Portugal Visa for Emirati Citizens
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period within Schengen area.
vistos.mne.gov.pt ↗Entering Portugal on an Emirati passport
- → Travel with just your valid Emirati passport. No visa or prior application needed.
- → See the exact document checklist for Emirati applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Emirati applicants
The exact documents Emirati citizens must submit for Portugal, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
medicalE1 - Medical Treatment
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (#) Please click here to know more about the documents required - English Important Note: Applicants who will be sponsored will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the person sponsoring the visa applicant then notarized by the accredited authorities in Portugal is mandatory.
otherD3 - Teaching Purposes, Highly Qualified Subordinated/cultural Activity
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (#) Please click here to know more about the documents required - English Important Note: Applicants who will be sponsored will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the person sponsoring the visa applicant then notarized by the accredited authorities in Portugal is mandatory.
workER - Professional Activity Done Remotely - “Digital Nomads”
Please click here to know more about the documents required - English Important Note: Applicants who will be sponsored will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the person sponsoring the visa applicant then notarized by the accredited authorities in Portugal is mandatory.
retirementD7 - Fixed Residence (Retirement, Religious Purpose Or Individual Revenues)
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, Please click here (#) Please click here to know more about the documents required - English Important Note: Applicants who will be sponsored will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the person sponsoring the visa applicant then notarized by the accredited authorities in Portugal is mandatory.
businessBusiness
Please click here to know more about the documents required Applicants who will be sponsored will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the person sponsoring the visa applicant. Sponsors of Domestic helpers will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the local sponsor in UAE. Please note the authentication of signature can be done at the Portugal Embassy in Abu Dhabi or by authorise authorities only.
otherE5 - Amateur Sports Purposes
Please click here to know more about the documents required - English Important Note: Applicants who will be sponsored will require to submit the Termo de Responsabilidade. It is mandatory to fully and properly fill the form with authorized signatures by the person sponsoring the visa applicant then notarized by the accredited authorities in Portugal is mandatory.
Portugal visa for United Arab Emirates citizens — FAQ
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Yes — Emirati passport holders can enter Portugal visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Portugal?
Emirati passport holders can stay in Portugal for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.
What documents do Emirati citizens need for Portugal?
A valid passport plus the Portugal document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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For Emirati citizens