Actual Facts about Portugal Visa Policy

IMMIGRATION AND VISAS

Passport Requirements based on Portugal visa policy:-

All Travelers are expected to have a passport according to Portugal visa policy unless otherwise follows:

1. Refugees with a travel document named Titre de Voyage issued based on the Geneva Convention of 1951.

2. Travellers with a Laissez-Passer that the European Union issues.

3. Travellers with a Laissez-Passer, which the United Nations issue.

4. National Identity Cards that are provided to:

• Citizens of Germany;
• Citizens of Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden or Switzerland.

5. Travelers with travel certificates provided by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo to the permanent inhabitants of Kosovo.

6. Recognised persons without nationality or citizenship and refugees holding travel papers and residence permits provided by Switzerland or an EU Economic Area member nation.

Passengers with a Portuguese Birth Certificate.

8. Passengers with Kinderausweis, a German identity document issued to children under 16 years old, provided the document includes a photo of the child.

9. Passengers with a Seafarer’s national identity document or a Seaman Book (provided they are traveling on duty), which is provided to citizens of the following countries:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Brazil, Denmark, Bulgaria, Cameron, Canada, Cape Verde Island, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominica, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, and the Republic of Ireland.

Austria, Republic of Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Luxemburg, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Poland, Romania, Russia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Saint Lucia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Sweden, Ukraine, UK, and Uruguay.

10. Passengers with a Travel Certificate and Collective Identity (joint passport for Portuguese citizens traveling together).

Document Validity based on Portugal visa policy:-

The passport is the primary Portugal visa requirement for travelers as per Portugal Visa Policy. Passports and other travel papers must be valid upon arrival in Portugal.

a. Expired passports for not over one year, national identity cards, and ‘Kinderausweis’ issued to Germany’s citizens are accepted.

b. Expired passports for not over five years issued to Austria, Belgium, France, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.

Additional information

Students, other than their nationality, living in a Member State of the European Union, Liechtenstein or Switzerland and traveling as part of a school community within the European Union, Liechtenstein or Switzerland do not need a passport given that:

• Their names are stated on a ‘List of passengers’ stamped by the school. It is certified by the concerned authority in their home country;
• The school party is joined by one of the school’s teachers;
• This ‘Travellers’ list must include a picture of the student.

Notes:-

Not all Member States of the European Union issue this sort of ‘List of Travelers.’ The exception would NOT extend to the ‘List of Passengers, ‘ stamped by the school without pictures as per Portugal visa policy.

Minors:-

1. Foreign kids aged less than 18 years old traveling alone may not enter Portugal. According to Portugal visa policy, they arrive from a non-Schengen member state if they do not hold anyone in Portugal taking care of their stay.

2. The journey between Portugal and other Schengen states will not need, in principle, document checks.

3. Portuguese nationalities aged less than 18 years old leaving or re-entering Portugal to or from a non-Schengen state, not in the company of one of their parents or a legal guardian, need a travel permit.

Both parents must sign this travel permit if they are married, or in exceptional cases, by whoever is eligible such as the father, mother, or legal guardian, and with respective signatures confirmed by a solicitor, notary, or lawyer. For more details, contact the airline or the Portuguese Services de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF).

This travel permit is needed when children are accompanied by a person other than their parents or legal guardian. In such cases, the travel permit must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person.

4. Foreign residents of Portugal aged less than 18 years old leaving or re-entering Portugal to or from a non-Schengen member state, not in the company of one of their parents or a legal guardian, need a travel permit.

Both parents must sign this travel permit if they are married, or in exceptional cases, by whoever is eligible such as the father, mother, or legal guardian, and with respective signatures confirmed by a solicitor, notary, or lawyer. For more details, contact the airline or the Portuguese Services de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (SEF).

This travel permit is needed when children are accompanied by a person other than their parents or legal guardian. In such cases, the travel permit must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person.

Visa Issuance according to Portugal visa policy:-

Before arrival: Travellers are kindly requested to contact the nearest representation of Portugal as per Portugal visa policy.

