Portugal visa requirements for Malaysians
Travel and visa requirements
Portuguese Visa is not required for Malaysians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Malaysia passport holders can visit Portugal without a visa for a period of 90 days.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their date of departure from Portugal. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Travellers below 18 years must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Citizens of Malaysia travelling to Portugal are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Portugal. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- On entry and exit from Portugal, tourists with amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 or the equivalent in another currency (including banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.
- The import of arms and ammunition into Portugal is prohibited. Tourists are only allowed to bring in sport ammunition which must be transported as hold baggage or cargo.
- A return ticket to Malaysia or onward destination is needed as well.
- Visitors can get to Portugal from any international airport in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
- Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, China Southern, and Etihad are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to Portugal.
- The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Lisbon, Portugal is 18 hours, 40 minutes and from Penang Island, it is 21 hours, 30 minutes.
- Euro is the official currency used in Portugal. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Portugal has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. However, there are four main seasons. Winter, which is from December to February, is cold throughout the country, Spring is from March to May, Summer is from June to August, which is usually mild or pleasantly warm and autumn is from September to November.
- The official language of Portugal is Portuguese. It is spoken by almost 99% of the entire population of Portugal of Poland.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wawel Royal Castle, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau and The Royal Castle in Warsaw are some of the tourist sites that visitors can visit in Poland.
- Tourists are advised to budget between EUR 40 to spend per day on expenses in Poland.
- Portugal has no official religion and has instituted the right to freedom of religion for everyone. The largest religion in Portugal is Christianity, particularly Roman Catholicism.
- Car rentals, metro, train, ferries and taxis are major means of transportation in Portugal.
- Sardinhas assadas, Cozido à portuguesa, Peixinhos da Horta, and Feijoada some of the meals tourists can try during their stay in Portugal.
- The power and socket plug used in Portugal are of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The timezone in Portugal is the Western European Summer Time (GMT +1). Malaysia is 8 hours ahead of Portugal.
- Portugal has a rich culture as well as many beautiful tourist attractions, however, tourists are advised to be careful and cautious as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malaysians need a visa to visit Portugal?
Nationals of Malaysia do not need a passport to visit Portugal for a duration of 90 days but will need a passport valid for a period of six months beyond their date of exit from Portugal. The passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
When is the best time to visit Portugal?
The best time to visit Portugal is between March and May and between September and October. This period offer and almost perfect weather for tourists.