Portugal
Travel restrictions
As of May 17th 2021, non-essential travel (tourist travel) from European Union, from Schengen-associated countries (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland), and from the U.K. is allowed.
Beginning June 15th 2021, non-essential travel (i.e. tourist travel) from the United States to mainland Portugal is permitted for travelers with proof of a negative COVID-19 test. This measure will be reviewed every two weeks and currently expires midnight on June 27th 2021 unless renewed.
Every passenger must submit a negative SARSCoV-2 lab result of a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), for example a PCR test, performed in the last 72 hours or a rapid antigen test (TRAg), performed within 24 hours of boarding.
Effective June 13th 2020, 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 2020, anyone arriving to Madeira, even on domestic flights from outside Madeira, must either provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours prior to departure or provide proof of vaccination or recovery from the disease.
Measures taken by the government
As of May 1st 2021, Portugal is in a country-wide State of Calamity. Please note specific restrictions based on conditions in each municipality may also apply.
For more information on the specific levels of risk and restrictions for each municipality visit:
https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/new-state-of-emergency-measures/
Current Measures:
- Telework: still recommended, when possible
- Schools: In-person classes open for all schools and universities.
- Local Trade – normal opening hours
- Cinemas, theaters, museums, conference centers, and cultural centers open to the public.
- Grocery stores and supermarkets must close at 9.00 pm on weekdays, and may remain open on weekends until 7.00 pm.
- Cafés and Restaurants limited to groups of 6 inside and 10 outside, are permitted to be open until midnight for admission; closing is mandatory at 1:00 am.
- Stores and shopping centers permitted to remain open until 9.00 pm on weekdays, and 7.00 pm on weekends and holidays.
- Sports: All sports activities permitted including outdoor exercise.
- Cultural events: Open to the public until midnight
- Events: Large outdoor and indoor events resume at reduced capacity as determined by health authorities.
- Hairdressers, manicurists, and barbers open by appointment only.
- Weddings and baptisms permitted at 50% capacity.
- Alcoholic beverages can only be sold until 8.00 pm in all establishments, including supermarkets.
Effective June 14th 2021 restrictive measures will be applied to all municipalities presenting consecutively high levels of risk.
General rules:
- Social Distance measures enforced, to include mandatory use of protective masks in closed public spaces.
- Masks are mandatory when social distancing is not possible.
- Protective masks are mandatory inside workplaces.
- Avoid small, crowded, or unventilated indoor spaces without a mask.
- Mandatory quarantine for illnesses, those under active observation, and those suspected of being infected with COVID-19.
You can consult the Travel FAQ issued by the Portugal Official Tourism at the following link:
https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421189
Testing
PCR and/or antigen tests are available for travellers in Portugal and test results are reliably available within 72 hours.
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 June 15th 2021 (checked on June 16th 2021)
Portugal Official Tourism Website https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175
Published on June 14th 2020 (checked on June 16th 2021)
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