Romania→Portugal
Romania to Portugal
Do I need a visa for Portugal?
A Romanian tourist does not need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation to enter Portugal for a stay of up to 90 days. This entry permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Portugal on a valid Romanian passport or on a Romanian national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Portugal?
There are no vaccinations required for entry into Portugal for this route. Health authorities recommend consulting travel-health guidance from the Romanian National Institute of Public Health and Portuguese health services for up-to-date advice.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days.
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults: a passport or national identity card. No extra parental-consent or notarised paperwork is required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Holding travel/medical insurance is a condition of entry to Portugal. The embassy advice recommends comprehensive travel insurance that includes medical repatriation and checking the local partner of your insurer; the European Health Insurance Card also provides access to state medical services during temporary stays in EU countries.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID card or a driving licence to enter Portugal?
A Romanian national identity card or passport is accepted for entry to Portugal; a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted on this route.
Do I have to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Portugal; you must hold medical/travel insurance for your trip. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) also gives access to state-provided care for temporary stays in EU states.
Will I have to prove I can pay for my trip when I arrive?
Portuguese authorities do not require you to show proof of funds on arrival; you will not be asked to present bank statements or similar financial proof at the border for this tourist route.
Do I need to fill in an arrival form or register when I land?
There is no arrival registration or entry card to complete on arrival in Portugal for this route.
What does my child need to travel to Portugal?
Travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel document as adults: a passport or national identity card. No additional parental-consent or notarised documents are required for minors on this route.
My passport is damaged / I only have a temporary passport — can I still travel?
If your passport is damaged, or you only have a temporary passport, that temporary passport is not accepted for entry on this route. Use a valid ordinary passport or your national identity card instead.
Can I use my EHIC in Portugal if I need medical care?
For medical care during a temporary stay in EU countries you can use the European Health Insurance Card (Cardul european de sănătate) to access services; details are available from the national EHIC website.
Where can I get consular help if something goes wrong while I’m in Portugal?
Romania maintains an embassy in Lisbon. The embassy’s website and e-consulate platform are provided for consular help and to let Romanians notify their presence in Portugal; they are not application portals for entry permissions.
Are there limits on the amount of cash, alcohol, tobacco or animals I can bring?
There are published Portuguese limits and rules on carrying cash, tobacco, alcohol and live animals; consult the Portuguese airport or EU guidance listed by the embassy for the exact limits and requirements.
What should I carry with me to prove my nationality at the border?
You should carry either your valid Romanian passport or your national identity card when you travel; these are the documents Portuguese border officers accept.
Should I tell the Romanian embassy I’m in Portugal, and how do I contact them?
You may notify the Romanian Embassy in Lisbon of your presence via the econsulat platform or by email; the embassy also gives an emergency contact number for Romanians in Portugal.
What kind of travel insurance should I buy?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry; the embassy page recommends comprehensive travel/medical insurance including medical repatriation and checking the local partner of your insurer.
Do I need any vaccines to enter Portugal?
Portugal does not require any vaccinations for entry and none are listed as mandatory for travellers on this route.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required before travel: you travel with your passport or national identity card and receive the tourist entry permission on arrival. For consular help while in Portugal, Romania’s embassy in Lisbon can be contacted and the embassy website and e-consulate platform are provided for notifications and assistance, not for applying for entry permissions.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or ID card.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Portugal — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Portugal
Europe
- Capital
- Lisbon
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Port wine, Fado music, Beautiful coastlines
- Food
- Bacalhau, Pastéis de nata, Caldo verde