Important Information About Portugal
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Capital
Lisbon Time zone Mainland Portugal is on Western European Time (UTC +0) for part of the year and Western European Summer Time (UTC +1) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in mainland Portugal. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in mainland Portugal. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +351 Emergencies Ambulance 112 Fire 112 Police 112 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Portugal. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Portugal or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Portugal's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Portugal. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Portugal or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Portugal's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
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