The costs are structured as follows: Police Clearance fee payable to police / agency Portugal €5 Visa fee – payable to US Consulate Visa processing fee $190 Recommend spending money To tide you over for the first 2 to 3 weeks you will need $250 PLEASE NOTE: You will be refunded your police clearance (€5) and visa cost ($190) within the first month of your employment. Payable in Portugal currency at current exchange rate.