Visa Exemptions according to Portugal visa policy:-

All travelers must hold a visa except the following as per Portugal visa policy:

1. Portuguese citizens.

2. Travellers with British passports who are endorsed as ‘British Citizen.’

3. Travellers stayed for no more than 90 days, provided they have British passports endorsed ‘British National (Overseas).’

4. Citizens of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

5. Travellers staying for no more than 90 days provided they are citizens of Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Andorra, Canada, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Israel, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, St Kitts-Nevis, Uruguay, United States of America, Vatican City and Venezuela.

6. Travelers staying for no more than 90 days provided they have authorized British passports:

• ‘British Overseas Territories Guy,’ resident in Gibraltar;
• ‘British Overseas Territories Resident’ with the mark ‘right of citizenship issued by the United Kingdom; or
• ‘British Subject,’ which also includes the mark ‘right of residency’ granted by the United Kingdom;

7. Travelers remain no longer than 90 days in six months for Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Macedonia,  the Republic of Montenegro, the Republic of Moldova, Russia, the Republic of Serbia, Turkey, or Ukraine with diplomatic passports.

8. Travellers stay for no more than 90 days, provided they are citizens of Cape Verde with service or diplomatic passports.

9. Travellers staying for no more than 30 days provided they are citizens of Morocco with special, diplomatic, or service passports.

10. Travellers stay for 90 days provided they have passports issued by Hong Kong (A Special Administrative Region of China) or Macao (A Special Administrative Region of China).

11. Travellers staying for no more than 90 days provided they are citizens of Sao Tome & Principe with special, diplomatic, or service passports.

12. Travellers stay for 90 days provided they are citizens of Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Tunisia with service or diplomatic passports.

13. Travellers, irrespective of their nationality, residing for a time not exceeding five days in Liechtenstein and holding evidence of their residency, provided that they are in transit through the Schengen Area and begin their journey to a country outside the Schengen Area other than using transport.

14. Travellers with a ‘Laissez-Passer,’ which is issued by the European Union.

15. Recognised refugees and people without nationality or citizenship with residence permits and travel papers issued by Switzerland or a European Economic Area member country, staying for no more than three months.

16. Travellers with a ‘Laissez-Passer,’ which is issued by the United Nations.

17. Travellers with residence permits that are issued by Monaco or one of the Schengen States.

18. Travellers, regardless of nationality, stay for no more than 90 days with a ‘family member’ residence permit provided by an EU member country to a family member.

If they are a citizen of a European Economic Area, member country, or a citizen of Switzerland, provided they are traveling with or traveling to join the European Economic Area member country or the citizen of Switzerland.

TWOV (Transit without Visa) according to Portugal visa policy:-

TWOV is permitted for travelers to continue their trip to a third country without leaving the

airport (night stop is not permitted) according to Portugal visa policy, who do not need a visa as long as they are:

-keep all the necessary documents for their next trip;

-coming from or going to non-Schengen countries;

-keep tickets with confirmed reservations.

a. TWOV shall not apply to refugees or persons without nationality holding travel documents known as ‘Titre de Voyage’ issued by Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Malta, Belgium, or the United Kingdom.

b. TWOV is unavailable to people from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cong (Kinshasa), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.

Additional information for Portugal visa policy:-

1. Students, other than their nationality, living in a Member State of the European Union, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland and traveling as part of a school community within the European Union, Liechtenstein or Switzerland do not need a visa as per Portugal visa policy given that:

• their names are indicated on the ‘Travellers’ list stamped by the school and accredited by the competent authority in their home country;
• The school party is joined by one of the teachers of the school

Notes:-

• If the ‘List of Travelers’ is stamped only by the school and is not checked by the competent authority or includes photographs of the students, each student must bring their travel document and proof of the place of residence.
• Travelers must have at least EUR 74.82 plus EUR 39.90 for each day of stay (sums of money may also be in an exchangeable currency for the amount equivalent to the EUR amounts mentioned) as per Portugal visa policy.

Exemptions:-

Travelers with papers for onward or return travel and tickets provided they have proof of paid accommodation except for citizens of Switzerland and European Economic Area member states based on Portugal visa policy.

