Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon is a Member-State of the European Union and has signed
the Schengen Agreement. While traveling within the E.U., you
only need your Identity card. However, a passport is necessary
for a number of other transactions, such as currency exchange,
purchases, etc.
Visas are not required by European citizens from countries that
are part of the Schengen Area. Lisbon as a member of the
Schengen Agreement, has abolished controls on common internal
lands, at air and sea borders and allows Member-State citizens
to travel around without a visa for a short stay period of up to
three (3) months. However, keep in mind that airlines and other
carriers require a valid passport and/or identity card.
Citizens coming from countries that have not yet joined Schengen
Area may require a visa to enter Lisbon. The E.U. visitors from
these countries can acquire further information from the
Hellenic Embassies or Consulates in their countries, or from
their travel agencies. Before visiting Lisbon, please consult
the detailed information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'
website and find out whether you require a Visa.
Kindly reminder: During your stay in Lisbon, if you require a
Visa, you are advised to have suitable insurance coverage for
emergency medical or other needs.
Note:
Please note ICAAS is not authorized to assist with the VISA
process beyond providing the Notification of Acceptance Letter
and Invitation Letter (after registration) issued by the ICAAS
Committee Board.
Should your application be denied, ICAAS cannot change the
decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lisbon, nor will
ICAAS engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or
the Embassy of Lisbon on behalf of the applicant. The
registration fee cannot be refunded when the VISA application of
individual being denied.