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Visa and Security Updates 

👉Even if you are not 100% sure you can attend, we highly recommend you schedule your embassy/consulate appointment ASAP to avoid delays. You can always cancel the appointment at a later date if need be.

👉 Starting in 2026, travelers from visa-exempt countries planning on entering Europe for a short-term stay will have to apply for ETIAS Travel Authorization. Please familiarize yourself with the ETIAS requirements below to determine whether they apply to you.

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. Please be sure to apply for a visa appointment as soon as possible as many consulates and embassies have a large back log.

Team CommUNITY staff is here to help you through the visa application process and provide support. You can reach us at [email protected].

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.
   
4. If needed, request an official letter of invitation to the Global Gathering by contacting [email protected].
   
5. Reach out to the Visa Support Staff with updates about your visa application process. If you hit any roadblocks, let the team know immediately so they can help support you.
   

Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization

Starting in 2026, travelers from visa-exempt countries planning on entering Europe for a short-term stay will have to apply for ETIAS travel authorization. While implementation of the ETIAS program has been postponed until the last quarter of 2026, we still strongly recommend that you review basic information about the program which country nationals will need to apply by checking the official ETIAS website.

Have questions about the new ETIAS Travel Authorization process? Contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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Security Support and Advice

Make sure to checkout our Travel and Safety Guide to ensure your protection before, during, and after your participation in the GG. Included is a great checklist of items to bring, contact numbers of both TCU team and Portuguese entities to have on hand, and much more!