Travel advice for Portugal.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Portugal.

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Portugal
Import local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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Time difference with Switzerland

- 1 h
- 2 h (Azores)

Capital

Lisbon (Lisboa)

National language

Official language

Portuguese

Language capabilities

English, French and Spanish

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

8.30 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

9.00 - 13.00 h and 15.00 - 19.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 25 (varies by rental company).

  • CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Lissabon, Travessa do Jardim, no. 17
Tel. +351 213 944 090

Other information

The Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal.

Special legal regulations

Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

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