Visas to the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am an American citizen and I want to marry a Portuguese citizen. What procedures should we take to ensure that our marriage be legal/registered in both countries? Marriage in Portugal 
    

2. Whom would I contact regarding legal matters/ questions in Portugal? Attorneys in Portugal and Azores
    

3. I am an American citizen living in America and I have elderly Portuguese parents who are living in Portugal. Because they can no longer care for themselves I wish for them to come over and live in the US with me for a duration of 6 months out of the year. What procedures should we take regarding a visa? Immigrant Visas
    

4. How do I go about applying for a job at the embassy? Department of State
    

5. I am a Portuguese citizen and I want to study in the US. What documents are needed to obtain a student visa?
    

6. I am a Portuguese citizen and I want to travel to the US for a vacation. Do I need a visa? *  Visa Waiver Program
   
   * as long as a Portuguese citizen is in the US for  business or pleasure for less than 90 days and has a machine-readable passport there is no VISA required
    

7. What are some of the American companies in Portugal?
   Foreign Commercial Service
    

8. How may I get documents translated? Translators
    

9. I am an American citizen living in Portugal. How do I go about receiving my benefits check abroad? Federal Benefits Unit
    

10. I am an American citizen living in Portugal and my passport has expired/has been stolen. How may I obtain a replacement passport?
    Lost or Stolen Passports
     

11. How do I obtain a driver's license  in Portugal?

 

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