EMBASSY OF PORTUGAL VISA INFO
  Portugal visas general  information  _  _   There are two (2) types of visa to enter Portugal: Short-stay Schengen visas Long-term National Visas   Which visa suits each situation?  If you intend to travel to Portugal for: tourism;  family visit;  business prospecting, development of commercial contacts, meetings or consultations or medical treatments lasting less than ninety (90) days - you must apply for a   Schengen Visa  . If you intend to travel for periods longer than ninety (90) days, you can apply for a   National Visa  , which may be for Residence or Temporary Stay. Schengen visas The Schengen Visa is an authorization issued by a Member State for the purpose of an airport stopover, transit or the intention of staying for a short period in the territory of one or more Member States, allowing its holder to present himself at the external border, not guaranteeing, however, , the respective entry into the ...