🇵🇹 Travel facts Portugal
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Portugal — entry, tipping, plug socket, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Language | Portuguese |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+0 |
| Flight time from Germany | about 3 hours |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Portugal?
A national ID card is sufficient — Portugal is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limit for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Portugal?
Not obligatory; 5–10% if satisfied, around 10% in upscale restaurants.
Hotel: 1–2 € per piece of luggage.
Taxi: Round up.
Which plug adapter do I need in Portugal?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Portugal?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
What can I bring from Portugal to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline quantities apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Will my mobile phone work in Portugal?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charges (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Portugal?
Euro; cards are widely accepted (Multibanco), some cash is advisable for small local places.
What should I know about health in Portugal?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; additional travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Portugal travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
