ZOCO KITESURFING HOLIDAYS

KITESURFING HOLIDAYS IN PORTUGAL, MADEIRA & THE AÇORES

PORTUGAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For the vast majority of foreign nationals travelling to Portugal on holiday, entry is straightforward and hassle-free.

PASSPORTS

A valid passport is required by all visitors and must be valid for three months longer than the period of stay except in the case of countries from the European Union and the European Economic Area. Some visitors may also require a visa.

VISAS & ENTRY PERMITS

Citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Andorra, Liechtenstein and Malta require an identity card in order to gain entry into Portugal.

American and Canadian nationals may stay without a visa for up to 60 days with a valid passport.

Most other countries require both a visa and a valid passport and for visitors from countries requiring a visa, the maximum length of stay in Portugal is 90 days. For more detailed information, you should consult the Embassies services website at: www.min-nestrangeiros.pt/ or your Portuguese consulates abroad. If you are already on Portuguese soil, please contact the Portuguese Immigration Services (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras).

CUSTOMS, TAXES & DUTY

Residents or non-residents who leave or enter Portugal territory are free to take with them national and foreign currency in coins and notes, travelers cheques and other securities intended to pay for the travel expenses, but are obligated to inform the customs authorities if the values involved exceed 12,000 Euros (approximately US$13,000.00).
Travelers over 17 years old, may bring in the following items, duty free: 2 bottles of table wine, 1 bottle of hard liquor, 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, 1.75 ounces of perfume and small quantities of tea or coffee for personal use. Bringing fresh meat into Portugal is forbidden. For further information, contact the Embassy services or the Portuguese Consulates.

IMMUNIZATION & VACCINES

Yellow fever: A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over 1 year of age coming from infected areas. The requirement applies only to travellers arriving in or bound for the Azores and Madeira. However, no certificate is required from passengers in transit at Funchal, Porto Santo and Santa Maria.