Visiting the Algarve
Onward travel & Portugal entry requirements.
A short, practical orientation for divers flying into Portugal. Portugal is in the Schengen Area, so these rules cover the wider zone — always confirm the specifics for your nationality with the official sources linked below.
Before you fly
What Portugal (Schengen) expects at the border.
- Valid passport. Generally valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure and issued within the last ten years.
- The 90/180-day rule. Many non-EU visitors may stay visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area — not per country.
- Proof of onward or return travel. Airlines and border officers can ask to see a ticket leaving the Schengen Area within your permitted stay.
- Funds & accommodation. You may be asked to show sufficient funds and where you are staying.
- ETIAS (from 2026). Visa-exempt travellers will need an approved ETIAS travel authorisation. Check the official launch date and your eligibility before booking.
Official sources
Always confirm with the source.
Entry rules change and depend on your nationality. Use the official government sources — not a third party — as the final word:
Proof of onward ticket
If you need a verifiable onward ticket.
Open-ended trips and one-way arrivals sometimes can't show a confirmed exit. Rather than buy a throwaway flight, some travellers use a service that issues a real, verifiable reservation for a short window. Two providers travellers commonly use:
- OnwardTicket — onwardticket.com
- OnwardTravel — onwardtravel.com
These are independent third-party services. PortiSub is not affiliated with them and earns nothing from these links. We don't endorse any provider — verify what each one offers before paying. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice — your nationality and circumstances decide what you actually need, so confirm with the official sources above and your airline.
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