Non-Immigrant Visas

How Do I Apply?

Step 1: Pay the non-refundable application fee in the Euro equivalent to US$131 per application at any branch of Millennium bank. This fee is non-refundable even if your visa application is denied.
For the location closest to the Embassy, click here.

Step 2: Complete the electronic visa application form, DS-156, which can be filled out on-line by clicking here. Applications will not be accepted unless completed on the electronic form.

It is very important that the barcode that appears on the last page of the application is printed clearly and completely like this:

All male nonimmigrant visa applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 must also fill out and submit a DS-157. Student (F,M) and exchange (J) visitor visa applicants must also fill out the DS-158. Applicants who are required to complete these forms but who fail to do so will be asked to make another appointment after they have completed the required forms.

Step 3: Attach a 5cm by 5cm passport-type photograph taken within the past six months against a white background.

Step 4: Gather the required documents: (1) the completed application form, (2) the bank receipt, (3) a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay in the United States, (4) all previous U.S. visas, even if expired and (5) your appointment confirmation sheet (see below.)

Step 5: Make an appointment by clicking here. (Please schedule only one appointment per person. If you schedule numerous appointments, they will not be accepted. Before rescheduling a new appointment, please cancel the previous appointment -- email this request to visaslisbon@state.gov.)

If you are applying for an H, L, O, P, or Q visa please insert your receipt number when prompted to do so in the online appointment system. Failure to do so may result in a delay in the processing of your visa. All applicants for petition-based visas must bring a copy of the petition.

Please click here for more information on the receipt number.
For instructions on how to use the appointment system, please click here.

If you have a life-or-death emergency, and would like to request an emergency appointment, please click here.

Step 6: Go to the U.S. Embassy Lisbon at your specified appointment time. All persons and property entering the Embassy are subject to search for security purposes. Weapons or any item that may be used as a weapon, all electronic devices, any liquids and/or flammable items (including cigarette lighters and matches) are not allowed in the Embassy building, so please leave such items at home. After inspection, mobile telephones may be checked at the door of the Embassy building, but may not be brought inside. At the interview, the primary applicant will be the only person allowed into the building, except in the case of minor children (age 17 and under). Parents or guardians are advised to accompany a minor child. 

Step 7: Visa applicants who appear in person for an interview with a consular officer will have their passports returned to an address in Portugal, by a courier service, CTT, contracted to the U.S. Embassy. Visa applicants who have been notified that they are required to submit additional documents in order for the application to be processed will be required to arrange with the courier service for the delivery of their documents from the Embassy. Please bring with you the correct amount as shown below:  

 

Price for Urgent service	Price for Fast Service
Portugal Mainland: € 10.00 Azores and Madeira: € 20.00	Portugal Mainland: € 7.00 Azores and Madeira: €  11.00

 

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- Diplomatic Passport -

Applicants holding a Diplomatic Passport seeking a visa for personal travel may be admitted for an interview any working Tuesday or Friday from 10h30-11h30.