GoPortugal Visa Requirements

Entry and Residence

1、 Visa Notice

Chinese mainland residents holding ordinary and official passports need to apply for visas in advance when traveling to Portugal. If the destination (or transit point) is a non Schengen country and they hold a connecting flight ticket (without leaving the international transit area), they do not need to apply for a visa; If the destination (or transit point) of the following station is a Schengen country, regardless of whether it leaves the airport or not, a Schengen visa must be obtained in advance. Portugal has established four embassies and consulates in China, namely the Embassy in China (Beijing), the Consulate General in Shanghai, the Consulate General in Guangzhou, and the Consulates General in Macau and Hong Kong. Consular agencies accept visa applications within their jurisdiction. Territory division: Shanghai Territory - Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, Shanghai City, Anhui Province, Jiangxi Province; Beijing - Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong Province, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Henan Province, Hebei Province, Shanxi Province, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jilin Province, Liaoning Province, Heilongjiang Province, Hubei Province, Xizang Autonomous Region, Shaanxi Province, Gansu Province, Qinghai Province, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chongqing City, Guizhou Province, Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province; Guangzhou Territory - Guangdong Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hainan Province, Fujian Province, Hunan Province. Portugal has established visa application centers in 15 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Wuhan, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Jinan, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Changsha, Chongqing, and Kunming. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports and Macau Special Administrative Region passports are eligible for visa free entry into Portugal and can stay continuously for up to 90 days at a time or accumulate up to 90 days of multiple stays every six months.

Portugal is a member of the Schengen Agreement. Chinese citizens who only travel to Portugal can apply for a Schengen visa at the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in China. If traveling to multiple Schengen Agreement countries at the same time, one should apply to the country with the longest duration of stay; When the duration of stay is the same, apply to the first country to be visited. Apply for a visa from the same country using the visa application form. The Schengen Agreement stipulates that visa holders can stay for a maximum of 90 days. In principle, Schengen visas cannot be extended. Long term visas exceeding 90 days are issued by each country with its own national visa.

The main types of Portuguese visas are short-term visas (country/stay not exceeding 90 days) and long-term visas (stay/stay exceeding 90 days, such as for work, study, internship, scientific research, family reunion, sports training, etc.). The Portuguese Embassy in China currently only accepts visa applications for official passports, and other types of visa applications must be submitted at the visa service center. After receiving the relevant visa application, the Portuguese Embassy in China submits it to the Portuguese Immigration Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for approval, resulting in a longer application time.

Short term visas are mainly issued to the following categories: tourism, business visits or short-term vocational training, visiting relatives and friends, participating in cultural or sports activities, ADS group tourism, online summits, airport transit, medical treatment, student visas, seasonal work, etc. The validity period is generally 3 months. The required basic materials include:

（1） Visa Application Review Form (completed and signed by the applicant);

（2） Two photos, requirements: same style, color, unmodified, size 3.5x4.5 centimeters, clear, easy to identify, no hats or accessories, hair cannot cover the face;

（3） Passport: Original passport with two blank visa pages, valid for at least 3 months after the intended return to China;

（4） 1 copy of passport information page;

（5） Copy of old passport information page and previously obtained visa;

（6） Travel medical insurance: The coverage must include medical expenses, emergency treatment, and the return of the deceased's body, with a coverage amount not less than 30000 euros;

（7） Applicant's proof of solvency, original bank statements for the past 3 months (excluding deposit records):

exceptional case

(Note: Minors traveling alone or with one parent only need to provide the following materials)

1. Consular authentication of family or guardian relationships issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General/Consulate General of Portugal in China (must include a Portuguese translation);

2. Notarization of travel consent issued by both parents or legal guardians, and consular authentication of travel consent certificates issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate General/Consulate General of Portugal in China;

3. The original student ID and proof letter issued by the school must include the school address, contact information, and leave approval certificate;

4. Copies of both parents' ID cards

Other supporting materials can be viewed on the official website of the Portugal Visa Application Center according to different visa types https://visa.vfsglobal.com/chn/zh/prt/

All the above materials must be original, and Chinese materials must be translated into English or Portuguese unless otherwise specified. Once all the materials are prepared, you can make an appointment at the visa application center to submit your visa application. Applicants applying for a Schengen visa for the first time must personally go to submit their application and undergo biometric collection. Subsequent visa applications do not need to be submitted by the applicant themselves, but the intermediary/agent must provide proof of identity and an authorization letter from the applicant.

