Don't Forget
DOCUMENTS
Documents & Passport
Starting in 2024 you will need to apply for an ETIAS to enter the EU.
"ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of these 30 European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation. With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period."
LIS
Humberto Delgado Airport
Welcome to Lisbon! Now what? Luckily, Lisbon airport is right in the city, and only about 4 miles away from the city center. There's many ways to get you there: By Metro There is a metro station at Lisbon Airport linking to the city center. The line that goes to the airport is red, Baixa is green. Service runs between 6.30am and 1am. Frequency: Every 6 to 10 minutes (red line) By Bus You can take the shuttle bus, operated by Lisbon’s bus company Carris, between the airport and the city centre, with stops at the main hotels. Line 1 serves the historic center, including Baixa neighbourhood (Praça da Figueira, Terreiro do Paço, Cais do Sodré and Rossio). Line 2: goes to Avenida José Malhoa (via Entre Campos, Saldanha, and Marquês do Pombal) and then to Sete Rios bus terminal before getting back to the airport. Frequency: every 20 to 25 minutes from 7.30am-11pm By Uber Uber is available in Lisbon. Uber cars are identified by a TVDE sticker placed on the front and rear windows of the driver’s side. The meeting spot at Humberto Delgado airport is at Terminal 1, near departures entrance. You need to go outside, to Kiss & Fly parking where you will meet your driver. By Car You can rent a car at the airport if you wish to explore around Lisbon. Sintra is a short drive from Lisbon. Note that there are parking meters everywhere in the city. Some hotels do offer parking for a fee.
CURRENCY
EURO
The official currency in Portugal is the Euro, with the symbol €.
In Portugal, currency can be exchanged at banks and exchange offices registered with Banco de Portugal. The currency exchange service is free, meaning the institutions are not required to exchange foreign currency.
The currency exchange shop at the airport is not the best place to exchange money, but if you need to, there's a Unicambios at Lisbon's airport departures