Portugal for citizens of Belgium

🔑 How to enter to Portugal from Belgium

To enter Portugal, Belgian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Portugal, check whether your Belgian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Portugal and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Belgian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Belgian passport.

✅ Requirements for Belgian citizens to visit Portugal with tourist visa

• Belgian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Portugal. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Belgian citizens on the territory of Portugal is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Belgium require a visa to visit the Portugal?

   Belgian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Portugal.

2. What happens if a Belgian passport holder stays in Portugal longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Portugal is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Portugal is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Belgium need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Portugal without a visa?

   Portuguese immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Belgian citizens to enter Portugal without a visa?

   Belgian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Portugal.

5. Can Belgian work or study during the visa-free stay in Portugal?

   The Portugal visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Portugal Belgian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.