Important Information for ETIAS for Portugal

Yes. Before travelling to Portugal or other Schengen countries, all Canadian citizens must submit an online application through the ETIAS for Protugal website. This will be required when the new visa waiver program is made mandatory in 2025. International travellers and border officials will have a six-month grace period to learn about the Schengen policy changes. After the initial grace period expires, international travellers who do not have valid ETIAS authorization Portugal will be denied entry to Portugal and other ETIAS countries.

Yes. To enter the Schengen country, minors and children must have an ETIAS for Portugal. Minors and children can also use the ETIAS Portugal travel authorization process. Only the difference is that parents or guardians of children travelling abroad must also submit an ETIAS form.

You will need a passport and internet access to travel to Portugal from Canada. You will also need an email address to confirm or reject your ETIAS approval. The processing fee for ETIAS for Portugal requests must be paid with a debit or credit card.
During the ETIAS application Portugal online, you will be asked to give your full legal name, address, as well as any other personal information. You will be asked a few questions about your criminal and travel history. For a complete listing and description of all documents required for your ETIAS application, please visit our Requirements Page.
Most applicants will be able to complete the online ETIAS application in less than 10 minutes. Within 24 hours of their submission, most applicants will receive an email notification. Only in rare cases border officials might flag a new application suspicious. In rare cases, border officials may ask for additional information, supporting documents, or face-to-face interviews. To ensure safety, please allow at most 96 hours (4 days) for your ETIAS visa waiver processing. This will enable you to resolve any problems that may arise during the application process.