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Portugal

  • Lisbon
  • Europe
  • Portuguese

At a glance

Portugal: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Lisbon
Population
10,347,892
Area
92,225 km² · 35,608 sq mi
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC±00:00
Calling code
+351
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.pt
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • OECD
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Portugal visa requirements

Portugal entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free92 passports

Visa required105 passports

Safety

Portugal safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated August 10, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Portugal: frequently asked questions

Portugal visa: do I need one?
Portugal entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 92 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Portugal: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Portugal at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Portugal: what currency is used?
Currency in Portugal: Euro (EUR).
Portugal: what language do people speak?
Languages of Portugal: Portuguese.
Portugal: what is the capital?
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.

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