Your assessment
Your answer for Lisbon
✓Low risk
Generally safe for travelers — basic precautions cover most risks.
Recommendation: Travel with normal precautions.
Field Briefing
Mode: I plan to travel · Lisbon
SECTION I·b — Today's Weather
🌙 Mostly clear
Lisbon, Portugal
| Today's high / low | 25.5°C / 18.2°C | Wind now / max | 13.6 km/h / 19.9 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 82% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 6.9 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:05 / 20:07 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:14 UTC
SECTION I·c — Air Quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 5.3 / 12.7 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 71 / 6 µg/m³ |
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Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:15 UTC
SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Portugal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
SECTION I·f — Health Notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
SECTION I·g — Recent Headlines
Recent Headlines · Lisbon Portugal
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Tourist scam complaints trigger major taxi crackdown at Lisbon Airport
Travel Tomorrow · 19h ago
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Portugal strengthens tsunami safety measures
The Portugal News · 3d ago
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Rain and thunderstorms raise weather warning in Portugal
The Portugal News · 5d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:15 UTC
SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment
Travel with normal precautions.
Origin / Destination
| Origin | Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal |
|---|---|
| Destination | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Travel method | plane |
SECTION IV — Trip Readiness
Trip Readiness
Poorly Prepared
Next actions
- vaccines/health advice checked
- travel insurance purchased
- emergency numbers saved
- accommodation confirmed
- airport transfer planned
SECTION V — Data Confidence
Data Confidence
Confidence: HIGH
Matched scope: city · Source: city-level + country fallback
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15 09:29:19
SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers
Top Risk Drivers
Urban property crime baseline risk · crime
A crime score of 30 indicates low theft risk, primarily involving opportunistic pickpocketing targeting tourists in crowded areas and transit hubs.
→ Keep bags secured and maintain attention on belongings in crowded trams and tourist districts.
No airport transfer planned · Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
→ Pre-book an official transfer or use a verified rideshare app.
No travel insurance · Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
→ Purchase coverage that includes medical, evacuation, and theft.
Crime exposure · Crime
Pickpocketing and tourist-targeted scams are common in busy areas.
→ Use front-facing bags, avoid back-pocket wallets, plan ATM use in daylight.
Personal preparation · Readiness
Preparedness can reduce the impact of small incidents.
→ Save emergency numbers, document copies, and a backup payment method.
SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition
Threat Vector Decomposition
SECTION VIII — Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Lisbon presents low overall risk with a composite score of 24, anchored by low health, advisory, and political indicators. Moderate scores in crime (30) and transport_route (29) reflect baseline urban property crime and transit considerations typical of the capital.
Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing
AI summary: Lisbon presents low overall risk with a composite score of 24, anchored by low health, advisory, and political indicators. Moderate scores in crime (30) and transport_route (29) reflect baseline urban property crime and transit considerations typical of the capital.
Field recommendations
- Maintain awareness of personal belongings in crowded tram networks.
- Utilize licensed taxi services or official ride-sharing apps.
- Keep emergency number 112 saved for immediate assistance.
- Review local municipal transport schedules before peak commuting hours.
- Store digital copies of key identification securely.
SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
- Check airport status and security wait times.
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
Restore
- After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
- Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
- Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
- Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
- Update your travel checklist for next time.
- Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.
Route Risk
Transport / route score: 29/100
Route analysis uses baseline route rules. Live route mapping is not connected.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General emergency | 112 |
Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: baseline-demo.
Scam Patterns
- Tram 28 & transport pickpocketing. The crowded 28 tram and the metro (especially tourist and airport routes) are prime pickpocketing spots. Tip: Keep bags zipped and in front on Tram 28 and the metro; never keep a phone or wallet in a back pocket.
- Tuk-tuk / taxi overcharging. Tourist tuk-tuks and some taxis quote inflated prices or take long routes. Tip: Agree a price first or use Bolt/Uber; insist on the meter in taxis.
- Fake-drug sellers (Baixa, Bairro Alto). Men on central streets offer "hash" or "cocaine" that is fake; the approach can also be a distraction. Tip: Ignore and keep walking - what they sell is fake and the interaction can be a setup.
SECTION XXI — Digital Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
- Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
- Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
- Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.
SECTION XXII — Money Safety
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
- Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
- Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
- Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
- Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.
Personalized Safety Checklist
Verify Before Departure / Before Movement
- Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
- Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
- WHO/CDC-style health notices
- Local weather agency
- Emergency services in the area you are in
SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency
| Data used | city-level + country fallback |
|---|---|
| Estimated data | Yes |
| Fallback logic | city -> country -> world |
| Confidence | high |
| AI used | Yes |
| Search used | No |
| Last AI refresh | 2026-08-22 06:01:05 |
| AI refresh status | fresh |
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.