On the Portuguese Communities Portal, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is stated that “for citizens who identify with a non-binary gender, the recommendation from the North American authorities is that they must fill out the forms and make declarations upon arrival with the gender with which they were identified at birth”.
The travel advice section of the portal reminds you that entry and stay under the “Visa Waiver” program is limited to business and tourism purposes and to a maximum duration of 90 days, as well as prior obtaining of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA).
“Please note that possession of an ESTA or a visa does not constitute an automatic right of entry into the United States. The final decision is always made by the border agent upon arrival in the United States,” the text reads.
To “avoid misunderstandings in communication, it is recommended that travellers carry proof of return travel and avoid making false statements about the purposes of their stay,” and “it is also recommended that anyone entering through ports or airports in the United States avoid crossing land borders with Canada and Mexico if they intend to leave the United States later, as their re-entry may be questioned.”
Portuguese citizens with a machine-readable passport who present proof of means of subsistence and information about accommodation are not required to obtain a visa for a stay of less than 90 days.
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