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#CARD:Portugal:Travel\Consular Information
Portugal - Consular Information Sheet
April 29, 1993
Country Description: Portugal is a moderately developed and stable
democracy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. A visa is not required for
tourist stays up to sixty days. For further information concerning entry
requirements for Portugal, travelers can contact the Embassy of Portugal at
2125 Kalorama Road N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 328-8610, or the
nearest Portuguese Consulate in Boston, New Bedford, Providence, New York,
Newark, or San Francisco.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities are available. Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers
have found that in some cases, supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved to be useful. Information on specific health
matters is available through the Centers for Disease Control's hotline for
international travelers at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Portugal has a low but increasing rate of violent crime.
Travelers, especially those who appear to be affluent, may become targets
of pickpockets and purse snatchers. Automobile break-ins, particularly from
rental cars, and car thefts are common. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S.
passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can refer to the Department of
State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad" for ways to promote a more trouble-
free journey. The pamphlet is available from the Superintendent of
Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use, and dealing in
illegal drugs are high. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and
heavy fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register in the Consular Section of the
U.S. Embassy or Consulate can obtain updated information on travel and
security within Portugal.
Embassy and Consulate Locations: The U.S. Embassy in Portugal is located on
Avenida das Forcas Armadas in Lisbon; telephone (351-1) 726-6600, 726-6659,
726-8670, or 726-8880. A Consulate is located in the Azores, on the island
of San Miguel, in Ponta Delgada. The address is Avenida D. Henrique, tel:
(351-96) 22216/7/8/9. There is also a Consular Agency located in Funchal,
Madeira, on Avenida Luis de Camoes, telephone (351-091) 743-429. It is open
from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon.
No. 93-097
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 7, 1992, to add
the address of the Consular Agent in Madeira, and to add information on
reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.
#ENDCARD