Indoor places
Umfassendes Rauchverbot in Innenräumen; Ausphasung von Raucherräumen
SMOKING RULES
Smoking rules in Portugal
What the law says about smoking here, with country and regional detail.
Umfassendes Rauchverbot in Innenräumen; Ausphasung von Raucherräumen · Im Aussenbereich und auf offenen Terrassen grundsätzlich erlaubt · Genuine outdoor areas/terraces are generally outside the indoor ban; actual enclosure and venue rules remain decisive.
Frequently asked questions
The detailed legal rules appear below.
Detailed smoking rules and exceptions
Outdoor places
Im Aussenbereich und auf offenen Terrassen grundsätzlich erlaubt
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Portuguese rules also apply to e-cigarettes when they use nicotine or a component of such a product; newer non-combustion tobacco products are also included in the smoking concept.
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Portugal prohibits smoking on public transport, including taxis and cable cars.
Tobacco sales
No specific published rule documented for this area.
Indoor places
PROHIBITED
Umfassendes Rauchverbot in Innenräumen; Ausphasung von Raucherräumen
In allen geschlossenen öffentlichen Räumen, Lokalen und am Arbeitsplatz gilt in Portugal Rauchverbot. Ausnahmeregelungen für Raucherräume wurden massiv verschärft.
Conditions: Gilt für herkömmliche Zigaretten, E-Zigaretten und erhitzten Tabak gleichermaßen.
Exceptions: Bestehende genehmigte Raucherräume mit Überdruck-/Unterdruckbelüftung in Lokalen über 100qm (strikte Übergangsfristen).
Legal reference: Lei n.º 37/2007 (alterada pela Lei n.º 109/2017 e Decreto-Lei de 2023)
Outdoor places
ALLOWED
Im Aussenbereich und auf offenen Terrassen grundsätzlich erlaubt
Auf Aussenbereichen und Terrassen ist das Rauchen erlaubt, sofern der Bereich nicht überdacht und rundherum geschlossen ist.
Conditions: Rauchverbote vor Türen und Fenstern von Schulen und Gesundheitseinrichtungen.
Exceptions: Gekennzeichnete Nichtraucher-Aussenbereiche des Betreibers.
Legal reference: Lei n.º 37/2007
ALLOWED
Genuine outdoor areas/terraces are generally outside the indoor ban; actual enclosure and venue rules remain decisive.
Genuine outdoor areas/terraces are generally outside the indoor ban; actual enclosure and venue rules remain decisive.
Legal reference: Lei 37/2007 as amended
Hotels & hospitality
PROHIBITED
Portuguese rules also apply to e-cigarettes when they use nicotine or a component of such a product; newer non-combustion tobacco products are also included in the smoking concept.
Portuguese rules also apply to e-cigarettes when they use nicotine or a component of such a product; newer non-combustion tobacco products are also included in the smoking concept.
Legal reference: Lei 37/2007; Lei 63/2017
CONDITIONAL
Restaurants, bars and accommodation establishments may only have a smoking area if all statutory size, ventilation and separation requirements are met.
Restaurants, bars and accommodation establishments may only have a smoking area if all statutory size, ventilation and separation requirements are met.
Legal reference: Lei 37/2007 as amended; Portaria 154/2022
Airports & transport
PROHIBITED
Portugal prohibits smoking on public transport, including taxis and cable cars.
Portugal prohibits smoking on public transport, including taxis and cable cars.
Legal reference: Lei n.º 37/2007