Find out where you can travel, how you can find out about the restrictions in your destination country and what you have to do when you return to Portugal.
Also find out how, when and where you can book your Covid-19 travel test.
Can I travel anywhere?
What are the restrictions?
There are restrictions at the European Union’s external borders on countries whose epidemiological situation of COVID-19 is not considered satisfactory, based on the criteria of the Council of the European Union.
Border restrictions can be found at Portal das Comunidades.
With regard to restrictions between European Union countries, you can consult the European Union website to find out more.
As far as Portugal is concerned, air connections to and from the EU countries are currently authorized:
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European Union
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associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland)
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United Kingdom
onlyessential travel to and from the following countries is permitted:
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South Africa
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Brazil
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India
Flights from:
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Australia
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South Korea
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Israel
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New Zealand
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Rwanda
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Singapore
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Thailand
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Hong Kong
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Macau
This list is reviewed periodically, every two weeks, and may be updated.
Check the DGS website regularly.
What are the rules for entering Portugal?
Upon arrival in Portugal, all travelers must:
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submit proof of negativetest to COVID-19, carried out in the last 72 hours before boarding
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comply with isolation for 14 days, when coming from countries with an incidencerateequal to or greater than 500 cases per 100,000 inhabitantsin the last 14 days
The The exceptions provided for for the non-obligation of prophylactic isolation on arrival in Portugal are passengers traveling on essential journeys and whose period of stay in national territory does not exceed 48 hours.
Exceptions are also provided for those traveling exclusively to practice sporting activities as part of international professional competitions(Order no. 5418-A/2021).
How can I book the Covid-19 test to travel?
If you are traveling, you should find out about the possible border restrictions in your country:
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of origin
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where it will pass
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destination
Find out if you need a PCR test or a Rapid Antigen Test in order to enter your destination country.
Check with your airline, travel agency or the European Union’s website.
Once you know which test you need, make sure you book the test in advance of the date and time of your flight to your destination country.
You can book a PCR or Rapid Antigen Test at SEPRI by calling 932 467 755 or 253 271 525.
We will deliver the test result in the language you request, within a maximum of 24 hours.
You can choose between 3 ways of taking the test:
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in our Drive Thru, without having to get out of the car
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at home
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in your company, only available for testing workers in large quantities
