U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Full advisory →Is Portugal safe? 🇵🇹
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Portugal scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Portugal Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 2 Portugal destinations assessed, Porto scores highest (81/100), while Lisbon scores lowest (80/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice also covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores. Wildfires in Portugal There is a high risk of wildfires during the summer season from April to October.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Portugal: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Portugal destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Portugal safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 95 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 0.7 / 100k | 94 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2022 | 3.2% | 89 | UN SDG Global Database (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.2 / 100k | 77 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Portugal safety FAQ
Is Portugal safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Portugal Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Portugal averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Portugal?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Porto currently scores highest at 81/100 (Very Safe). Lisbon scores lowest at 80/100.
Where does this Portugal safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.