When things go wrong
Guidance on what to do if your passport is lost or stolen
Information on the new European emergency number
We can help if a British citizen is arrested or detained overseas
Where to obtain official reports in Portugal
What to do if you need medical assistance
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Details of English speaking lawyers around Portugal
What to do if you are worried about your child being abducted overseas.
What to do in case of lost or stolen cards
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Information about the criminal injuries compensation scheme.
Advice about what to do in the unlikely event of a death overseas
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Information about legal protection in Portugal.
What to do if someone you know goes missing.
What to do if you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted.
We can help if you are ill or injured abroad.
Information on email scams regarding thefts and muggings abroad
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The Consulates can help if you are a victim of crime.
Victim Support in Portugal
If you are a tourist and have been a victim of crime, you may find it helpful to visit the
APAV website
Useful phrases
You may find these
phrases useful in an emergency situation.
Pocket sized travel advice
Print our travel advice leaflet and wallet card for your visit to Portugal. They contain travel tips, numbers, words and expressions you may need in an emergency and details on what our Consulates can and can’t do to help.
Follow the printing and folding instructions included in each document.
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