New Measures Covid-19 implemented in Portugal 

Portuguese authorities are introducing a state of calamity nationwide and tightening measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 from Dec. 1.

1) Arriving to Portugal by Plane From December 1st

  • Mandatory negative test for all flights arriving in Portugal, even for those who have a digital vaccination certificate, regardless of the point of origin of the flight or the passenger’s nationality. RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) – 72h before boarding, or Rapid Antigen Test – 48h before boarding.
  • A valid EU Digital COVID Certificate, or a valid recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions: Albania, Andorra, Switzerland, Faroe Islands, Israel, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Morocco, Monaco, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, San Marino, Turkey, United Kingdom, Ukraine, The Vatican.
  • Children under 12 do not need to present test.
  • All passengers need to fill a Passenger Locator Card (individually) before departure to Portugal or on board at https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card
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AZORES

  • RT-PCR Test – 72h before boarding, or Rapid Antigen Test – 48h before boarding (according to the European Commission list based on the Council Recommendation of 21 January 2021), or
    Imunity declaration (for those who already had COVID-19, for example), or a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate 
  • Passengers may perform free test on arrival and wait the result in prophylactic isolation (between 12 to 24 hours for the result).
  • Children aged 12 and under can travel without a certificate or test.
  • All passengers need to fill Questionnaire at https://mysafeazores.com, with exception of EU Digital COVID Certificate of vaccination or recovery holders.
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MADEIRA    

  • RT-PCR Test – 72h before boarding, or Rapid Antigen Test – 48h before boarding, or Vaccination certificate (2 shots 14 days prior to entrance in PT) or, Imunity declaration (for those who already had COVID-19, for example), or a valid EU Digital COVID Certificate .
  • Perform free test on arrival, or Perform voluntary isolation, for a period of 10 days, at home or in a hotel accommodation.
  • Children under 12 don’t need to present test.
  • Passengers need to register at https://madeirasafe.com
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2) Arriving to Portugal by Land
Same rules as arriving by air apply.
3) Arriving to Portugal by Sea
Same rules as arriving by air apply.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.