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Portugal Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to Portugal right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates Portugal at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Portugal . Portugal is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Visa requirements for Portugal depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Lisbon

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-12-23Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalLisbon

LanguagePortuguese

CurrencyEUR · euro

TimezoneUTC-01:00

Emergency

Ambulance

ambulance

112

Fire

fire

112

General Emergency

general emergency

112

Police

police

112

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Com licenca

kong lee-SEN-sah

Excuse me

Quanto custa?

KWAN-too KOOS-tah

How much?

Quero comprar

KEH-roo kom-PRAHR

I want to buy...

Nao

now

Por favor

por fah-VOR

Please

Onde fica?

ON-jee FEE-kah

Where is...?

Sim

seeng

Yes

Greetings

Hello

Obrigado

oh-bree-GAH-doo

Thank you

Emergency

Ajuda!

ah-ZHOO-dah

Help!

US Embassy

Consulate

Lisbon

Avenida das Forcas Armadas, 1600-081 Lisbon, Portugal

+351-21-727-3300

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to Portugal right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates Portugal at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Portugal . Portugal is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in Portugal?

Emergency services in Portugal: ambulance 112; fire 112; general emergency 112; police 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is Portugal safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Portugal is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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