Information to know:-

Suppose travelers do not abide by entry or transit rules, including attempted entry with forged papers. In that case, the transporting carrier will be subject to fines of no less than EUR 1,356.73 up to more than EUR 2,169.77 for each traveler based on the Portugal visa policy.

CUSTOMS AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE

Import regulations based on Portugal visa policy:-

1. Travelers arriving with products purchased within the European Union for personal use are only permitted to import:

• Travelers aged 17 years and over are permitted 800 cigarettes; 400 cigarillos each weighing no more than three grams; 200 cigars; one kilogram of tobacco smoke;

• Travelers aged 17 years and over are licensed to drink 10 liters of alcoholic beverages over 22%; 20 liters of alcoholic beverages over 22%; 90 liters of wine above 60 liters of sparkling wine; 110 liters of alcohol above 22%;

2. Travelers arriving from non-European Union countries, including the Aland Islands, Canary Islands, Channel Islands, and other similar regions, are allowed free import of:

• Travelers aged 17 years old and more are allowed 200 cigarettes; 100 cigarillos each weighing no more than three grams; 50 cigars; 250 grams of smoking tobacco; or a proportional mixture of these products;
• Travelers aged 17 years and over are permitted to consume one liter of alcoholic beverages above 22 percent volume; non-denatured ethyl alcohol over 80 percent volume; two liters of alcoholic beverages or aperitifs made from wine or related drinks more than 22 percent volume; sparkling wines or liqueur wines; or a proportionate blend of such products in addition to four liters of still wine; and 16 percent of alcoholic beverages over 22 percent volume;
• Medicines for personal use only;
• Air travelers are allowed other goods up to a total value of EUR 430 per adult traveler or EUR 90 per traveler aged less than 15 years.

3. Prohibited Goods:

• Animal products not originating in a Member State of the European Union, Andorra, Lichtenstein, Norway, San Marino or Switzerland, can’t be imported into a Member State of the European Union except in small quantities from Andorra, Croatia, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland and small quantities from other nations.

Export regulations based on Portugal visa policy:-

It is prohibited to export jewelry except if it is declared upon arrival.

Crew Members customs regulations based on Portugal visa policy:-

Crew members are allowed to import:

• goods that do not exceed USD 200 in value, including tea, perfumes, coffee, and their derivatives; and
• Ten cigars or 80 cigarettes or 50 grams of smoking tobacco or 20 cigarillos, weighing no more than three grams

Pets:-

1. Cats and dogs entering Madeira islands on direct flights from non-European Union countries must have permission in advance from ‘direccao Regional de Pecuaria de Maderia.’ Written permission can be requested at least 24 hours before arrival via Fax: +351-291-233 156, stating the name of the animal’s owner together with address, arrival flight number and date, and type of animal. All pet animals must be accompanied by veterinary certificates of good health issued in the home country as per Portugal visa policy.

2. Cats and dogs are entering Portugal are subject to the special rules (EC No. 998 of 2003) of the European Parliament and of the European Council of 26 May 2006 and of the Council of 26 May 2006 and 13 June, respectively.

Baggage Clearance regulations according to Portugal visa policy:-

Luggage should be verified at the final destination airport in Portugal as long as it is labeled accordingly.

• Exemptions:Luggage of travelers in transit area whose destination is outside Portugal.
• Azores: on the island of Sao Miguel, Terceira Island, and the island of Santa Maria, baggage is cleared. Passengers flying to other islands must check their luggage at Portugal’s first airport of entry.

Airport tax according to Portugal visa policy:-

When leaving the airport, all passengers cannot pay any airport tax as per Portugal visa policy.

Regulations on currency imports based on Portugal visa policy:-

No restrictions on the import of local currency (EUR) and foreign currency. However, amounts greater than EUR 4987.98 must be reported upon arrival to prevent potential difficulties when leaving Portugal.

Currency Export regulations based on Portugal visa policy:-

Rules of Currency Export: There are no restrictions on exporting local currency (EUR) and foreign currencies for travelers arriving from or traveling to a country within the European Union. As far as travelers coming directly from or commuting to a country outside the European Union are concerned, amounts greater than or equal to EUR 10,000 must be reported in another currency, including banker’s draught and cheques of any sort.