Plan Your Trip to Lisbon - Money, language and documentation
Plan Your Trip to Lisbon
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Plan Your Trip to Lisbon

Before traveling to Lisbon, it's normal to have questions about the necessary documentation, the official currency, opening hours, and more. Here we'll try to answer some of the most common questions you may have when planning your trip to Lisbon.

Travel Advice

Latest information on the entry requirements for Portugal including, the necessary documentation, passport and visas to visit Portugal and Lisbon.
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Health Insurance

Find out how the healthcare system works in Portugal and about health insurance. We recommend you are covered before traveling to Portugal.
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Language

A list of useful words and phrases in Portuguese that will come in handy once you are in Lisbon and the rest of Portugal. Discover the local language.
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Business hours

Find out when shops open in Lisbon, and organise your tourist activities as well as your shopping trips in the capital.
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Climate

Lisbon is one of the warmest capital cities in Europe thanks to the Atlantic Ocean. Winters are generally mild and showery and summers are warm.
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Public Holidays

Discover when Portugal and Lisbon celebrate their public holidays. It’s always a good idea to read about the country’s festivities before traveling.
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