Long term visas mainly include study, labor, family reunion, remote work, retirees, etc. The long-term residence visa is valid for two entries within four months, during which the visa holder must apply for a residence permit from the competent authority.

2、 Entry and Exit Notice

Entering Portugal requires a valid passport and visa or residence card, otherwise one will be deported by the original aircraft.

3、 Special Reminder

（1） Cooperate with inspection

The type of visa applied for should match the purpose of going to Portugal. The Portuguese border inspection may ask you to provide relevant travel documents. If it is a short-term business visit, please prepare an invitation letter, return airfare, etc. If you are coming to work in Portugal, you need to provide a Portuguese residence card or approval documents for employment and residence stamped and registered by the corresponding Portuguese institution, health certificates, etc.

Please actively cooperate with the Portuguese border inspection upon entry and truthfully explain the situation. When communicating with others, it is important to remain calm and rational, and avoid extreme words and actions. When the border inspection has doubts about your entry intention, duration of stay, number of entries, etc., even if you have obtained a visa, the border inspection has the right to refuse your entry without giving reasons.

（2） Sign cautiously

When encountering special inspections upon entry, if you do not understand the local language, do not nod or sign documents at will. Translation can be requested immediately or provided by family or friends. If asked to sign on the document, the other party should provide a Chinese version, read it correctly before making a decision. If denied entry, while waiting for them to arrange appropriate transportation to return, they should be required to provide humane treatment, guarantee basic rights such as food and rest. If necessary, please request to contact the Chinese Embassy in Portugal.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

1、 Customs regulations

According to Portuguese customs regulations, prohibited items are not allowed to be carried. Personal belongings can generally be brought into Portugal duty-free, and essential items for personal use such as household appliances and kitchenware can also be brought in duty-free, but only one item is allowed. Clothing, small items, etc. that exceed the scope of personal application will be considered as commodities and must be declared and taxed to customs.

2、 Animal and plant inspection and quarantine

Chinese citizens who bring endangered wildlife and plants as defined by the Washington Convention into or out of Portugal must hold a permit from the relevant international trade organization.

3、 Financial regulatory regulations

Individuals carrying cash into or out of the country shall not exceed 10000 euros, otherwise the customs may detain the funds, investigate the source of the cash and the purpose of carrying it out of the country, and ultimately confiscate or impose a certain amount of fine.

4、 Epidemic prevention requirements

Portugal has no special epidemic prevention requirements.

5、 Common contact information

Lisbon Airport Customs Phone: 00351-218 408 075, Portugal

Port Airport Customs Phone: 00351-229 438 846/8, Portugal

Official website of Portuguese airports: https://www.ana.pt/pt

6、 Special Reminder

Tourists who do not reside in the EU and shop in Portugal can request a tax refund. The steps for tax refund are: apply for a tax refund invoice at the shopping store and present proof of residence (passport); Present the purchased items upon customs clearance and have the customs personnel stamp the tax refund invoice; Request a refund of the tax at the final airport tax refund service desk upon leaving the EU. It should be noted that only merchants with signs such as "Tax Free" can enjoy the tax refund policy after shopping and completing the tax refund procedures. The purchased tax refunded goods must have been purchased within 1-3 months before departure. Alcoholic and tobacco products, goods exempt from consumption tax (such as fresh food), and goods already used overseas are not eligible for tax refunds.

Residency and Naturalization

1、 Nationality and Immigration Policy

Portugal recognizes dual nationality with other countries on the premise of signing bilateral agreements. Portugal is more tolerant towards foreign immigrants, and related affairs are mainly handled by the Ministry of the Interior and the Portuguese Agency for Integration, Immigration and Asylum (AIMA). The Prime Minister's Office has set up a small number of immigration specialists to help foreign immigrants solve difficulties and better integrate into the local Portuguese society. According to data released by the Portuguese government, there will be approximately 1.04 million foreign immigrants residing in Portugal in 2023, with the majority being immigrants from countries such as Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, and Guinea Bissau.

