How many months can an American stay in Portugal?

U.S. citizens may enter Portugal for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. If you plan on transiting a Schengen country, review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page.



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Temporary stay visas allow entry and stay in Portugal for less than a year. Temporary stay visas are valid during the entire stay and allow for multiple entries. Residency visas allow two entries and is valid for a period of 4 months.

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North Americans are welcome to visit Portugal for up to 90 days as tourists, but if you fall in love with the country and wish to remain longer, you'll need to apply for a long-stay residency visa. The process is straightforward and begins in your home country.

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U.S. citizens may enter Portugal for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.

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If you overstay 90 days in the EU, you risk deportation. Countries can legally imprison you, deport you, or give you a limited number of days to leave. That said, deportation is rarely enforced for a visitor who isn't attempting to work illegally or claim benefits.

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With a valid U.S. passport, you can stay up to 90 days for tourism or business during any 180-day period. Do not overstay!

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