Portugal
Travel restrictions
The following categories of people are allowed entry to Portugal:
- Portuguese nationals, holders of residency permits, and holders of other long-term visas issued by Portuguese authorities
- Lawful residents of EU member states
- Holders of residency and other long-term visas are allowed but should contact the nearest Portuguese Embassy or Consulate to confirm that their visa qualifies.
Third country national holders of residency permits or long-term resident visas issued by EU member states may transit Portugal to return to their country of residence.
All travelers must present proof of testing to COVID 19 with a negative result issued in the last 72 hours. This test result must be presented to your airline in order to board your flight.
Effective June 13th, all new arrivals to the Azores must either provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours prior to arrival or take a test and await the results in isolation. Arriving passengers may await the test results in a private residence or contracted lodging of their choice. The results are expected to take no more than 12 hours. Travelers who wish to remain in the Azores for more than 7 or 14 days, will be required to test again on the 6th and 13th day of their stay. Find more information at the following link: https://covid19.azores.gov.pt/?page_id=5532
Effective July 1st, all new arrivals to Madeira will no longer be subject to a mandatory quarantine. Travelers who arrive with proof of a negative Covid-19 test, taken within 72 hours, will not be required to quarantine. In the case of a traveler who arrives without proof of a negative test, he or she will be required to take a test upon arrival.
Measures taken by the government
Portuguese airports such as Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Ponta Delgada, Funchal and Lajes implemented a body temperature measurement system on arrival.
On July 1st, the Government of Portugal transitioned to a general State of Alert. However, certain areas, including the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, remain under additional restrictions.
The Government of Portugal decreed a MANDATORY use of protective masks in crowded, closed spaces such as public transportation, schools, supermarkets, and stores.
On September 15th, as a precautionary measure, the Government of Portugal announced that the countrywide status elevated to a State of Contingency.
On October 15th, the Government of Portugal instituted a country-wide State of Calamity.
On November 6th, the Government of Portugal announced a country-wide State of Emergency.
Beginning November 24th, Portugal is divided into four levels of risks with specific measures corresponding to those levels:
- Moderate Risk (national measures only)
- High Risk
- Very High Risk
- Extremely High Risk
For more information on the specific levels of risk and restrictions for each municipality visit:
https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/new-state-of-emergency-measures/
Important Restrictions For All National Territory:
- Circulation between municipalities will be prohibited from November 27th, 2020 until December 2nd, 2020, and from December 4th until December 9th.
- Public works, institutions, and schools will be suspended on November 30th, 2020 and December 7th, 2020 with private institutions and businesses encouraged to close as well.
- Commercial establishments must close at 3:00 pm on November 30th and December 7th.
General Rules for Portugal under the State of Emergency (apply until at least January 30th):
- Mandatory quarantine for sick people, those under active observation, and those suspected of being infected with COVID-19.
- All public gatherings of over 5 people are prohibited, including in commercial spaces, and cafes.
- A maximum of 6 people per group in restaurants are allowed, unless from the same household.
- Mandatory telework, where possible and applicable, with 50% teleworking and 50% in-office with staggered arrival and departure times.
- During the work week until 8pm, restaurants within 300 meters of schools and all food courts must limit seating to groups of 4.
- Bars and discos will open and operate under the same rules and measures as cafes and bakeries (use of dance-floors is prohibited).
- No consumption of alcohol in public spaces, except in restaurants, cafés, and bars.
- No sale of alcohol after 8pm and no sale of alcohol at gas stations.
- Social distance measures enforced, to include mandatory use of protective masks in closed public spaces.
- The use of masks outside is mandatory when social distancing is not possible. However, it is not mandatory for those who are part of the same household when it is possible to maintain social distance from third parties.
You can consult the Travel FAQ issued by the Portugal Official Tourism at the following link:
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421189
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Mainland Portugal – (+ 351) 808 24 24 24 (Press 9 for English)
Azores – (+351) 808 24 60 24
Madeira – (+351) 800 24 24 20
Source:
US Embassy in Portugal https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 19th (checked on January 20th)
Portugal Official Tourism Website https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175
Published on January 19th (checked on January 20th)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx