Customs in Portugal

How do customs work in Portugal?

Portugal belongs to the European Union. There’s a traffic liberalization for people and goods within this space. If you’re coming from a country inside the EU, you might freely circulate. On the other hand, if you’re coming from an abroad country there are some regulations regarding your circulation and good might be apprehended.

Which documents might be requested at the customs?

At the customs the following documents will be asked for (via airport):

Documents solicited to those coming from a European Country:

Passport or citizen card (for all travellers)
Passport or citizen card (for minors accompanied by their parents)
Passport or citizen card + special travelling permission (for unaccompanied minors)

Documents solicited to those coming from a non European Country:

Travelers coming from non EU countries should bring the same documentation as EU citizens and a visa might be required.

Customs Fee in Portugal:

While passing through the customs there is a list of things you should pay for as well as a list you of products you ought to declare.

Find out more information you need to know before your trip to Portugal:

Why "Portugal Travel"?

Portugal Travel is an organization of Portuguese agencies whose objectives are:

✓ To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
✓ To promote sustainable tourism.

In collaboration with:

Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril

Turismo de Portugal