What identification is acceptable to show in Portugal?
I am traveling to Portugal in July for my brothers birthday, we are going to be attending a music festival that is 18+, what form of ID do you think is acceptable to carry while out in Portugal? I don’t want to be carrying my passport all over the place while I’m there, will restaurants or venues accept a drivers license or a paper copy of my passport?
edit: I am from the US and have a valid drivers license
Best Answer
Carry your passport. But keep it safe under your clothes in a special pouch.
When you need to proof your age try your driving license, if it is not accepted you can pull out your passport.
If you have a passportcard you could try that, might still not work.
A paper copy of your passport is very unlikely to be accepted, too easy to fake or change details.
In some countries people have to carry their passports I am not sure about Portugal.
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Do you need to carry ID in Portugal?
1 - Citizens over 16 years of age must carry identification documents whenever they are in public places, open to the public or subject to police surveillance.Should I carry my passport with me in Portugal?
You are required to be in possession of a U.S. passport, valid for a minimum of three months beyond the length of your stay. Safeguard your passport and identity documents when traveling throughout Portugal!. Be aware of your surroundings and take personal security measures to stay safe!What is national identification number Portugal?
NIF (N\xfamero de Identifica\xe7\xe3o Fiscal), which is also referred to as the contribution number (\u201cN\xfamero de contribuinte\u201d) is an Individual Tax Identification Number used in Portugal. The number, which consists of nine digits, is unique for each person. The NIF number is issued by the tax authorities of Portugal.Can I travel to Portugal from UK with my ID card?
. The UK Government has indicated that, as from 1 October 2021, a valid passport is the required entry document; ID cards will no longer be accepted.Portuguese Citizen's Card: 5 Years of National Identification
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