According to the revised Portuguese nationality law in November 2020, foreign citizens (over 18 years old) who have resided in Portugal for more than 5 years, have a preliminary understanding of Portuguese, have not received any sentence of more than 3 years during their time in Portugal, and have not participated in activities that endanger Portugal's national security, may apply for Portuguese citizenship. The necessary documents for applying for nationality include: birth notarization, criminal record notarization, and language proficiency certificate.

Portugal implements a blood based nationality policy, which is manifested as follows:

（1） One of my parents is Portuguese, and I was born in Portugal with Portuguese citizenship at the time of my birth;

（2） One of my parents is Portuguese and belongs to the Portuguese national government. I was born abroad and therefore hold Portuguese citizenship.

（3） One of my parents is Portuguese, and I was born abroad. I have registered my birth with the Portuguese civil affairs department or declared my willingness to become Portuguese, which means I have Portuguese citizenship.

（4） If the immediate family members within 2 generations are Portuguese and have not lost their Portuguese nationality, and I was born abroad, I declare that I am willing to become Portuguese and maintain contact with Portugal. After verifying the above conditions, I have Portuguese nationality.

（5） I was born in Portugal, and neither of my parents is Portuguese. However, one of my parents was born in Portugal, and at the time of my birth, one of my parents who was born in Portugal resided in Portugal, thus possessing Portuguese citizenship.

（6） I was born in Portugal, and neither of my parents is Portuguese and is not a national official of their respective countries of nationality. I have not declared that I do not wish to become Portuguese, and at the time of my birth, one of my parents was legally residing in Portuguese territory or had resided in any capacity for more than one year, thus possessing Portuguese citizenship.

（7） I was born in Portugal and did not hold any nationality of any other country at the time of birth, which can be considered as Portuguese nationality.

2、 Alien residence policy and related procedures

In June 2024, Portugal issued an amendment to the new immigration law, abolishing the paragraphs 6 and 7 of Article 81, the paragraphs 2 and 6 of Article 88, and the paragraphs 2, 4 and 5 of Article 89 of Law 23/2007, officially ending the system of allowing illegal immigrants to legalize their identity, that is, foreigners holding tourist visas will no longer be able to legalize their identity in Portugal and need to hold work visas and employment contracts before entering Portugal.

From October 29, 2023, immigrants and foreigners residing in Portugal can apply for residence permits in the Integration, Immigration and Asylum Administration (AIMA). The newly established Bureau of Integration, Immigration and Asylum aims to replace the administrative function of the Aliens and Border Service (SEF) to issue identity documents to foreigners. AIMA official website: https://aima.gov.pt/pt .

3、 Special Reminder

It is best not to leave Portugal during the replacement of the residence card.

Portugal's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

1、 Security situation assessment

The political situation in Portugal is relatively stable, with overall good social security and no large-scale serious crimes, but cases such as robbery and theft are more common. Criminals are mostly organized into groups, and their locations are often at tourist attractions, train stations, airports, and hotel entrances in the city center. The common methods of committing crimes are as follows: firstly, stealing in tourist attractions and hotel lobbies; The second is to pretend to ask for directions, and when people are not paying attention, accomplices suddenly burst out to commit robbery; Thirdly, after intentionally puncturing the tire, they pretended to assist in replacing it and took the opportunity to steal the luggage. Fourthly, tourists break the car window and steal their luggage from the car after parking.

2、 Preventive measures

（1） Please carry copies of your passport and other identification documents, as well as copies of your visa and flight ticket, and store them separately from the original documents. If not necessary, do not bring valid identification documents such as passports, ID cards, and original flight tickets with you when going out. Do not put cash, credit cards, traveler's checks, passports, and valuables in the same bag or pocket. Backpacks and shoulder bags should be placed in front of you to prevent theft.

（2） Try to avoid going out alone or taking the subway at night, and avoid appearing in places with fewer pedestrians. Early morning and late night are usually favorable times for criminals to commit crimes, and special attention should be paid to prevention.

（3） When taking a taxi, you should request an invoice (Recibo or Fatura) with the taxi license plate number and the driver's operating license number printed on it.

（4） In case of emergency, one should shout for help loudly and draw people's attention. If you are attacked by criminals, do not resist reluctantly. Try to ensure your own safety, report to the police in a timely manner, and ask them to provide a report form, so that you can apply for compensation from the insurance company and handle matters such as reissuing tickets and visas to other countries in the future. When traveler's checks and credit cards are lost, stolen, or robbed, they should be immediately reported to the issuing bank or company for cancellation of payment to prevent theft.

