Portugal

Registration & $500 Deposit Deadline (for students and guests):

11:59 PM CST on September 15, 2025

Remaining Balance Due ($2,500 for students and $1,500 for guests):

11:59 PM CST on Monday, October 13, 2025

Please note, the trip is fully non-refundable after October 13, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact us at ricebusinessglobal@rice.edu.

Course Overview | Important Trip Information | Entry & Exit Requirements

Course Overview

Global Offsite Electives are optional courses offered by Rice Business available to our second-year MBA students. These global electives allow you to gain valuable exposure to different cultures, make business contacts, hear from dynamic speakers, and network with local alumni.

Review the Rice Business Course Guide for more information regarding this course.

Important Trip Information

Please see below for important trip information and registration support.

PortoBay Liberdade Address:

R. Rosa Araújo 8, 1250-195 Lisboa, Portugal

When registering, please create an account so you can log back in to change any information, if needed.
Please select quantity “1” for the trip package during registration. All other extras are optional depending on your travel plans.
The deadline to register for any pre or post nights or single supplements is October 13th.
Please note, the trip cost, as well as any upgrades or add-ons is fully non-refundable after October 13th.

Entry & Exit Requirements

Please see below for important information pertaining to USA country specific entry and exit requirements. If you are a passport holder of another country, please check your local embassy website for travel requirements.

Please Note:

Please check COVID guidelines for any country that you will transit through during a connecting flight, as many restrictions will still apply even in transit.

Portugal

Entry, Exit, and Visa Requirements

As a U.S. passport holder, you can visit Portugal for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond planned date of departure from the Schengen area and have at least two blank visa pages.

Contact the embassy of Portugal at 202-350-5400 for the most current visa information.

Portugal is a party to the Schengen Agreement and part of the European Union.

Traveling Through Europe: If you are planning to visit or travel through European countries, you should be familiar with the requirements of the Schengen Agreement.

U.S. citizens may enter Portugal for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa.
Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. If you plan on transiting a Schengen country, review our U.S. Travelers in Europe page.
You will need sufficient proof of funds and a return plane ticket.

For information about visas for the Schengen area, see the Schengen Visa page.

Find additional information on traveling with minors on the Portuguese Immigration Service webpage.

Entry requirements are subject to change, please ensure you are checking requirements on Travel.state.gov prior to traveling.

Note: Travelers holding foreign passports are responsible for researching any additional requirements. Bschool Travel can provide supporting visa documentation such as hotel confirmation letters and invitations letters upon request.