers may verify purpose of stay, accommodation, return travel, and financial means.