Portugal
Travel restrictions
As of July 2nd 2021, non-essential travel is allowed for resident of the following countries: Countries of the European Union and Schengen Associated countries (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland), Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Canada, China, South Korea, United States of America, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Northern Macedonia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan & special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao.
In order to enter Portugal, people from these countries need to present one of the following documents:
- RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) - 72h before boarding
- Rapid Antigen Test - 48h before boarding
- EU Digital COVID Certificate
All passengers need to fill a Passenger Locator Card (individually) before departure to Portugal.
These measures will be reviewed every two weeks and currently expire midnight on July 25th 2021 unless renewed.
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/
Effective June 14th 2021 restrictive measures will be applied to all municipalities presenting consecutively high levels of risk.
General rules in the entire country:
- Restaurants, cafés, and pastry shops close at 1 am.
- Shops and shopping centres are open, without time restrictions.
- Cultural facilities close at 1 am. 50% capacity limit.
- Outdoor events possible with specific rules (check the event website for more info).
- Amateur sports and training events are possible with specific rules (check the event website for more info). 33% capacity limit.
- Alcoholic beverages sale is prohibited in service areas or gas stations and, from 9 p.m., in shops including supermarkets
- Accommodations have been adopting the “Clean & Safe”, which allows the identification of establishments and services that have implemented enhanced hygiene and safety measures.
- in the whole continental territory, at check-in or for access to hotel and local accommodation establishments the EU Digital COVID Certificate or a negative test will be required;
- in high and very high-risk municipalities, on Fridays after 7 p.m., during the weekends and public holidays, for access to meals inside restaurants the EU Digital COVID Certificate or a negative test will be required;
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 July 23rd 2021 (checked on July 28th 2021)
Portugal Official Tourism Website https://www.visitportugal.com/en/node/421175
Published on July 26th 2020 (checked on July 28th 2021)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx