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Anonymous asked in TravelEurope (Continental)Portugal · 2 years ago

Travelling alone, some tips please ?

I am 18 and I am travelling alone for the first time. I am from London and I'm travelling to Portugal for a week.

I have some questions about travelling.

Firstly, would it be possible to change my flights after I have booked it ? Because I have decided I want to go to Spain from Lisbon, Portugal.

Secondly, would it be better for me to change the money from British pounds to the Portuguese Currency now or should I do it when I go to Portugal ?

Thirdly, if I want need extra cash can I just use my Debit Card abroad or would I need to let my bank know that I am travelling abroad to Portugal for a week and then possibly to Spain ?

Finally, we left Brexit so would I need a Visa and what about Vaccines ?

Thank you for reading my questions and answering to the best of your ability.

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  • 2 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Britain hasn't officially left the EU yet. You don't need a visa.

    Don't take cash. Use your debit card. Do call your bank. I have one bank that i don't have to notify and one that wants to know the exact dates I'm going to be in every country. You don't want to find that your bank has cut you off- but if they do, call them.

    Airlines charge money to change your flights. You can do it if you're willing to pay the penalty.

  • Orla C
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    First: yes, of course you can change flights, but there will be a charge for it. Contact the airline for information.

    Second: Portugal and Spain both use the Euro, and it would be a good idea to get a hundred or so Euro in cash to have with you for incidentals.

    Third: Yes, you should be able to access your own bank account for funds using your ATM card, but you should let your bank know that you will be in Portugal and Spain, and bring an emergency number to call in the event of any emergencies. You can also bring a Visa or MasterCard credit card, but be aware that small places might not have the machines.

    Finally: Brexit is turning out to be a bit of a mess, and while you may have voted to leave, you actually haven't left yet. The current date for the UK to leave the EU is October 31 of this year, but that's not a given yet as the details are still not worked out. No visa is currently required. I don't think you need any vaccines at the moment.

  • 2 years ago

    You can generally change your flights - but it can be very expensive to do so (airlines will charge fees)

    Change currency before you leave, and make sure you get the best exchange rates you can

    You can use your debit card abroad; it's best to let your bank know in advance

    BREXIT HASN'T HAPPENED YET. So until the 31st October 2019, you're fine.

    Get travel insurance and an EHIC card.

  • 2 years ago

    london is very expensive bring thousands of pounds and a tough attitude as people are rude as hell here.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    1. It depends on the terms and conditions of your flight. A cheap one probably can't be changed at all.

    2. Hard to say. People will often say "use a debit card" but you could get a better exchange rate taking cash, and what about shops that don't take cards? And there isn't a Portuguese currency. They use the euro.

    3. Tell your bank you're going away or they may block your card believing it's been stolen.

    4. Brexit hasn't happened yet. Haven't you been reading the news? In any case, it doesn't necessarily mean EU countries will suddenly start imposing visas on us. There are plenty of countries that don't require British citizens to have a visa and that almost certainly won't change for EU countries just for a holiday.

    5. There is no need for vaccinations. Continental Europe is not darkest Africa.

  • 2 years ago

    Firstly, would it be possible to change my flights after I have booked it ? Because I have decided I want to go to Spain from Lisbon, Portugal.

    >>> Call the airline and talk to a human about options.

    Secondly, would it be better for me to change the money from British pounds to the Portuguese Currency now or should I do it when I go to Portugal ?

    >>> Portugal uses the Euro. Get 200 Euros in 10 and 20 Euro notes before you leave home, but leave most of your money in your account.

    Thirdly, if I want need extra cash can I just use my Debit Card abroad or would I need to let my bank know that I am travelling abroad to Portugal for a week and then possibly to Spain ?

    >>> Yes, call your card issuer to let them know you will be traveling. Ask about currency exchange fees so you know.

    Finally, we left Brexit so would I need a Visa and what about Vaccines ?

    >>> UK citizens could visit western Europe without a visa prior to the creation of the EU and that is virtually certain to be the case after Brexit.

    There are no vaccinations required for entry into western Europe. However, everyone should be protected by all the routine vaccinations plus Hepatitis A & B.

    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler...

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