Travel Information From China to Portugal

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Consider for most travelers; recommended for travelers at higher risk (e.g. visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where exposure might occur through food or water; or prone to "adventurous eating")

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Portugal.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Portugal is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

You will need 3 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

Local Phrases Language : Portuguese

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = Olá
Good morning = Bom dia
Good afternoon = boa tarde
Goodbye = Adeus
Nice to meet you = Prazer em conhecê

Conversational

How are you? = Como você está?
I am good thank you = estou bem obrigado
What’s your name? = Qual o seu nome?
My name is … = Meu nome é...
Do you speak English? = Você fala inglês?
I don’t speak … = eu não falo...
How do you say… in … = Como se diz... em...
I don’t understand = não entendi

Basics

Yes = Sim
No = Não
Please = Por favor
Thank you = obrigado
You’re welcome = De nada
Excuse me please (as a question) = Desculpe-me, por favor
Excuse me (as sorry) = Com licença
Wait = Aguarde
Hurry up = Apresse-se
Go away = Vá embora
Let’s go to = Vamos para
I want to go to … = Eu quero ir para ...
A little bit = Um pouco
A lot = muito

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Restaurante
Do you have? … = Você tem?
Not too spicy = Não muito picante
It was delicious = Estava uma delícia
The bill, please = A conta por favor
How much? = Quantos?
Very expensive = Muito caro
Can you reduce the price? = Você pode reduzir o preço?
Please can I have a beer? = Por favor, posso tomar uma cerveja?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Táxi
Car = Carro
Bus = Ônibus
Right = Certa(feminine) Certo(masculine)
Left = Esquerda(feminine), Esquerdo(masculine)
Straight = Em linha reta
Stop here = Pare aqui

Places

Downtown = Centro da cidade
Street = Rua
Hotel = Hotel
Museum = Museu
Mall = Shopping center
Market = Mercado
Hospital = Hospital
Doctor = Médica(feminine),Médico(masculine)
Police = police
Post office = post office
Bank = bank

Time & Dates

What time is it? = que horas são
Today = Hoje
Tomorrow = Amanhã
The day after tomorrow = O dia Depois de Amanhã
Yesterday = Ontem
When? = Quando

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = Onde é o banheiro?
Help me, please = Ajude-me, por favor
Call an ambulance = Chame uma ambulância
I don’t feel good = não me sinto bem

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Lisbon

Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril.

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Pickpocketing

One of the most frequently reported crimes in Portugal is pickpocketing. Pickpockets often work in teams (sometimes using young children as a distraction) so it's important to always be aware of your surroundings.

Public transportation, airports, and hotel lobbies are prime locations for this petty crime because they are very crowded and usually full of tourists.

One place in particular where pickpockets seem to be quite active is aboard Tram 28, a popular tourist attraction that brings visitors to the famed Castle of São Jorge. Its frequent stops and crowded environment make it a perfect location for thieves to target their victims so if you're hitching a ride be sure to keep your valuables well concealed.

Bag snatching

Women who carry bags should be aware that if they leave them in plain sight, chances are a thief is interested. This is particularly true at restaurants, where women may hang their bags over the backs of their chairs or place them on the floor, leaving them vulnerable to crooks.

Bags should always be in sight, preferably on your lap or with the strap wrapped around either your leg or arm.

When walking, always hold your bag in front of you with a firm grip. Luggage is also a prime target for petty thieves, especially when left unattended in hotel lobbies or at the airport, so be aware.

Car theft in Portugal

Parked cars left unlocked or with the windows down are easy targets, especially in lots that are close to tourist attractions and near restaurants.

If you hire a vehicle, make sure it doesn't have stickers identifying it as a rental car. Keep your car doors locked at all times, whether you are moving or not.

Areas where visitors should be particularly cautious include the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace in Sintra, and at the beachfront areas of Guincho, Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno.

Tourist scam

Criminals in Portugal have been known to target tourists with various scams so visitors should be wary of anyone approaching them on the street attempting to sell them something.

One popular scam involves the sale of discounted tickets to area attractions, such as the Torre de Belem, which are not valid. Remember the old adage, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Some restaurants charge exorbitant prices for dishes that would normally be cheap or fairly priced. The prospective diners see the menu outside the restaurant showing reasonable prices and decide to dine there. A waiter will come along to attend to the diners, mentioning the daily specials and emphasizing how good they are and why. Diners choose the specials only to find out later how expensive the specials are when presented with the bill. When querying the bill, the diners are presented with a different menu showing the prices which they didn't see before.

Authorities generally can't do much about these overcharging restaurants but social media plays a vital role in naming and shaming the restaurants. So check reviews on Google or TripAdvisor before dining.

There are reports that accommodation scams are on the rise in Portugal. Always book your accommodation through reputable vendors who use secure payment facilities and websites.

Crime hot spots in Portugal

Some areas to be cautious in include the Alfama and Bairro Alto districts, the Castle of São Jorge and train stations including the Rossio, Oriente and Santa Apolonia.

Lisbon tends to have more crime than the rest of Portugal, particularly in the Belem neighborhood.

Outside Lisbon, the towns of Mafra, Fatima, Sintra, and Cascais have their share of thefts and scams, as does the Algarve.

In Madeira, petty crimes occur in the popular Old Town and Santa Catarina Park areas of Funchal, although it's rather infrequent.

You do not need an International Driving Permit to drive here for periods up to 6 months.

• The most common religion in Portugal is Roman Catholicism.
• Don't film or photograph military buildings - it's illegal.
• Don't give wine, flowers in quantity of 13 or white lilies when invited to someone’s home. Gifts are usually opened when received.
• Don't forget to wear reflectors when riding a bike or walking at dark.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Portugal?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Portugal. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Portugal is ranked 27th in the world. Portugal offers a good standard of medical care.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Occurs from sand fly bite.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.