Gibraltar vs Poland travel advice
Travel advice for Gibraltar fans travelling to Faro for the Gibraltar vs Poland match on Sunday 7th September
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Advice for fans travelling to Portugal for Gibraltar’s match with Poland on 7th September
Date: Sunday 7th September
Venue: Estadio do Algarve, Faro
Kick off time: 7.45pm local time
As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for Portugal.
Passports and visas
- British passport holders don’t need a visa to travel to Portugal
- remember your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but also take out travel insurance, even if you’re only going for one night - it could save you a lot of money if you get into difficulties
- you must carry ID with you at all times - you’ll need to carry your passport to the match to gain entry to the stadium
- if you lose your passport report the loss immediately to the police and obtain a copy of the police report. Should you need an emergency travel document contact the British Embassy on the telephone number below
Getting to the stadium
- information in English is available at www.stadiumguide.com.
At the match
- you may be subject to a body search at the entrance to the turnstiles
- you may be asked for evidence that bottles or containers do not carry alcohol, if there is doubt the container will be confiscated
- alcohol is banned in the stadium and anyone noticeably under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed into the stadium; under Portuguese law you may be breathalysed by the police upon entry
- racist comments and chants are illegal
- climbing of fences to place flags is expressly forbidden
- no pyrotechnics or fireworks are allowed in the stadium
Tips
- as in any other city be alert, keep sight of your belongings at all times and beware thieves using distraction techniques
- do not carry all your valuables together in bags or pockets; leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place
- avoid leaving items in an unattended car, even for a short period; if you have no alternative, hide them in the boot before you reach your destination; remember that foreign-registered and hire cars are often targeted by thieves
Contact the British Embassy in Lisbon
British Embassy Lisbon
Rua de Sao Bernardo 33
1249-082 Lisbon
Telephone +351 21 395 4082 (also for out of hours emergencies)
Office hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Emergency services numbers 112