Azores Visa Checker for Portugal

Portugal, including the Azores, has been a member of the EU since 1986 and is a founding member of the Schengen Area, so most nationalities enter visa-free: citizens of the EU/EEA, the UK, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, Australia and many other nationalities can enter without a visa. Visa-exempt travellers can generally stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, though entry is always at the discretion of the border officer. Select your passport below to see your current status.

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What every traveller needs to know

A valid passport is required for entry — check that it will remain valid well beyond your planned departure date.
Airlines will generally refuse boarding without proof of an onward or return ticket out of Portugal — have it ready to show at check-in, not just at immigration.
There is no separate exit tax when leaving the Azores or mainland Portugal by air, but check that any airport fees are already built into your ticket price.
No vaccinations are required to enter Portugal, except yellow fever for travellers arriving from certain countries in South America and Africa — check current requirements if this applies to your route.
Registered hotels, hostels and guesthouses in Portugal automatically report guest details to the immigration authorities at check-in — private rentals may ask you to arrange this yourself.

Always verify current requirements on the official Portuguese immigration portal before booking flights — rules and permitted stay lengths can change. travel.state.gov · canada.ca