Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa to visit Portugal (Schengen)?

Visa-free. Taiwan ordinary passport holders can enter Portugal (Schengen) for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. ETIAS is not yet required as of 30 May 2026. Taiwan ordinary passport holders (passports that contain the holder's national ID number) have enjoyed visa-free access to the Schengen area, including Portugal, since 11 January 2011. They may stay for short tourist or business visits of up to 90 days within any rolling 180-day period without applying for a visa in advance. Portugal is a full Schengen member, so the 90/180 limit is calculated across all Schengen states combined, not per country. As of 30 May 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational (it became fully deployed on 9 April 2026), meaning travelers register biometrics (facial image and fingerprints) at the border instead of having passports manually stamped. The ETIAS travel authorization is NOT yet in force; it is scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2026, followed by a transitional grace period, so no ETIAS is required for a trip on this date. Travelers should still carry proof of onward/return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds, and hold a passport issued within the last 10 years that is valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen.