In normal circumstances, Lisbon is absolutely safe for travel. Portugal’s colorful capital city is a great place to visit! With the help of some locals, we created this guide to safety in Lisbon. It covers everything from the coronavirus to tips for solo travelers.
Work with a local to build your trip to Lisbon. They'll offer up-to-date information that you might not find online—and tips on how to stay away from the crowds. Learn more.
“When can I travel to Lisbon?” This is a common question about Portugal these days. Given the coronavirus pandemic, when will Portugal be safe to visit? Can travelers even go to Portugal right now?
Here's the latest:
Americans can travel to Portugal! There are no entry requirements, it’s almost like pre-COVID travel. The CDC recommends making sure you’re up-to-date with the COVID vaccine before travel, but it’s not required to visit Portugal. As for masks, they are only required in healthcare settings.
Still have questions? Get on-the-ground details from locals in Portugal.
Locals tell us that Lisbon is a lovely place to visit in Portugal. The colorful capital city offers a wealth of great restaurants, fun activities, and easy day trips. Lisbon is also pretty safe—although, since it’s a big city, locals say there are some things to keep in mind.
All in all, Portugal is a safe place to visit. Follow a few common-sense safety rules and you should be fine!
Generally, Portugal is very safe. But locals tell us there are some scams you should be aware of in the capital city:
All in all, Lisbon is a safe place to visit. As long as you stay aware of your surroundings and use common sense, you should be ok.
Portugal is a safe destination for solo travelers! And Lisbon is an especially wonderful place to explore. Locals note that anyone traveling alone in Lisbon should:
Work with a local to help plan your trip for more about exploring Lisbon solo. It’s like having a best friend in Portugal...but you can still travel independently.
No matter where you stay in Portugal, it’s good to know a few words in Portuguese. Locals tell us that these basics are a good start:
If you work with a local to build your Portgual trip, they can help out with simple translations or let you know more key phrases to know.
Although you likely won’t need it, here’s some information to keep on hand in case of an emergency:
Emergency number- 112
The U.S. Embassy - +351 21 727 3300
The U.S. Embassy Website: https://pt.usembassy.gov/
If you run into issues during your trip, you can always reach out to your local for help via phone.
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