Portugal
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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to Portugal. Portugal is Moderate restrictions for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to Portugal. Portugal is part of Europe with main city at
Lisbon. Its Developed country with a
population of 10M people. The main currency is Euro. The languages
spoken are Portuguese.
👍 Developed 👨👩👦👦 10M people
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🚨 Travel Advice for Portugal
Moderate restrictions
for travelInternational travel to Portugal is permitted. It is necessary to comply with requirements to ensure entry is allowed.
The list of countries and full details can be found at https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
Proof of vaccination must be in the form of an EU Digital Certificate or issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure and not more than 9 months (270 days). Thereafter, the vaccine certificate must reflect that a vaccine booster has been administered.
The full list of countries and further information can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This must be provided via an EU Digital Certificate or issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions. Further information can be found at https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
For more details Visit Portugal
Information related to the COVID-19 response in Portugal be found at https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
Vaccinated travelers are still required to book a lateral flow test to be administered on or before day 2 after arrival. Travelers testing positive on the test will be required to self-isolate for 10 days.
Vaccination exemptions will only apply if the full dose and certificate were issued in the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and other specific countries. A full list of authorized vaccines and issuing countries can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england
If traveling to England, travelers may apply for the 'Test to Release' scheme to be tested on the fifth day after arrival and be relieved from self-quarantine early, if the result is negative. Those with a positive result will be required to self-isolate for a further 10 days.
Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-test-to-release-for-international-travel
Further information on tests such as the minimum standards accepted can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england#test-providers-and-type-of-test
Vaccinated travelers who meet the exemption criteria are only required to book a 'Day 2 test'. This may be a lateral flow test and must be administered after arrival, on or before day 2.
Proof of booking is a mandatory requirement for travelers, regardless of the duration of their stay, but the tests only have to be taken if the travelers are still in the United Kingdom on the test dates.
Tests can be booked directly at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or a list of approved third-party test providers can be found at https://www.gov.uk/find-travel-test-provider
Open with conditions
If another country has been visited in the previous 14 days that is considered to have a virus variant, travelers will be tested on arrival and are required to self-isolate for 14 days. This period can be shortened if another COVID-19 test is taken on day 3 and a negative result is confirmed.The list of countries and full details can be found at https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, issued in selected countries, are exempt from testing requirements.Proof of vaccination must be in the form of an EU Digital Certificate or issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure and not more than 9 months (270 days). Thereafter, the vaccine certificate must reflect that a vaccine booster has been administered.
The full list of countries and further information can be found at https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificateen
Test/medical certificate required
Non-vaccinated travelers are required to provide proof of a negative RT-PCR test, taken within the previous 72 hours of departure. Alternatively, proof of a negative rapid antigen test can be presented, taken within the previous 24 hours of departure.Travelers may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This must be provided via an EU Digital Certificate or issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions. Further information can be found at https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
Other medical measures
All passengers are subject to health screening on arrival, such as temperature checks and visual assessment. Further health testing may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.Additional documents required
An online 'passenger locator form' must be completed after check-in and before departure. The QR code generated can be presented in paper or digital format. - Passenger locator formFor more details Visit Portugal
Government measures
Although restrictions are gradually lifting, they may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. An EU Digital Certificate or similar as proof of vaccination, negative test result, or previous recovery will be required to access some facilities and establishments or to attend events. In high-risk settings such as bars, clubs, large events, or health facilities, proof of vaccination and testing is required unless proof of recent recovery or having received a vaccine booster can be presented.Information related to the COVID-19 response in Portugal be found at https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal
Use of masks
Face masks are required in indoor public places and on public transport.Public transport
Public transportation is operating as usual.Restaurants
Restaurants are open and indoor dining is only for customers with an EU Digital Certificate or similar.Bars
Bars are open for recently recovered customers and vaccinated customers with proof of negative testing or a vaccine booster.Nightclubs
Nightclubs are open for recently recovered customers and vaccinated customers with proof of negative testing or a vaccine booster.Shops
Shops and services are open at reduced capacity with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.On return
Vaccinations and vaccinated travel
Travelers who present a valid certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 issued in the departure country, or other selected countries, are exempt from quarantine, pre-departure testing, and post-arrival testing on day 8. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure.Vaccinated travelers are still required to book a lateral flow test to be administered on or before day 2 after arrival. Travelers testing positive on the test will be required to self-isolate for 10 days.
