For a Portugal visa appointment from McKinney, the currently linked VFS jurisdiction table lists Texas under Washington DC. It groups four VFS locations together, without mapping Texas residents to one specific centre.
If VFS confirms Washington DC is the centre permitted for your residence, confirm the right centre before booking. For short-stay tourist appointments, use the Washington DC cancellation finder to monitor for a matching date.
What the Texas listing tells you
VFS says applicants must book at the Visa Application Centre with jurisdiction over their residence. The currently linked Areas-of-Jurisdiction table lists Texas under Washington DC and names Washington DC, Chicago, Houston and Miami in that jurisdiction grouping. It does not specify which of those addresses a Texas resident must use. The PDF has no visible revision date, so check the current VFS information before making plans.
VFS lists the Washington DC Visa Application Centre at 1025 Vermont Ave NW, St# 200, Washington DC 20005. Submission hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00. Check the Washington DC centre page and confirm the centre assigned to your residence before booking.
The Washington DC centre also lists passport collection from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00. Its guidance says minors must attend with a parent or guardian. Wheelchair ramps and accessible lifts are available, and applicants needing assistance are encouraged to bring someone to help them during the visit.
Check residence status and visa type
For applications in the United States, VFS requires a valid passport or travel document and a valid US residence permit. Its instructions say that holders of a US B1/B2 short-stay visa must apply for a Schengen visa from their country of residence. A US visa alone does not establish that you can apply in the United States.
VFS lists tourist travel, including visits to family or friends, among its short-stay categories, alongside business, EEA/EU family member and transit. Use the official visa-type guide to check the appropriate category for your trip.
Prepare documents before you book
For a Portugal short-stay category C application, the checklist calls for a completed and signed form, a recent colour photograph measuring 35 by 45 mm, and an original passport to show at the appointment. The passport must remain valid for three months beyond your Schengen stay. The checklist also requests copies of previous passports and Schengen visas.
Print the completed application form and bring it to the appointment. You generally submit photocopies of the passport, unless a requirement calls for an original. VFS encourages applicants to retain a copy of important documents for reference.
Prepare a round-trip flight reservation, accommodation evidence for the whole stay or a statement of responsibility, and travel medical insurance covering emergencies and repatriation. The stated minimum insurance cover is €30,000 or USD 50,000. Work and salary evidence, plus the last three bank statements, are requested to show means for the stay and return.
Requirements can depend on your purpose and circumstances. If you will stay with family, the checklist asks for proof of your relationship; evidence about housing conditions may also be requested. For business travel, applicants need an invitation identifying the purpose, dates, host organisation and responsible person. Check the short-stay checklist for your case and any additional evidence requested.
If the calendar has no suitable date
Portugal visa applications in the United States must be submitted in person at the VAC with jurisdiction over the applicant’s residence. Check dates and book through VFS’s official appointment page.
Portugal Visa Alerts starts searching after confirmed payment and sends email notifications when a matching appointment is detected. SMS notifications may be available where enabled, supported and possible, but carrier delivery is not guaranteed. You book personally through VFS; a notification does not reserve or hold an appointment, and notification or booking speed is not guaranteed.
Monitor the route you have confirmed
Once you have confirmed the correct centre with VFS, start monitoring for matching Portugal tourist appointments on the Washington DC route. Keep your documents ready so you can assess a date and complete any booking through the official provider.