How Long Can We Stay in Portugal Without a Visa? If you are a national of a country that has not signed a visa-free agreement with Portugal and the other Schengen member countries, you must obtain a visa before traveling to Portugal or any other Schengen member country. For EU nationals , there is generally no need for a visa to enter Portugal, and you can stay for as long as you wish. However, if you plan to stay longer than three months, you must register with the Portuguese local authorities. If you are a national of a visa-exempt country (such as Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of South Korea, or the United States of America), you can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. If you wish to stay longer, the actions you need to take depend on your country of residence: 1. Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of South Korea, or the United States of America: You must obtain a residence permit within three months of your...
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