If you need to apply for a new travel document, please contact the Chinese Embassy in Portugal, and our staff will do their best to provide assistance. The contact information is as follows:

Consultation hotline for Overseas Chinese Affairs Office: 00351-213932265 (working days 9:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00 local time in Portugal)

Fax: 00351-213901240, Email: lisbon@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Consular protection emergency hotline:+ 351-214024855

To further improve consular protection and assistance work, our consulate's consular assistance hotline has activated the function of transferring non working hours to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (12308 Consular Assistance Hotline). If you call this number during our working hours, our staff will answer it promptly and normally; If you call during our non working hours (Monday to Friday 13:00-14:00, 18:00 to 09:00 the next day) and weekends, the call will be directed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 12308 insurance hotline.

natural disaster

Portugal has pleasant climate conditions and is a region with less occurrence of natural disasters.

FDA

Portuguese cuisine has a developed culture, with a wide variety of delicious seafood dishes, including famous dishes such as green vegetable soup, seafood rice, and cod. Most parts of Portugal have excellent water quality. The food hygiene is good, and so far there have been no malignant infectious diseases, including avian influenza, in Portugal.

Urgent Help

Medical and police hotline: 112

Fire alarm hotline: 119

Information Desk: 118

Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) Headquarters Phone: 00351-218111000, Fax: 00351-218147705

air traffic

TAP Airlines is the largest airline in Portugal, and on August 26, 2022, Beijing Capital Airlines opened the "Hangzhou Lisbon" direct flight route.

The air transportation between major cities in Portugal is very convenient. From Lisbon, you can take a plane to major cities such as Porto and Faro. In addition, the journey from Lisbon to Portuguese islands such as Madeira and Azores takes about 2 hours each. The main international airports in Portugal are Lisbon Airport, Porto Airport, and Faro Airport. Portuguese cities are relatively small, and airports are not far from the city center. Generally, one can take taxis or buses to travel back and forth.

Common contact information

TAP Airlines Phone: 00351-707205700, Website: www.flytap.com。

Lisbon Airport consultation hotline: 00351-218413700

Porto Airport consultation hotline: 00351-229432400

land transport

1、 Highway and railway conditions

Portugal has a well-developed road and railway system with convenient transportation. The railway network is centered around Lisbon and provides direct access to major cities in northern and southern Portugal. The domestic railways are connected to neighboring Spanish railways, and passengers can take trains directly to Madrid. Railway strikes occur occasionally, it is recommended to browse the website for relevant information before boarding.

2、 Car rental and self driving situation

The road conditions of Portugal's highways and main roads are quite good, but other roads are narrow and curved with steep slopes, so special caution should be taken when driving. Vehicles, like in China, drive on the right side. Chinese driver's licenses cannot be used locally, and those holding EU driver's licenses can rent cars or drive themselves.

3、 Common contact information

Train schedule consultation hotline: 00351-808208208

website: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt  

Lisbon Airport Car Rental Company (Europcar): 00351-218401163

4、 Special Reminder

Portuguese people drive at a fast speed, which can easily lead to traffic accidents. According to Portuguese road traffic law, the driver's seat, passenger seat, and rear seat passengers must wear seat belts while driving. The local terrain in the capital city of Lisbon is undulating, with narrow roads and steep slopes. It is important to pay attention to safety when traveling by car.

water communication

1、 Ship traffic situation

Lisbon and Porto are both major port cities in Europe, with well-developed ocean and inland freight transportation. However, apart from tourist routes and international cruise ships, there are almost no passenger routes.

2、 Common contact information

Portuguese Port Authority website: http://www.dgaiec.min-financas.pt  

Email: dgaiec@dgaiec.min-financas.pt  

Urban transportation

1、 Urban transportation (bus, subway, taxi) situation

The transportation within major cities in Portugal is relatively convenient, with buses, subways, trams, and taxis available, but the intervals between buses are relatively long. Lisbon has four subway lines, distinguished by color. There is a prominent red "M" sign at the subway entrance.

