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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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| = 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:
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| # 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;
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| # [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.);
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| # 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].
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| 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 '''[email protected]''' for more information. | |
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| = Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization =
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Have questions about the new ETIAS Travel Authorization process? Contact us at '''[email protected]''' for more information. | |
