Travel Information

American citizens travelling to Portugal

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Portugal can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Portugal

🤝 friendly locals
safe neighbourhoods
⚡ Above average wifi
Not many tourists
mild weather
🏖️ beaches
❄️ cold weather

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Portugal from United States usually are around 283.00 USD. British Airways is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

TAP, and EasyJet

. Popular domestic airlines are

TAP, RyanAir, and EasyJet

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

NOS, Meo, and Vodafone

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is EUR.

1 USD = 0.908225 EUR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $7.16 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Portugal. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 90 days past your travel date.

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area Beginning in January 2021, ETIAS system will become mandatory for all Non-EU international travellers.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Portugal. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. From midday 17 March, all travel to the EU and Schengen Area is restricted for 30 days for non-EU nationals. Commercial flights out of Portugal are increasingly limited and may cease without warning. If you decide to return to Australia, we recommend you arrange to do so immediately. Contact your airline, travel agent or insurance company to arrange flights back to Australia. If you can’t or don’t want to return to Australia, follow the advice of local authorities. Take care to minimise your risk of exposure to COVID-19 including by self-isolating. If you choose to stay, note our ability to provide consular assistance may be limited due to restrictions on movement and other services. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Portugal.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Portugal. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (5.00 / 5)
Safety (4.39 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.32 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$61.50 USD / night

Average Dinners

$7.16 USD

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Popular Cities in Portugal

Aveiro

Braga

Coimbra

Funchal

Lisbon

Ponta Delgada

Portimão

Porto

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