How do you create a STEP account for a Portugal move?
This is step 1 of 1 in register with the US embassy (STEP program), part of the Portugal arrival work. The order comes from the verified sequence for this task, so start here before the steps that follow it.
Create a STEP account.
Go to the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program site and create a free account. This is the official channel for enrolling before or after you move to Portugal.
The full register with the us embassy (step program) process typically runs About 5 to 10 minutes to complete; enroll within your first week in country.
This one happens at the official source, not on a forum. Go straight to step.state.gov and you skip the lookalike sites.
Do this step at step.state.govThe steps of register with the US embassy (STEP program), in order
- Step 1Create a STEP accountYou are here
Your plan dates this step against your move.
Start a plan and this step lands on your calendar in the right week, sequenced with everything before and after it, so the Portugal paperwork is moving while you are still packing.
Free to start. No card required for the plan preview.
Last verified: May 2026 · Not tax or legal advice. Always confirm requirements with the official source.