Emergency Contacts
Essential numbers to keep handy when living in or visiting Lisbon. Save this page to your phone bookmarks.
Emergency: 112
Universal emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance. Works from any phone, including mobile without credit.
Emergency Services
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
112Universal emergency number - works from any phone
Police (PSP)
217 654 242Lisbon Police Station
Tourist Police
213 421 634Specialized help for tourists
Fire Department
213 422 222Lisbon Fire Department
Medical
Hospital de Santa Maria
217 805 000Major public hospital with emergency services
Hospital da Luz
217 104 400Private hospital (English-speaking staff)
CUF Descobertas Hospital
210 025 300Private hospital in Belém
Saúde 24 (Health Hotline)
808 24 24 2424/7 health advice line
Embassies & Consulates
US Embassy
217 273 300American Citizens Services
UK Embassy
213 924 000British Consular Services
Canadian Embassy
213 164 600Canadian Consular Services
Australian Embassy
213 101 500Australian Consular Services
Utilities & Services
Gas Emergency
800 201 201Gas leaks and emergencies
Water Emergency
800 085 085Water supply issues
Electricity Emergency
800 506 506Power outages
Taxi (Rádio Táxis)
218 119 000Reliable taxi service
Important Information
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
EU citizens can use EHIC for emergency medical treatment. Keep it with you always.
Pharmacy Hours
Most pharmacies close at 7pm. Look for 'Farmácia de Serviço' signs for 24-hour pharmacies.
Language Tip
Learn: 'Preciso de ajuda' (I need help) and 'Não falo português' (I don't speak Portuguese)
Tourist Helpline
Call 808 781 212 for tourist information and assistance in multiple languages.
Stay Protected
Make sure you have travel insurance - here's what I use. SafetyWing covers medical emergencies, hospital visits, and even evacuation if needed.
Learn About SafetyWingBookmark this page on your phone for quick access. Numbers were last updated in December 2024. Always call 112 for life-threatening emergencies.