Entry / Formalities:The easiest way to travel to the Azores is by plane, to the airports of Ponta Delgada (S. Miguel Island), Lajes (Terceira Island) and Horta (Faial Island). Regular flights to Lisbon assure the connection with Europe and other continents, as well as charters to Madeira Island, USA and Canada.
In the Atlantic, the Azorean harbours are ports of call to yachts and cruisers due to their excellent geographic localisation. However, there is no ferry to the Azores.
According to Portuguese legislation, foreigners should have a passport or, in some specific cases, a Visa, with the exception of citizens from the European Union or Switzerland, who only need their personal identity. Countries where Portugal doesn’t have an official representation, the tourist must require permission directly to the Portuguese authorities. Customs control the entrance and exit of passengers and goods. The ships entrance and departure is controlled by local captaincies.
The foreign citizens must have an international or national driving license to rent and drive cars, mottoes, or other motorised vehicles.