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Gibraltar vs Poland travel advice

Travel advice for Gibraltar fans travelling to Faro for the Gibraltar vs Poland match on Sunday 7th September

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

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

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

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

Published 4 September 2014