2、 Common contact information

Lisbon Bus Consultation Hotline: 00351-213613000

Lisbon Metro consultation hotline: 00351-213500115

Lisbon taxi hailing service: 00351-2181190000351-969531660, 00351-919781000 00351-938119002

Porto Metro consultation hotline: 00351-225081000

3、 Special Reminder

Passengers can purchase tickets or swipe their bus card when taking public transportation in Portugal. Bus cards can be purchased at post offices or subway stations, and are divided into two types: disposable cards and stored value cards. Card holders can take buses, subways, and trams at discounted prices.

major city

1、 Lisbon

The capital of Portugal, with an area of 82 square kilometers and a population of approximately 660000 in the urban area. In 1255, King Don Afonso III of Portugal established his capital here. From the 16th to the 18th century, with the process of maritime discoveries, the size of cities continued to expand, becoming one of the most populous cities in Europe. In 1755, a major earthquake occurred and the entire city was almost destroyed. Later, under the leadership of Prime Minister Lord Pombal, the city was rebuilt and its appearance was improved. Lisbon is the political, economic, financial, cultural, and technological center of Portugal. 79% of the labor force is engaged in the commercial and service industries. The main industries include food processing, chemistry, textiles, metal processing, and civil construction. To the west of the Atlantic Ocean, the Tejo River flows through here, and the wide inner harbor dock can accommodate various ships. Lisbon has a Mediterranean climate with a mild climate throughout the year.

City Hall website: http://www.cm-lisboa.pt/  

Lisbon Public Security Police Headquarters Phone: 00351-218111000

2、 Porto

A port city in northern Portugal facing the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of approximately 260000, it is the second largest city in Portugal, a major industrial city, an important port, and a railway hub. It can be reached daily by plane, train, and bus from the capital. The name of Portugal and Porto wine both originate from this city. The old city area and surrounding wine producing areas are world cultural heritage sites and are known as the "wine capital" of Portugal.

City Hall website: http://www.cm-porto.pt/  

Porto Police Station Phone: 00351-222092000

Commodity prices

1、 Main products

Portugal has superior natural climate conditions and is rich in wheat, corn, olives, cherries, grapes, oranges, and more. Wines, olive oil, and cork products produced in Portugal are renowned worldwide, with cork stoppers being the world's largest producer.

2、 Price situation

Portugal's prices are moderately low among EU countries, but still at a relatively high level compared to China. In recent years, prices have risen due to the impact of inflation. On average, 1 euro can buy 500 grams of rice, 500 milliliters of cooking oil, or 1 dozen eggs. Currently, gasoline costs 1.7-2.0 euros per liter (fluctuating with international crude oil prices).

3、 Currency

The currency of Portugal is the euro, with seven types of euro banknotes including 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 yuan; There are eight types of coins: 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 euro, 2 euros, etc.

4、 Taxation

Portugal has three tax rates: the lowest tax rate is 6%, mainly for basic foods, and the mid-range tax rate is 13%, mainly for the catering industry (red wine tax is 13%, beverage tax is 23%); The regular tax rate is 23%, including general goods, services, etc.

5、 Payment method

Credit cards and local debit cards can be used for payment in Portugal, as well as cash payments. Some consumer places can use China UnionPay cards, Alipay, etc., and the application range of mobile payment in Portugal is relatively limited.

6、 Banking and Financial Services

The general business hours of Portuguese banks are from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Friday. The main banks include Investment Bank (BPI) and Savings Bank of China (CGD). To open a deposit and withdrawal account and apply for a bank card, you need to bring your residence card or passport to the bank (some banks do not accept foreigners without right of residence to open accounts). All banks in Portugal accept foreign remittance services and charge transaction fees, which vary from bank to bank but are slightly higher than those charged by domestic banks in China.

7、 Common contact information

Portuguese Investment Bank (BPI): 00351-80820050000351-217207703

Portuguese Savings Bank (CGD): 00351-70724242400351-217905000

8、 Special Reminder

Major banks, hotels above four stars, airports, and currency exchange shops in Portugal can exchange Euro cash (but cannot directly exchange with RMB).

At present, China UnionPay and Portuguese Unicre credit institutions have signed cooperation agreements. Chinese tourists can use China UnionPay cards in some large shops in Portugal, and a few businesses have begun to accept payment from Alipay. In April 2019, Millennium BCP, Portugal's largest commercial bank, began issuing UnionPay cards in Portugal.

