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|'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' Even if you have previously been able to travel to Portugal without applying for a Schengen visa, you will most likely need to apply for '''[https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en ETIAS Travel Authorization]''' as of 2025. Fully review the information below to ensure you are able to join us at the 2025 Global Gathering.
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= Equity Fund Support =
Due to the ongoing impact of the foreign aid freeze, Team CommUNITY will not have an open application process for travel support. This is to ensure that critical visa, security, and well-being support remain available for 2025 event attendees. We remain committed to helping all participants explore alternative funding options. 
= Applying for a Schengen Visa =
= Applying for a Schengen Visa =
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Depending on the passport that you hold, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa through a Portuguese consulate or visa center in your country of residence. To start the process:
Depending on the passport that you hold, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa through a Portuguese consulate or visa center in your country of residence. To start the process:


# Determine [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/who-needs-a-visa#list-of-nationalities-who-must-be-in-possession-of-a-visa if you need to apply for a Schengen visa] to travel to Portugal; Important: '''Even if you don't need to apply for a Schengen Visa, there is a high likelihood that you will need to apply for ETIAS travel authorization to join the 2025 Global Gathering'''. Please see information in the section below.
# Determine [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/who-needs-a-visa#list-of-nationalities-who-must-be-in-possession-of-a-visa if you need to apply for a Schengen visa] to travel to Portugal;  
# [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/required-documentation/short-stay-visa Review the documents you will need for your visa application]; and
# [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/required-documentation/short-stay-visa Review the documents you will need for your visa application] (Please note that this is a list of generally required documents. Be sure to check with your specific embassy or consulate for a list of necessary documents as well.);  
# Request a visa appointment through [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/where-should-you-lodge-a-visa-application#countries-a-to-f the local consulate or embassy processing visas to visit Portugal].  
# Request a visa appointment through [https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/where-should-you-lodge-a-visa-application#countries-a-to-f the local consulate or embassy processing visas to visit Portugal].  


The Team CommUNITY staff is here to help you through the visa application process and can provide you with an official letter of invitation to the Global Gathering and other visa support. Contact us at '''gather@digitalrights.community''' for more information.
The Team CommUNITY staff is here to help you through the visa application process and can provide you with an official letter of invitation to the Global Gathering and other visa support. Contact us at '''visa@digitalrights.community''' for more information.


= Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization =
= Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization =
Starting in 2025, travelers from over [https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#applicant-countries 60 visa-exempt countries] will be required by the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) to apply for ETIAS Travel Authorization to enter Portugal for a short-term stay.  
Starting in 2025, travelers from over [https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/who-should-apply_en#applicant-countries 60 visa-exempt countries] will be required by the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) to apply for ETIAS Travel Authorization to enter Portugal for a short-term stay.  


This means that '''even if you don't need to apply for a Schengen Visa, there is a high likelihood that you will need to apply for ETIAS travel authorization to join the 2025 Global Gathering'''. Please visit the [https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en official ETIAS website] for information about who needs to apply, payment, and process information.   
This means that '''even if you don't need to apply for a Schengen visa, there is a high likelihood that you will need to apply for ETIAS travel authorization to join the 2025 Global Gathering'''. Please visit the [https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en official ETIAS website] for information about who needs to apply, payment, and process information.   
 
= Applying for the Equity Fund =
[[File:Equity Fund at the GG (2).png|right|frameless|210x210px]]
The Equity Fund supports participants from historically low-resourced, under-represented communities who truly cannot attend the Global Gathering otherwise. '''The fund is intended for folks that truly have no other option''' and ensures that these voices are present in important strategic conversations. Before applying to the Equity Fund, we encourage all individuals to consider alternative forms of funding, such as seeking support from your partners and/or employers, if those options are available to you.
 
# Fill out your application on the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering platform], or log into your Global Gathering account if you have already submitted an application.
# Navigate to the main dashboard. You will automatically be directed to the dashboard once you submit your application, however you can always select the Team CommUNITY logo in the platform header to return to the dashboard.
# Select '''Request Equity Fund Support''' and fill out the Equity Fund request form.


'''Don’t know if you need Equity Fund support yet?''' You can make an Equity Fund request at a later date by logging into the platform and viewing your dashboard. '''Deadline to apply: April 15'''. Please remember to investigate alternative forms of funding available to you before you submit a request to the Equity Fund.
Have questions about the new ETIAS Travel Authorization process? Contact us at '''visa@digitalrights.community''' for more information.

Latest revision as of 13:33, 20 March 2025

IMPORTANT NOTE: Even if you have previously been able to travel to Portugal without applying for a Schengen visa, you will most likely need to apply for ETIAS Travel Authorization as of 2025. Fully review the information below to ensure you are able to join us at the 2025 Global Gathering.

Equity Fund Support

Due to the ongoing impact of the foreign aid freeze, Team CommUNITY will not have an open application process for travel support. This is to ensure that critical visa, security, and well-being support remain available for 2025 event attendees. We remain committed to helping all participants explore alternative funding options.

Applying for a Schengen Visa

Depending on the passport that you hold, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa through a Portuguese consulate or visa center in your country of residence. To start the process:

  1. Determine if you need to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to Portugal;
  2. Review the documents you will need for your visa application (Please note that this is a list of generally required documents. Be sure to check with your specific embassy or consulate for a list of necessary documents as well.);
  3. Request a visa appointment through the local consulate or embassy processing visas to visit Portugal.

The Team CommUNITY staff is here to help you through the visa application process and can provide you with an official letter of invitation to the Global Gathering and other visa support. Contact us at visa@digitalrights.community for more information.

Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization

Starting in 2025, travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required by the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) to apply for ETIAS Travel Authorization to enter Portugal for a short-term stay.

This means that even if you don't need to apply for a Schengen visa, there is a high likelihood that you will need to apply for ETIAS travel authorization to join the 2025 Global Gathering. Please visit the official ETIAS website for information about who needs to apply, payment, and process information.

Have questions about the new ETIAS Travel Authorization process? Contact us at visa@digitalrights.community for more information.

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