Portugal Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

Portugal faces a low risk from petty crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 1 advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Portugal.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1

Exercise normal precaution in Portugal . Portugal is generally a safe destination for travelers. Travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft, particularly in crowded tourist areas and on public transportation. Review our travel guidance for Portugal to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

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UK FCDO

Level 1

This travel advice also covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about the risks of travel, to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Portugal at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Portugal at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

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Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

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Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

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Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Portugal?

Portugal is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise normal precaution in Portugal.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Portugal?

The US State Department currently rates Portugal at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precaution in Portugal.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Portugal?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Portugal. This travel advice also covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores.