Touring Fundamentals

Visas for professional activities can be requested by artists (actors, musicians or dancers, for example) or workers of companies that promote or organise shows.



The temporary stay visa allows you to stay in Portugal for up to one year. The residence visa allows you to stay in Portugal for a period longer than one year.



If you want to stay in Portugal for up to 90 days, you can apply for a Schengen visa for short-term purposes.



ePortugal.gov.pt (Apply for a residence or temporary stay visa to carry out professional entertainment activity):  https://eportugal.gov.pt/servicos/pedir-um-visto-de-residencia-ou-estada-temporaria-para-o-exercicio-de-atividade-profissional-de-espetaculos



Other institutions with relevant information about residence or temporary stay for cultural activity:

SEF - Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (Residence permit for cultural activity): https://imigrante.sef.pt/solicitar/trabalhar/art90-ac/