Lisbon Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (26/100)
Is Lisbon safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Lisbon scores 26/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Portugal Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 23 Dec 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 15)
Crime (score 30)
September 27, 2026
Lisbon, Portugal has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 26 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 30/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 15/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Portugal travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Lisbon currently sits at 26/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Lisbon is crime (30/100), and the lowest is government advisory (15/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (39/100) and security (24/100).
A score of 26 is higher than the scores of 17% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Lisbon presents a moderate overall risk with a baseline composite score of 26/100. The U.S. State Department maintains a Level 1 advisory, and the CDC issues a Level 1 health notice for global dengue. Recent headlines include a call for global AI safety cooperation by Obama and a Lisbon Metro strike that left no minimum services.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 06:23 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 30/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Crime (score 30/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Lisbon
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Lisbon
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Lisbon for solo travelers (Crime 30/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 30/100), families with children (Health 18/100 · Natural disaster 22/100), older travelers (Health 18/100 · Transport 25/100), business travelers (Digital 22/100 · Money 22/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 15/100 · Political 15/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references)
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Lisbon
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Portugal - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Lisbon happened in January, March and December (6 of 8 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Portugal travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Portugal entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Lisbon Portugal
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Obama calls for global cooperation on AI safety in Portugal
The Portugal News · 3d ago
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Lisbon Metro strike with no minimum services
The Portugal News · 1d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 05:56:15 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Lisbon
The most weather-stable two-month window for Lisbon is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 17°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 8 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 104 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 7, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Lisbon
Lisbon has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Hospital da Ordem Terceira
- Hospital: Hospital de Jesus
- Hospital: Hospital de Santo António dos Capuchos
- Hospital: Hospital de São José
- Hospital: Hospital de São José - Consultas Externas
- Hospital: Hospital Dona Estefânia
- Hospital: Hospital Saint Louis
- Hospital: Hospital Santa Marta
- Hospital: Instituto de Oftalmologia Doutor Gama Pinto
- Hospital: Maternidade Doutor Alfredo da Costa
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: 1.º Divisão Policial de Lisboa, 4º Esquadra - Folgosa
- Police: 2ª Esquadra - Baixa Pombalina
- Police: 3.ª Esquadra - Bairro Alto
- Police: Esquadra de Turismo - Posto de Atendimento
- Police: GNR - Comando Territorial de Lisboa
- Police: GNR - Posto Fiscal do Ministério das Finanças
- Police: Guarda Nacional Republicana
- Police: Tourism Police Station
- Embassy: Consulado do Brasil
- Embassy: Embaixada de Malta
- Embassy: Embassy of Peru
- Embassy: Embassy of Senegal
- Embassy: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Azevedos
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Barral
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Bastos de Andrade
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Homeopática de Santa Justa
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Internacional
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Mouraria
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Normal
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Privada da Associação de Socorros Mútuos dos Empregados do Estado
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Privativa Ass. Soc. M. Empregados do Estado
- Pharmacy: Farmácia Teixeira Lopes
- Fire station: Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários Lisbonenses
- Fire station: Bombeiros Voluntários de Lisboa
- Fire station: Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros - 1ª Companhia - Quartel do Martim Moniz
- Fire station: Regimento de Sapadores Bombeiros - 4ª Companhia - Quartel da Graça
- Fire station: Regimento de Sapadores de Bombeiros - Quartel da 1ª Companhia
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Portugal)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Common 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.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Airport (LIS) & metro line | airport | 35/100 | Keep valuables secure on the metro; use the official taxi rank or a ride-hailing app. |
Area notes
- Tram 28 route, Baixa, Alfama, Bairro Alto. Main pickpocket zones (crowded tram and metro) plus fake-drug touts in the Baixa and Bairro Alto at night.
- Overall. Lisbon is very safe with rare violent crime; pickpocketing on trams/metro and minor overcharging are the main concerns.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Portugal for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Lisbon
How safe is Lisbon Portugal?
Lisbon currently scores 26/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Portugal (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Lisbon · Methodology
How bad is crime in Lisbon?
Our crime score for Lisbon is 30/100 (moderate). Documented scams here: tram 28 & transport pickpocketing and tuk-tuk / taxi overcharging.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Lisbon
What is the travel advisory for Lisbon?
Official advice for Portugal: US — Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; UK — No FCDO advice against travel; CA — Exercise normal security precautions. Advice can differ by region, so read the full notice before you go.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 22 → 26 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 22 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Lisbon's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Lisbon
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Lisbon, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Specific medical-access detail (hospital list, embassy clinic).
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