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title: Portugal visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
description: Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Portugal visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and collect required entry documents
2. **Travel to Portugal** — Present passport and supporting documents at border control

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months after departure from Schengen area
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Schengen area
- **Accommodation proof (e.g., hotel reservation or invitation letter)** (Travel): Covers entire stay
- **Travel health insurance (covering Schengen area, min. €30,000)** (Supporting): Valid for entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, cash, credit card)** (Financial): Sufficient for accommodation and living costs
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country (optional but recommended)** (Employment, optional): To demonstrate intention to return

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (no fixed amount)
- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card
- Traveler's checks

May be asked to show funds at border control

## Good to know

- Schengen 90/180-day rule applies across all Schengen states

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport valid at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen
- **Lack of return ticket or onward travel** — Always carry proof of exit from Schengen area

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for Portugal?

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Portugal?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need for Portugal?

Valid passport (with at least 3 months validity beyond intended stay); Return or onward flight ticket; Accommodation proof (e.g., hotel reservation or invitation letter); Travel health insurance (covering Schengen area, min. €30,000); Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, cash, credit card); Employment letter or proof of ties to home country (optional but recommended).

### How long must my passport be valid for Portugal?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Portugal visa for every passport](/visa/portugal)
- [Every destination for United Arab Emirates passport holders](/visa/passport/united-arab-emirates)