Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | No |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes/2 |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes/2 |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes/2 |
| Other EU | 1 | No | No |
NoteEU nationals are
only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport
or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should
not be imposed.
Passport NotePortugal is a signatory to the
1995 Schengen Agreement.
Passport validity depends on nationality;
2. A return or onward ticket and funds of €75 plus €40 per day are obligatory for all except EU nationals.
PassportsPassport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except:
1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
VisasNot required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa NoteNationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to Portugal are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Travelers should be aware of serious outbreaks of forest fires in Summer and take every care during their visit to rural areas.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth OfficeTel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of StateWebsite:
http://travel.state.gov/travelHealth | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | No | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareThe European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) entitles European travelers to free or reduced cost medical care, at state-run facilities, in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It does not cover non-urgent treatment, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised.
Note1.A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving in (or going to as a destination) the Azores or Madeira, if coming from infected areas. However, no certificate is required from passengers transiting through Funchal, Porto Santo and Santa Maria.
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