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Portugal's 90-day rule, explained.
For visitors and winter stays · Updated 29 October 2026
The short answer
- 90 days in any 180, across all of Schengen. Days in Spain on the way down use the same allowance.
- Madeira and the Azores count. The islands are Schengen territory like the mainland.
- Longer stays need a Portuguese visa. Such as the D7 or the digital nomad visa.
- Your days are counted at the border. The EES records every entry and exit.
The rule in Portugal
Portugal is in the Schengen area, so non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period without a visa. Those days are shared with every other Schengen country: a few weeks in Spain on the way down count too.
On any date, look back 180 days (including that date) and add up every day you spent in Schengen, counting arrival and departure days. Our 90/180 rule guide shows the count step by step.
What counts in Portugal
- Mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores all count. A winter in Madeira is Schengen time like a week in Lisbon.
- Driving through Spain to reach Portugal counts too, including the day you cross.
Example: Madeira, then Lisbon
The islands use the same 90 days
You spend 1 November to 15 December 2027 in Madeira: 45 days. You'd like two months in Lisbon from 1 February 2028.
On 1 February the Madeira stay is still in the window, so you have 45 days: you can stay until 16 March, not the full two months.
Check this in the calculatorStaying in Portugal longer than 90 days
To stay longer you need a Portuguese long-stay visa or residence permit, applied for through a Portuguese consulate. Common routes for people who don't work locally are:
- The D7 visa, for people with regular passive income such as a pension or rental income.
- The digital nomad visa, for people working remotely for employers or clients outside Portugal.
Days in Portugal on a Portuguese visa or residence permit don't count towards your 90. Requirements change, so check the consulate's current rules. Tax residence is a separate test.
At the border
Since 10 April 2026, the Entry/Exit System (EES) has replaced passport stamps. Your first crossing registers your passport, a photo and fingerprints. After that, every entry and exit is logged and your days are counted automatically, so an overstay is flagged when you leave.
Border officers can also ask for a return or onward ticket, where you're staying and proof you can pay for your trip.
Questions
How long can I stay in Portugal without a visa?
If you're a visa-free non-EU visitor, up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counting all your time in every Schengen country.
Do Madeira and the Azores count towards the 90 days?
Yes. Both are part of Portugal's Schengen territory.
Does time in Spain count towards my 90 days in Portugal?
Yes. Spain and Portugal are both Schengen countries and share one 90-day allowance.
How can I stay in Portugal for longer than 90 days?
With a Portuguese long-stay visa or residence permit, such as the D7 visa or the digital nomad visa, applied for before you travel.
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