For a Portugal visa appointment from College Station, the linked VFS jurisdiction table places Texas under the Washington DC jurisdiction. It names Washington DC, Houston, Chicago and Miami as locations, but does not assign individual Texas residents to a specific centre.
VFS requires booking at the centre with jurisdiction over your residence. For short-stay category C applications, Portugal Visa Alerts can send a notification when a matching appointment is detected.
Understand the Texas listing
The table groups Texas with the Washington DC jurisdiction and lists Washington DC among its VFS locations. It also names Houston, Chicago and Miami, without mapping each state to one particular centre. Confirm the right location with VFS before booking rather than choosing by distance. The linked jurisdiction table has no visible revision date.
VFS lists the Washington DC Visa Application Centre at 1025 Vermont Ave NW, St# 200, Washington, DC 20005. Its submission hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00. These details identify the centre, but do not establish that it is the individual centre for every Texas applicant. Check the Washington DC centre page before planning your appointment.
Check residence status and visa type
VFS says applicants must book at the Visa Application Centre with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Its country-level instructions require a valid passport or travel document and a valid US residence permit. People holding a US B1/B2 short-stay visa are directed to apply for a Schengen visa from their country of residence. Check that your residence status and appointment location fit before arranging a visit.
For a short-stay tourist visa, including a visit to family or friends, use the category that matches your purpose. VFS lists tourism as a short-stay option and provides visa type guidance if you are unsure which category to select.
Prepare the application file
For a Portugal short-stay category C application, prepare a completed and signed form, a recent colour photograph and your original passport. The passport must remain valid for at least three months beyond your Schengen stay. The checklist also asks for copies of previous passports and Schengen visas. Check the official short-stay checklist for details relevant to your case.
The checklist also includes a return flight reservation, accommodation evidence for the full stay, travel medical insurance covering emergencies and repatriation, work and salary evidence, and the last three bank statements. Its stated insurance minimum is €30,000 or USD 50,000. Requirements can vary with your circumstances, and the list is not exhaustive. Keep copies of important papers because VFS says submitted documents other than the passport and payment receipt are not returned.
Check practical details before attending
For the photograph, VFS specifies a recent colour image measuring 35 mm by 45 mm, with a clear, full-face image against a light background. Attach it to the application form. VFS also instructs applicants to print and bring the completed form, so check that it is signed and ready before your appointment.
At the Washington DC centre, VFS says visa, service and additional-service fees for national and short-stay applications are paid directly to VFS by credit or debit card. Its centre page also links to a 2026 public-holiday and operational-closures notice. Check that information alongside the listed weekday submission hours when considering a date.
Use an alert to monitor for a match
The alert search starts after confirmed payment. When a matching appointment is detected, this email-enabled route sends an email notification. SMS notifications may also be available where enabled, supported and possible, but carrier delivery is not guaranteed.
A notification does not reserve or hold an appointment. Check the date and centre, then book personally through VFS’s official appointment page. Notification and booking speed are not guaranteed.
Take the next step
Portugal visa applications in the United States require in-person submission. Bring your original passport and required documents; the Washington DC centre says a parent or guardian must accompany a minor. Confirm your centre with VFS, organise the paperwork for your visa category and check the official booking route.
If you want notifications while looking for a matching short-stay category C appointment, start your Washington DC appointment alert search.