Travel from Russia to Portugal is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Russia citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Russia passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Generic country-level guidance for Portugal. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Portugal. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Portugal (PT). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Russia (RU). Form: Customs declaration. Declare USD 10,000+ equivalent on entry or exit
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Portugal (PT). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
Portugal (PT) requires every visitor to hold travel health insurance. Minimum coverage: €30,000. Schengen visa requirement; must cover medical repatriation Print or save the policy summary page (insurer, policy number, coverage limit, dates) — that's what border officers look for.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at LIS (Portugal (PT)): mild. Typical lows around 17°C, highs around 26°C, some rain (~27mm for the month).
Your Russia (RU) passport requires a traditional visa for Portugal. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.