Vaccination exemptions will only apply if the full dose and certificate were issued in the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and other specific countries. A full list of authorized vaccines and issuing countries can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england
Quarantine required
Non-vaccinated travelers are required to self-quarantine for 10 days on arrival at their own residence or accommodation, or the full duration of the trip if staying less than 10 days.If traveling to England, travelers may apply for the 'Test to Release' scheme to be tested on the fifth day after arrival and be relieved from self-quarantine early, if the result is negative. Those with a positive result will be required to self-isolate for a further 10 days.
Further details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-test-to-release-for-international-travel
Test/medical certificate required
Proof of a negative PCR or LFD test, taken within the previous 48 hours, must be provided on departure. This certificate must be in English, French, or Spanish.Further information on tests such as the minimum standards accepted can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england#test-providers-and-type-of-test
Testing on arrival
Non-vaccinated travelers are required to purchase a 'COVID Testing Package' before departure, for 'Day 2 and day 8 tests'. These tests must be administered twice during the self-quarantine, on or before day 2 and on day 8.Vaccinated travelers who meet the exemption criteria are only required to book a 'Day 2 test'. This may be a lateral flow test and must be administered after arrival, on or before day 2.
Proof of booking is a mandatory requirement for travelers, regardless of the duration of their stay, but the tests only have to be taken if the travelers are still in the United Kingdom on the test dates.
Tests can be booked directly at https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/ or a list of approved third-party test providers can be found at https://www.gov.uk/find-travel-test-provider
Travel restriction details for Portugal
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Destination No quarantine
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Return Quarantine required
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Some Visitors
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Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
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Open shopping
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Operational with restrictions transport
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events Partially Allowed
🔒 Lockdown Details for Portugal
Portuguese government has been taking all necessary public health measures to protect the entire population as well as our visitors.
Measures in force may be reviewed in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic.
GENERAL RULES in the entire country:
It is mandatory to present EU COVID Digital Certificate or a negative test in:
Children under 12 years old accompanied by an adult are exempt of testing requirements and are free to access places or establishments, to participate in events and to travel in the country.
Measures in force may be reviewed in accordance to the evolution of the pandemic.
GENERAL RULES in the entire country:
- Restaurants, cafés, and pastry shops with no restrictions on opening and closing hours until 2 am. Limited to groups of 6 people inside and 10 people on the terrace;
- Bars with the same rules as restaurants;
- Shops and shopping centres are open, without time restrictions;
- Cultural facilities with 66% of the capacity;
- Weddings and baptisms with 50% of the capacity;
- Outdoor events possible with specific rules (check the event website for more info);
- Amateur sports and training events 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;
- The consumption of alcoholic beverages in outdoor spaces and on public roads is prohibited;
- Golf courses are fully operational. The specific measures established by the Portuguese Golf Federation are available at www.fpg.pt;
- Accommodation has been adopting the “Clean & Safe”, which allows the identification of establishments and services that have implemented enhanced hygiene and safety measures. More info at www.portugalcleanandsafe.com.
It is mandatory to present EU COVID Digital Certificate or a negative test in:
- Tourist accommodation, upon check-in;
- Meal service inside the restaurants, on Fridays from 7 pm, at weekends and on public holidays;
- Thermal baths and spas;
- Casinos and bingos;
- Group classes in gyms;
- Cultural and sporting events with over 1000 people, outdoors, or over 500 people, indoors;
- Eeddings and baptisms with over 10 people
- The types of tests allowed are:
- RT-PCR carried out within 72 hours prior to submission;
- Antigen test with laboratory report, carried out within 48 hours prior to its submission;
- Rapid antigen test using the self-test method, carried out within the 24 hours prior to submission in the presence of a health or pharmaceutical professional who certifies its performance and result;
- Rapid self-test antigen test carried out on the spot, at the door of the establishment to be visited, under the supervision of the persons in charge of these premises.
Children under 12 years old accompanied by an adult are exempt of testing requirements and are free to access places or establishments, to participate in events and to travel in the country.
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