🧳 United Kingdom to Portugal: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Portugal on a United Kingdom passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United Kingdom to Portugal at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Euro (EUR)
- Time: Portugal and United Kingdom (London) are on the same time right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Portugal uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Portugal).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 112 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: Not expected; round up or leave 5–10% for good service
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm, sunny days and fewer crowds
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United Kingdom to Portugal – questions
Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Portugal?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Portugal?
The Euro (EUR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Pound sterling.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Portugal?
Portugal and United Kingdom (London) are on the same time right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Portugal?
Yes, bring an adapter: Portugal uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Portugal).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Portugal?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Portugal?
112 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Portugal?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm, sunny days and fewer crowds.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Portugal?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 23 Dec 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Portugal, which it calls generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.