According to relevant laws and regulations in Portugal, when using a credit or debit card for consumption, merchants have the right to require the cardholder to present their identification documents for the merchant to verify whether the cardholder's identity matches the name on the card. Otherwise, the merchant has the right to refuse the cardholder's card consumption. Chinese citizens traveling to Portugal should carry identification documents (passport or residence permit) with photos and foreign names for verification.

Insurance Medical

1、 Medical conditions

Portugal has good medical conditions, but a high degree of social aging, prominent supply-demand contradictions in public hospitals, and long waiting times.

2、 Medical insurance

Portuguese public hospitals and health centers provide free medical services to Portuguese citizens and foreign citizens who have obtained legal residency or work permits (based on the principle of reciprocity). Foreign citizens visiting Portugal temporarily can use the services of public hospitals, but they do not enjoy free treatment.

3、 Common diseases and treatments

The hygiene situation in Portugal is good.

4、 Main hospitals and pharmacies

Portuguese hospitals are divided into public and private types. Public hospitals are large in scale, well-equipped, and have strong technical capabilities, with a large number of patients seeking treatment and longer processing times. Private hospitals take less time for treatment. Each community in Portugal has a community hospital, but it only provides simple medical services for the registered population within the community.

Pharmacies can be seen everywhere, usually with green cross signs hanging outside the store. Medicines must be purchased from pharmacies, and prescription drugs must have a doctor's prescription. In some big cities, some pharmacies are open 24 hours a day. Medical and pharmaceutical prices are moderate.

5、 Common contact information

Emergency rescue: 112

Lisbon Santa Maria Hospital: 00351-21780500000351-965905000

Lisbon S ã o Francisco Xavier Hospital: 00351-210431160/772

6、 Special Reminder

If there is no medical insurance or social security for medical treatment in Portugal, the cost will be quite expensive. It is recommended that Chinese citizens traveling to Portugal purchase medical insurance for themselves before departure.

Customs taboos

1、 Main religious beliefs

The religious belief in Portugal is mainly Catholic. According to the 2021 census data, Catholics make up approximately 80% of Portugal's population, which gives the Catholic Church a significant influence in Portuguese society and culture, although its influence is not as strong as it used to be today.

Except for Catholics, about 2% of residents in Portugal practice Protestantism. In addition, there are religious minority groups such as Muslims, Jews, Eastern Orthodox believers, Buddhists, etc. in the country, which constitute the diverse religious landscape of Portugal.

2、 Holiday situation

The main national holidays in Portugal include New Year's Day (January 1), Easter (April), Republic Day (April 25), National Day (June 10), Pentecost (December 8), Christmas (December 25), etc. Portuguese people often take advantage of holidays to "bridge" their vacations, such as August, Christmas, and New Year, which are usually their vacation seasons.

3、 Common Etiquette

Portuguese people prioritize women. This etiquette is reflected everywhere when taking the elevator, getting on and off the bus, and serving meals. In formal social occasions, Portuguese people usually shake hands with guests. Veneering and hugging are mainly used between relatives, friends, couples, and old acquaintances. The veneering ceremony is to stick double-sided, from right to left.

4、 Customs and traditions

In formal occasions in Portugal, men wear suits and ties. Women wear long skirts, short skirts, or suits.

Portuguese people use napkins when dining. Napkins can be placed on the legs, table, or chest. Portuguese people eat with knives and forks. How many main dishes should be served and how many pairs of knives and forks should be placed, sometimes depending on the situation after each dish is eaten. Fork on the left side of the plate, knife on the right side, pick up from the outermost part when using. After consumption, combine the knife and fork and place them on the right side of the plate to indicate that you have no intention of eating again.

Portugal implements cremation and burial. The death of a person should be supported by a death certificate issued by a doctor after verification.

Communications Power

1、 Communication power supply

（1） Power interface type: European two-phase circular plug

（2） Standard voltage: 220V

2、 Communication Network

（1） International and domestic telephone dialing methods

The international dialing method is country code+phone number. You can directly dial the phone number domestically. The Portuguese area code is 00351, and Portuguese phone numbers usually consist of 9 digits.

（2） Internet

The Internet in Portugal is very convenient. Generally, hotels, restaurants and shopping malls will provide wireless networks, which can be used for free or charged for 5 to 30 euros per day.

（3） Mobile network standard

The mobile network standard is GMS standard, which is compatible with Chinese mobile phones.

（4） Common contact information

Portuguese Telecommunications Company (PT) hotline: 1820