Health risks
Portugal is a developed and stable democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.
CRIME: Though Portugal has a relatively low rate of violent crime, petty crime against tourists is on the rise in continental Portugal.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities are available in Portugal, but in some cases they may not meet western standards.
Arthropod borne diseases:
- None
Water- or food borne diseases:
- Travellers diarrhoea
Other diseases:
- none
Vaccination recommendation:
- A booster for tetanus/diphtheria - if not covered which indicates not vaccinated within the last 10 years.
Stay healthy:
- Always use latex condoms to reduce the risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Reciprocal health: Participant in E111 system which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector on the same terms as a local resident and provides all covered visitors with emergency and necessary care. Form E111 is being replaced by the EU Health Insurance Card, please contact relevant health authorities for further details.
Compulsory vaccinations: yellow fever certificate for Azores and Madeira only if arriving from infected areas. However, no certificate is required from passengers in transit at Funchal, Porto Santo and Santa Maria. Exempt infants under 1 year.
Recommended immunisations: none, however check travellers have up to date tetanus & polio immunisations, long-term visitors should consider hepatitis A immunisation.
Blood transfusion & tissue transplantation risk according to UK BTS:
- Malaria: No
- Trypanasoma Cruzi Risk: No
- Sub Saharan Africa: No
- West Nile Virus Risk: No
Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations and malaria situation in Portugal
Food and Water Safety
HIV Risk
Check travelers health risks by CDC before, after and while traveling to Portugal and prevention before arrival at Portugal.
Travel data, health safety, warnings and recommendations for Canadian who willing to visit Portugal