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Requirements and documentation

Travelling to other countries may involve a number of formalities and procedures, and we are here to help you understand them. Before you travel, make sure you have all the information about the required documents, and arrive at your destination with peace of mind.

Attention: Travel Documents

The Portuguese Identity Card (Bilhete de Identidade) is no longer valid as an identification document for international travel Before travelling, please ensure that you hold a valid identification document for your destination, such as a Citizen Card (Cartão de Cidadão) or a Passport.

For travel within Portugal, the Portuguese Identity Card remains accepted as an identification document, provided that it is still valid.