Invitation Letters & Visas

Conference Policy

Invitation letters will only be issued once your registration and payment have been completed

If you need a travel visa to Portugal, we will be glad to issue an invitation letter to support your visa application.
Invitation letters will be sent by e-mail.

In order to request an invitation letter, just e-mail us with the following data:

  • a good-quality scan of your passport (.pdf or image format)
  • surname/family name and given names, exactly as they appear in your passport
  • contacts: e-mail, phone number and (if available) fax number
  • affiliation/organization: name, address, country, and the position you hold/occupy
  • any additional information you may think is relevant to your application

General Information

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a dedicated visa portal with all the information you need:
https://www.vistos.mne.pt/en/

Portugal is a member of the Schengen Area. Nationals of Schengen Area countries do not need a visa to enter Portugal.

To check whether or not you need a visa:
https://www.vistos.mne.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/who-needs-a-visa

If you need a visa, here is where you can apply for it:
https://www.vistos.mne.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen/general-information/where-should-you-lodge-a-visa-application