I live in Los Angeles. Where do I go?

San Francisco's jurisdiction covers all of California; submission is at VFS.

How early should I apply?

At least three months before travel, per the consulate.

How do I apply for the Portugal D8 visa through the San Francisco consulate?

Updated 2026-11-12 · Applying from the US guide · Not legal advice

If you live in California, Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and New Mexico, your D8 goes through the Portuguese post in San Francisco, and files are submitted via VFS Global (642 Harrison Street, San Francisco). Bring proof that you live in the jurisdiction, the documents on the MNE list, and the €110 fee; confirm the post's own checklist before your appointment.

San Francisco: D8 essentials
Item	Detail
Jurisdiction	California, Alaska, Arizona, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Hawaii, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and New Mexico
How to submit	VFS Global (642 Harrison Street, San Francisco)
Income bar	€3,680/month average over 3 months
Visa fee	€110 (MNE) + any VFS service fee
Proof of residence in jurisdiction	Driver's licence, state ID or lease

What to know about this post

Appointments are booked through VFS Global, not the consulate.
The consulate asks applicants to apply at least three months ahead for national visas.
Visa questions go by email (the consulate lists vistos.sfrancisco@mne.pt). It also covers Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Your file

The core file is the same everywhere: see the D8 checklist. Posts can ask for extras, so read the post's visa page before you book.

Quick answers

I live in Los Angeles. Where do I go?: San Francisco's jurisdiction covers all of California; submission is at VFS.
How early should I apply?: At least three months before travel, per the consulate.
Colorado or Arizona residents?: San Francisco too.

What to do next

Tell the free D8 check your state: it names your post, how it takes files (VFS, portal or consulate) and builds the checklist for it. Human review before you book: $599.

Find my post and checklist

Sources

Checked: 2026-11-12. Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.