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.
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 October 15th (checked on October 21sr)
Portugal Official Tourism Website https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175
Published on October 15th (checked on October 21st)
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