Portuguese visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Portugal for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Portugal for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Portugal e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Portugal visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Portugal tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Portugal.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Portugal.
If you are looking for Portugal visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Portugal nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Portugal in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 51 minutes)
- Houston: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Indianapolis: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Indianapolis, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Diego: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in San Diego, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 51 minutes)
- Miami: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Miami, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 51 minutes)
- New Orleans: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in New Orleans, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Honolulu: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Chicago: The Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Massachusetts: The Consulate of Portugal in Massachusetts, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Rhode Island: The Consulate General of Portugal in Rhode Island, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Francisco: The Consulate General of Portugal in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 51 minutes)
- Newark: The Consulate General of Portugal in Newark, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of Portugal in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of Portugal in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
Portugal visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Portugal diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Portugal from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,023,414 | N/A |
| 2009 | 946,533 | -7.51% |
| 2010 | 993,132 | 4.92% |
| 2011 | 1,067,808 | 7.52% |
| 2012 | 1,102,941 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 1,349,019 | 22.31% |
| 2014 | 1,543,059 | 14.38% |
| 2015 | 1,723,281 | 11.68% |
| 2016 | 1,963,773 | 13.96% |
| 2017 | 2,268,504 | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 2,379,342 | 4.89% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Portugal & United States comparison
Portugal's area is approximately 91,590 km2 (35,363 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 99.87 times bigger than Portugal.
As of October 2025, Portugal's population is ~10.0 million people - 330,718,373 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Portugal & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Portugal | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 10,048,856 | 340,767,229 | 330.7 million fewer people live in Portugal than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 128 | 273 | Portugal has 145 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 141 | 134 | Portugal passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 150 | 1147 | Portuguese hosts 997 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Portugal in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Portugal in 2018 was approximately 2,379,342.
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- Lisbon to Washington D.C.: 6881.42 km (4275.91 mi)
- Travel time: 14 hours 20 minutes
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