Applying for the D8 from the United States
Where you file depends on the US state you live in. Some posts take D8 files through VFS Global, others through Portugal's online visa portal and their own appointments. Find your state, then read the page for your post.
- Which Portuguese consulate handles my D8 visa? (by US state)New York, Newark, Boston, New Bedford/Providence, San Francisco or Washington DC: find the post for your state and how it takes D8 files.
- Does VFS Global handle Portugal D8 visa applications in the US?VFS Global takes Portuguese visa files for New York's and San Francisco's jurisdictions, and in Chicago since Aug 2026. What VFS does and doesn't do.
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the New York consulate?New York's Portuguese consulate covers NY, CT and MI and takes D8 files only through VFS Global. Fee, documents and what to prepare.
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the Newark consulate?Newark's Portuguese consulate covers NJ, PA and DE and uses the Vistos Online portal plus appointments for D8 files. What to prepare.
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the Boston consulate?Boston, New Bedford or Providence? Which Portuguese post covers your part of New England for the D8, and how each takes visa files.
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the San Francisco consulate?San Francisco covers 13 western states incl. California, Colorado and Arizona; D8 files go through VFS Global. Apply 3+ months ahead.
- How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the Washington, DC consulate?The Embassy in Washington covers DC and the remaining states (Texas, Florida, Illinois…), with VFS Chicago since Aug 2026. D8 steps.
- Where do non-Americans apply for the Portugal D8 visa?You apply at the Portuguese post (or its VFS centre) for the country where you legally live, not your nationality. What changes for non-US applicants.
- How long can Americans stay in Portugal without a visa?US citizens can stay up to 90 days in any 180 in the Schengen area without a visa. Why that matters for the D8 and the AIMA wait.